Glassing rain shelter

[luger]

Hey all

Im tired of getting wet in the rain while glassing for bucks. Even with full rain gear I find after a few hours of really bad rain my gear gets a bit damp. Might just be sweat as well. Anyway I’m looking for a quick pop up glassing shelter. I haven’t been able to find anything that’s manufactured other then just sil tarps. I’m just wondering what everyone else is doing and how it works for them?

Thanks

[TDHunter]

Sill tarp and hiking poles works wonders

[adriaticum]

I use a military canvas tarp, best for rain but heavier to carry.

[Rob Chipman]

I have to vote for a sil tarp and one of the old style thin foam sleeping mattress (like, 1/4" thick). You can cut the mattress down if you're not also using out for sleeping. Gets you off the ground and keeps your ass dry. Sil tarps are usually pretty easy to rig.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

My Siltarp is always in my pack whether it’s glassing for bears, sheep or deer.

[srupp]

Hmm siltarp also made a sil.dome. .it was stitched in couple places and had a fiberglass pole.easy and fast to set up..2 guys could glass from it..
i still have and use mine.
Srupp

[MRP]

I love my 5' camo umbrella. 14"x2' folded up.

[dakoda62]

Sill tarp (guide tarp)

[thelongjohnson]

Always carry poly tarp on day trips... Too heavy for overnighters though

[luger]

What size of sil tarp works best?

[pg83]

the bigger you go, the more options you have for set up.

I run an 8x10.

[ThinAir]

I’ve always used a SIL tarp, although the silex by seek outside is next on my to buy list

[Ron.C]

yep, pretty tough to beat a sil tarp. Compact, light, and used by most mountain hunters.

These tarps are not to bad. A little cheaper than a sil and about half again as heavy, but tough. I used one on a goat hunt a couple years back "tarp tent shelter" and was quite happy with it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Chinook-Green-12-Feet-9-Feet-6-Inch/dp/B002PULNRC

[Danny_29]

Also a perk to the sil tarp. When you are up high with no water around you can lay it out and catch rain/dew...I've been able to extend my time on top a few extra days this way.

[walnutz]

These work well and are multi purpose :cool:



https://www.rvpartsonlinecanada.com/products/portable-privacy-tent?_pos=3&_sid=0643d0919&_ss=r

[browningboy]

My tracker works well too!

[Jimbob]

Siltarp for sure.

https://www.liteoutdoors.com/product/silnylon-tarp/

[Arctic Lake]

Is that one a genuine SilTarp ? Are original SilTarps the best in relation to knockoffs ?
Thanks
ArcticLake

Siltarp for sure.

https://www.liteoutdoors.com/product/silnylon-tarp/

[Arctic Lake]

Ron not sure why but your link does not work for me . I find that with a few Amazon links it only takes me to Amazon but not the item in the link ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

yep, pretty tough to beat a sil tarp. Compact, light, and used by most mountain hunters.

These tarps are not to bad. A little cheaper than a sil and about half again as heavy, but tough. I used one on a goat hunt a couple years back "tarp tent shelter" and was quite happy with it.

https://www.amazon.ca/Chinook-Green-12-Feet-9-Feet-6-Inch/dp/B002PULNRC

[Ron.C]

Ron not sure why but your link does not work for me . I find that with a few Amazon links it only takes me to Amazon but not the item in the link ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

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google chinook tarp

[Arctic Lake]

Thanks Ron !
Arctic Lake

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google chinook tarp

[Arctic Lake]

Found another tarp as well The DD 3x3 from Great Britain . Anyone use this one ? Or know someone that does ?
Arctic Lake

[Arctic Lake]

Trying to compare the waterproof ness of these tarps ? Anyone know how to do that ?
Arctic Lake

[264mag]

I am in the market for a lightweight waterproof tarp as well. I have tried a few. Cheaper knock offs and when it really rains they leak.

I am looking at Kifaru, Seek Outside, and Bear Paw. Can anyone offer any insight or reviews on any of these brands?

[albravo2]

I am looking at Kifaru, Seek Outside, and Bear Paw. Can anyone offer any insight or reviews on any of these brands?

I'm considering a Seek Outside pack because I see a lot of sense in having a waterproof pack so I have been doing a fair bit of research. Very high customer satisfaction on all their gear.

[264mag]

I have a Kifaru 6 man tipi and a Seek outside Cimmarron. Both companies have great service and both shelters have been awesome.

I am curious on real life experience with their tarps.

I have heard the Seek packs are underrated and worth a look.

[BriarPatch]

Another vote for a sil tarp. Kifaru makes an awesome set up, especially the 2 man lightweight quick set up but expensive but they are good company to do business with.

[SF2020]

Seek Outside DST is a slick little glassing tarp... they make awesome products

[Ivan]

I'm planning to get a Seek Outside Eolus for this purpose. https://seekoutside.com/eolus/ Not much heavier than a tarp (only 637grams with pegs/line) but could also make a decent two shelter for spike outs. It's too bad the CDN $ is so bad at the moment....

[Arctic Lake]

To those of you that know can you explain how to compare the waterproofing of these tarps ? Also the fabric they use ?
Thanks
Arctic Lake

[corywilson13]

We use the kifaru super tarp. Really happy with it. Recently purchased a front wall (annex) to have the option for a 4-sided shelter for overnights.

[Osprey87]

Kifaru sheep tarp here

[whitlers]

I just picked up an Aqua Quest tarp off Amazon. Gonna give that a go for now.

[Keta1969]

These guys have a good reputation among canoeists for making reliable gear. https://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.com/main.sc