Great Example of using paddles for tarp poles.
Photos curtesy of Stephen Miller.
Tag Archives: silicone tarps
Group Tarps on a BSA High Adventure
Filed under backpacking tarps, Customer Quotes and Photos, flattarp, oware tarps, Scouts
Sale. Flat Tarp 2 White $80
White 2 person tarp at a great price.
Choose white from the drop down menu.
Filed under flattarp, oware tarps, Sales and 2nds
More Cat Tarp 2’s available now with more side tie outs
Cat Tarp 2 now with 12 tie out points
Filed under backpacking tarps, cat tarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps
Tarp patch to hold center pole, paddle or oar Part 2
For lightweight tarps.
patch for holding paddle or pole under tarp on silicone coated ultralight nylon
Tarp patch to hold center pole, paddle or oar
Need to use something to keep the middle of your tarp supported?
Sewn on the underside of a tarp, this will keep wear of the main fabric and the pole/paddle in place.
Tarp paddle holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Tarp Paddle Holder
Add a tarp tie out point with just a piece of cord
Make serviceable tarps from just some coated fabric and cord.
Clove hitch
http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveend/
Barrel knot
http://www.climbing.com/video/triple-barrel-knot/
Filed under Do It Yourself, Tips for the Backcountry
Durability success-70 denier nylon with silicone/polyurethane blend coating
Shower cap made of 70 denier ripstop nylon with a .5 oz silicone and polyurethane blend coating.
14 years continuous use. Coating still waterproof. No fraying. The elastic needs to be replaced, the rubber wore out.
The fabric is used in tarps and tents for hard use applications. Outdoor schools, rentals etc. Custom made in small batches or seasonally available in stock. Current color is yellow.
Filed under backpacking tarps, Fabric, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
