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16/3/2014 at 8:26am
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Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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Don't shy away folks!
Quite a few of you were showing more than a passing interest last year, even to the point of "having a go" in your gardens. I lost count of how many were saying "That looks great... must get one" etc.
Why, even one of the less sane UKCS members on here even said he's not too interested in using one for camping, but was seriously considering it for a nice big garden shelter for family gatherings and the like. Instead of gazebos, I guess. For once, he came up with a great idea, imo. (And will almost certainly do the same, once my garden's been done up... just starting a revamp now!)
So is this the year? Are we going to see a lot more tarps up on site?... and pics on here, of course! I for one certainly hope so!
There's plenty of Tips, advice, and ideas readily available on here, and Pics, of course.
And there's more than enough know-how available from the more experienced tarpists (Yes, it is a word... NOW!) amongst us, if you can't find the answers from the above links.
They can be interesting, some would say they are fun. They are certainly versatile, and even if some configurations prove to be a little awkward/fiddly to begin with, they make up for it in their sheer practicality.
As well as providing much needed shade from the unbearable sun, and maybe even record temperatures of the continent (Yes, Mr & Mrs G... it's not all about tablecloths and romantic meals!  ), there's also a practical bit of shade for the panting dog, or your 6 month old twins on their first camp!
We all say how much we like to sit in the tent, looking out at the rainstorm around us. Multiply that feeling of satisfaction by ten, when you're actually out there, sat under nothing but a single sheet of material... but staying dry, mind! It's bloody marvellous! 
And then of course, there's the more practical option of having your cooker/kitchen outside, sheltered from the elements (not just rain, but can act as a windbreak too, depending on your set up/design!).
And before you ask... no, I haven't (yet, at least) been charged extra for putting one up. I know some sites charge for utility tents and the like... maybe you'll "get away with it" with a tarp connected to, or adjacent to your tent! :-)
So come on folks... You know you want to, so make 2014 "The year of the tarp".
Grab yer pole, and get out there and have fun! 
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Mucker, last year your creative tarp deployments really inspired me, especially after France.
But despite over-revving Google, I just could not find anything matching, or even close. And I'm sooo anal about that. And some prices for a couple of square metres were unbelievable.
During my searches I found Yeomans (on Amazon) selling a Coleman/Campingaz 12' square canopy/gazebo jobby, for £38. Campingworld had the same thing for £90 or so. So, sod it, I got it.
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For France and garden use, it will be fine.
But I do like to see a nice tarp, creatively used, and look forward to pics this season 
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