Tarp
Submitted: Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 18:47
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chris a
Gday guys I need a tarp to go over my tent and have about 3m out the
front
Some of the tarps are very hot to be under can some one recommend a good brand
THANKS
Reply By: Member - DingoBlue(WA) - Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 19:31
Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 19:31
Regardless of the tarp you use, you should ensure an air gap between the tarp and the tent to allow air circulation. Gap needs tp be at least 100mm. Commonly known as a 'tropical roof'.
Is your tent not waterproof?
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Follow Up By: chris a - Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:03
Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:03
Yes the tent is water proof Air circulation is ok
It gets very hot when you sit under some of the tarps
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Reply By: Notso - Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:19
Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:19
No matter what you use it'll be hot underneath.
One of those good quality Silver one side green the other would be durable.
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Follow Up By: Notso - Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:50
Monday, Jan 18, 2016 at 20:50
If you just need shade, how about some light coloured 90% blockout shade cloth?
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Reply By: Member - Boobook - Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016 at 08:58
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016 at 08:58
After getting heavier and heavier poly tarps that still fly off on the wind, I eventually got something like
this
It is much lighter, more compact, easier to fold and store and it strong.
It is a great shelter for the sun. For rain, it slightly flexes and provided you set it up with enough of an angle will run of better that a tarp.
About the same price as a large poly tarp too. It blocks something like 95 % of UV. I guess that is SPF 20
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