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    David Lutz
    Member

    @davidlutz

    Locale: Bay Area

    I'm looking for a silnylon tarp – roughly 8×10, plus or minus.

    Used would be great, but recommendations for new would be appreciated.

    I tried Alpinlite Gear, but Gen is not taking orders right now.

    The OES MacCat tarps look nice, maybe I'll go that way if he has them in stock.

    Where else should I check?

    Are there any west coast vendors?

    Thanks in advance…..

    #1655066
    Eric Lundquist
    BPL Member

    @cobberman

    Locale: Northern Colorado

    Oware seems pretty decent. You could also look at Bear Paw Tents. The latter has a few tarps on ebay for a discount but not always.

    #1655072
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    I purchased my 8×10 silnylon tarp from Campmor, a lot of years ago. It sat around unused until this year, and it got used on a rainy/snowy trip. I've been doing business with Campmor now for almost 30 years, and they have never fouled up an order yet.

    –B.G.–

    #1655075
    Steven Paris
    BPL Member

    @saparisor

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Integral Designs Siltarp 2:

    $118.00 at http://www.e-omc.com

    Not sure how that compares in price with the Oware stuff, which seem to get high praise here on BPL.

    #1655099
    James holden
    BPL Member

    @bearbreeder-2

    is the cheapest sil is probably …

    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___20069 … 13 oz …80$

    #1655207
    Michael Ray
    BPL Member

    @topshot

    Locale: Midwest

    If you're willing, look at the homemade tent thread in the Philmont section. Very simple and cheap to make 112"x91" flat tarp unless you'll be in lots of wind.

    #1655243
    Vince Contreras
    BPL Member

    @pillowthread

    Locale: like, in my head???

    I've got an ID Silwing that I'd not soon trade for a flat tarp of a similar size. Indeed, I'd call it better in all respects than a flat tarp, save for configuration options. Replace the supplied paracord with masons line for the guylines, as I have, and the whole setup comes in under 13oz. My wife and I have used it under extended (1-2 days) heavy rains, without bivies, and stayed completely dry (seam-seal the ridgeline though). I've added 1/4" shock-cord loops at each tieout point to eliminate the need to re-tighten in the middle of the night. The catenary-cut edges/ridgeline really do help reduce flapping in high winds, while the edges, specifically, allow a bit of cross-breeze in (thus reducing condensation misting). One can find the Silwing for around $100 without too much trouble. I use it every time I go out when there's no bugs to worry about, or heavy snow in the forecast.

    #1655256
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    #1655257
    josh wagner
    Member

    @stainlesssteel

    http://gargoylegear.webs.com/

    edited: i am neither of those dudes

    #1656173
    David Lutz
    Member

    @davidlutz

    Locale: Bay Area

    Thanks for all the input……….I ended up buying MacCat Deluxe…….

    #1656344
    Frank Steele
    Member

    @knarfster

    Locale: Arizona

    They also have tarps on their web site

    http://www.bearpawtents.com/109tarp.html

    I am really happy with the Minimalist Bug Bivy he designed for me (and now sells.)

    #1656421
    Ben Wortman
    BPL Member

    @bwortman

    Locale: Nebraska

    I have an Etowah outfitter siltarp 6×10 that you (or anyone else) can have for $50 shipped

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