Another vote for the siltarp! That's all I use now.
Something like the link below. It weights nothing, you can use hiking poles or your tripod to set it up with a couple of rocks or stakes and cord.
SilTarp 1 <-- LINK
Another vote for the siltarp! That's all I use now.
Something like the link below. It weights nothing, you can use hiking poles or your tripod to set it up with a couple of rocks or stakes and cord.
SilTarp 1 <-- LINK
Last edited by Jamesonm; 03-07-2024 at 09:51 AM.
I’m curious how many of the Siltarp fans have used them in adverse weather (blowing rain or snow) and how they held up.
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In the picture above, I actually had just laid out on the riverbank without a tarp, as it was a beautiful clear evening. An hour later the first couple drops woke me up and I threw the tarp up quick, it hammered rain for a couple hours, although not much for wind. In adverse conditions I wouldn't have pitched it like that, or in that location. I usually hide in the trees, which cut the wind, and use the bigger one in the fall, so I can keep the edges lower to the ground.
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I'm really happy with my 3F UL Lanshan tent. You can find them on aliexpress for $100-200 in various sizes, or <$100 if you want only a tarp outer. Super lightweight, decent quality, and inexpensive. Uses trekking poles for frame, and comes in single or double wall.
Last edited by KootenayKiller; 03-11-2024 at 12:30 PM.
Thanks all! Definitely some good options to consider here.
Tried tarp only and one windy night in the alpine made me look for a better solution. Went with seek outside eolus tarp tent. Much better shape, survived big winds and weather in alpine. Bug net is a bonus for early season.
MSR Elixer is a decent tent in that price range. I have the 1 man tent so it's light enough, however it also comes in 2 and 3 man tents. I prefer a full tent over a tarp, I like a bathtub floor for extra protection and mesh to keep bugs out. jmo.