There are a lot of different tarp shelters designs you can go for, very easy to set up but also less secure. But knowing these can help a lot, especially if you want to build a temporary shelter and do it quickly. You won’t need a lot of tools for that – usually the tarp and ...
A lean-to shelter is achievable with the blanket but it is not proper size for an a-frame shelter. Please see the images below.To build a lean-to, we will want to secure the blanket using cordage. Parachute cord works well in any situation. The blanket does not contain grommets so we...
If you want to spend the least amount of money on a super ultralight shelter, we recommend the Gossamer Gear Twinn. Seriously, just $130 for a sub-10 ounce catenary cut A-frame tarp in a killer bargain. We really like GG’s custom, high-tenacity 10d sil-nylon, which is highly waterp...
Tarp tent camping is basically camping that uses the simplest shelter of all: the tarp. Camping with a tarp might be a strange idea for many people but it’s actually one of the oldest shelter designs out there. One of the most simple tarp shelter configurations utilizes just the pole and...
Q:These‘do-it-yourself’designslooklikesomeoftheTentand‘Tarp-tent’ shelterssoldinCampingStores,butwithoutthe$$$pricetag.Whatgives? A:Generallyspeaking,modernTentsand‘Tarp-tents’arehigh-techversionsof Tarp-shelterdesignsthathaveservedcampersforgenerations.The‘evolved’ versionssoldincampingstoresincorpora...
I've taken the Deschutes Plus on a couple of section hikes of the Washington PCT this summer and really enjoyed it. It's quickly earning its place as my go-to shelter for most backpacking scenarios. This was my first foray into tarps (I've happily used a Tarptent Notch...
Tarp camping is easier if you don’t rely on fixed-length guylines every time you pitch your shelter. Bylearning a few simple knots, you’ll be able to adjust your guylines in a matter of seconds, allowing you to avoid rocky ground and other obstacles and use trees to aid your setup...
Pickup available at Six Moon Designs Usually ready in 24 hours SW Shane W. 1 year ago Deschutes Plus (gray) I've taken the Deschutes Plus on a couple of section hikes of the Washington PCT this summer and really enjoyed it. It's quickly earning its place as my go-to...
Pickup available at Six Moon Designs Usually ready in 24 hours SW Shane W. 1 year ago Deschutes Plus (gray) I've taken the Deschutes Plus on a couple of section hikes of the Washington PCT this summer and really enjoyed it. It's quickly...
Pickup available at Six Moon Designs Usually ready in 24 hours SW Shane W. 1 year ago Deschutes Plus (gray) I've taken the Deschutes Plus on a couple of section hikes of the Washington PCT this summer and really enjoyed it. It's quickly earning its place as my go-to...