rob-cubed
In need of moderation
It's been many years since I've backpacked, and things have changed A LOT since last I hauled around a heavy tent.
Lightweight camping using a tarp as a shelter (with out without a hammock) seems to be the direction many are going. After Googling the dizzying array of ways a tarp can be used, I figured I'd ask the brain trust here.
I've done enough camping with a hammock to know I like them, in spite of some of their downsides, but always with a tent backup in case it rained.
The main downside of tarp camping seems to be the lack of shelter size, especially if you want to fit more than one adult underneath. Mosquitoes are the second biggest drawback and can be managed with inner netting/bivy sack.
Is there a shelter tarp pattern that works well for y'all? Any learning moments about staying dry/warm/comfortable?
Lightweight camping using a tarp as a shelter (with out without a hammock) seems to be the direction many are going. After Googling the dizzying array of ways a tarp can be used, I figured I'd ask the brain trust here.
I've done enough camping with a hammock to know I like them, in spite of some of their downsides, but always with a tent backup in case it rained.
The main downside of tarp camping seems to be the lack of shelter size, especially if you want to fit more than one adult underneath. Mosquitoes are the second biggest drawback and can be managed with inner netting/bivy sack.
Is there a shelter tarp pattern that works well for y'all? Any learning moments about staying dry/warm/comfortable?