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Choosing a Group Tarp

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PostedJun 17, 2013 at 2:03 pm

Hey yall- I am looking to buy a few large group tarps for the lightweight program at Colgate University. Since it is a program, durability, price, and size are all important. So far I have found the following reasonably-priced large group tarps (we will need a few):

A. Borah 8×10 or 9×9
B. Equinox Globe Skimmer 10×12
C. ID SilTarp2 8×10

Questions:
1. Are there any other tarps that you think should be in the running for our program?
2. Any comments on the durability differences between the Borah tarps (Hems are rolled) versus the Equinox tarps (seams are double stitched?)

Thank you!
Evan

PostedJun 17, 2013 at 2:34 pm

I have personally owned the ID Sil 2 and it is nice. It lacked some tie points that i needed. For the prices of the Sil2 you can get a very nice Bearpaw Wilderness tarp and John has more tie points standard.
You just can't bet Borah for price and customer service. Have not owned any Borah tarps but their other gear is top notch.

Oware is a good one also.

James Marco BPL Member
PostedJun 17, 2013 at 3:23 pm

I have used the Eqinox tarps. A GOOD tarp with very rugged construction. The growmets are a little heavy, but well attached. Light enough at about 18oz and will handle 3-4 campers easly. This gives a weight of about 6oz per person.

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