Fold in half diagonally, then swing free corners B and D inwards in a circular arc until they touch the Mid-line fold AC in the 'folded fan' pattern shown here. tough reinforced attachment points: 16 around the sides and corners, and 3 along the center (ridge line)

Fancy making a tarp shelter, but need your walking poles for...well, walking? Just pitch up under a tree - a sturdy overhanging branch will give plenty of support to your set-up and allow you to carry on your adventure without needing to dismantle anything! Credit: Takahiro Tanifuji

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A: Funny you should say that... You can estimate the size of a Tarp-shelter that will result from a specific design, given a tarp of a particular size. For that you'll need pen, paper, a calculator with SQUARE ROOT and SINE function keys, and Appendix #1 - Basic Trigonometry... Then there's the Miscellaneous stuff... Fold Left and Right side triangular corners inwards until points touch ground, then secure as partial walls. Turn two middle sections into sloping wall and roof by supporting the fold line between them in the air, and also supporting the fold line between the 'roof' segment and the last Quarter in the air. NOTE - If using the Mushroom model, the rooflines from the centre pole to the tarp corners will vary in curvature depending on whether or not the tarp is a 'plastic' poly-tarp, or is a 'fabric' rip-stop nylon fly. If well-defined ridges are needed, use either ridgepoles, or taut ropes. Secure folded material to one side of the Tub floor 'wall'. This will help to 'square up' wall corners.

Camping Tableware Much like at home, it’s important to have cooking, eating and drinking equipment when camping and hiking. We have a wide range of camping kitchenware for sale! From camping plates and bowls, cups, and mugs to other kits for cleaning and cooking food. Read More Consult the chart below for our recommended best usage for each tarp. This is just our suggestion though - DD Tarps are very versatile, and there is a lot of crossover between the categories! By Ewan We have been sent some fine examples of tarpology in practice by our customers this year. Whilst 2017 still has some life in it yet, we are sharing ten of our favourites to get you inspired for camping through this winter and beyond. With the endless options provided by our range of tarp sizes, the only thing limiting you is your imagination! A: 6-millimetre poly or nylon rope is a good size, with 10-millimetre better in many situations. Smaller diameter ropes may suffice, IF they're 'doubled' up.NOTE - Use of a taut rope to act as a ridgepole is recommended. Run rope from ground point A, UNDER the tarp fabric, through top of doorway frame, and on to final VSS anchor.

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Pitch as Body Bag above, but support free ends of last end-third section in air on Lee side as an awning. A downward angle aids weather control. Camping Hygiene & Comfort Whether you are out on a day hike or looking to go out into the wild for a few days, it’s important to keep yourself and your kit clean. Those home comforts that you can take with you can really help. Wood to Water have compiled some of our favourite camping clean and comfort items to keep you smiling when you are out in the wild. Read More >> Sleeping Accessories All those things you all ways need when camping in the wild spares and extra things to make your stay a little easier A: The Tarp-shelter doesn't NEED to look 'geometrical' to work, but it will work better if the walls are taut and straight, rather than limp and saggy. Just as a 'ridgepole' in an A-Frame tent keeps the roofline straight and improves the stability of the structure, so too, can a framework of poles or taut ropes (internal or external) improve a Tarp-shelter's stability. Extra ground stakes will help, as will a 'daisy-chained' rope. The DD Tarp 3x3 - UV50+ is made from material that deflects over 98% of UVA and UVB - sun rays that can be harmful with prolongued exposure.