[pct-l] Tarp vs Tarptent

[Steve McAllister]

> Thanks for the response. How do you get it tighter, drier, and warmer? By
> pitching closer, smaller??

Yes, basically closing off openings.
It depends on the design, pyramid, modified a-frame and other tarps
can be pitched high or low without changing the shape much.
Flat tarps have a lot more options, but can require some skill to
pitch in extreme conditions.

Some examples:

http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/

http://www.etowahoutfittersultralightbackpackinggear.com/

http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/xdpy/s/Shelter/index.html

http://www.owareusa.com/




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-- 
... when your feeling blue, and you've lost all your dreams, there's
nothing like a campfire and a can of beans!
   -- Tom Waits

http://kayakbrooklyn.blogspot.com