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I would imagine it should do the trick!

Hi James,

Yes. you've got exactly the right idea in my book.

I've done exactly as you propose - check out my gallery images & also these - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/preview.asp?id=473 - which show my tarp in action. I secure it to the actual tent using streetstall clamps (cheap & on Ebay)

I use a selection of upright poles I've acquired over the years, but I would make the suggestion that you invest in some Clingons http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/preview.asp?id=473 instead of using the tarp's own eyelet holes. They are cheap as chips and transform the tarp's strength. Much cheaper than spending up to £100 on a high-end tarp (ones in pix cost under £8, itching to try my new £18 posh one next weekend).

I much prefer the tarp solution as you can configure it according in limitless ways, and also to cope with different weathers and changing wind direction. To me it's using initiative, which is a lot of what camping's about.

EHU. Got them in a sale at Focus for Xmas lighting a few years ago, but they're great for camping.

I have a much longer rope light I once tried out for lighting in the tent, but it was too much like Santa's Grotto . Everyone was asking me where Rudolph was.

Blue woven tarp is fine, though I think you my notice quite a loud rustle off it at night. So if it works and you want to invest in something more purpose built, Decathlon do a tarp and poles.

I agree totally with the idea that a tarp and poles is a flexible shelter option and with camping ingenuity ( plus cling-ons and delta ground anchors) you can devise a shelter that works with any tent. See profile pic for our (Admittedly rather expensive Weschel light weight) tarp in action!

Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 04/4/2009

I agree totally with the idea that a tarp and poles is a flexible shelter option and with camping ingenuity ( plus cling-ons and delta ground anchors) you can devise a shelter that works with any tent. See profile pic for our (Admittedly rather expensive Weschel light weight) tarp in action!

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I like the tarp & set-up foggers - but what do you do with all that hay?

Quote: Originally posted by Hairywol on 04/4/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by foggers on 04/4/2009

I agree totally with the idea that a tarp and poles is a flexible shelter option and with camping ingenuity ( plus cling-ons and delta ground anchors) you can devise a shelter that works with any tent. See profile pic for our (Admittedly rather expensive Weschel light weight) tarp in action!

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I like the tarp & set-up foggers - but what do you do with all that hay?

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 The giant hay bale was thoughtfully put there by the campsite owner to give us some more shelter as it was wet and wild weekend in Notts in 2006 when that pic was taken.

We loved it so much we have tried to take a giant hay bale with us camping every time since, but even with vacumm packing bags from Lakeland, we just couldn't squish it in the car!

Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 04/4/2009

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Hairywol...Like you am considering a tarp(but not blue). You may consider adapting yours slightly by adding an extra pole in the middle...just a tad taller than those on the corners to form an apex so any rainwater runs straight off and doesn't form a pool in the middle.

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Good idea, will try out next weekend. Have moved on from blue trap - it was bought for a fiver years and years ago but is now relegated to keeping car clean when taking stuff to the dump.

Have gone mad & splashed out 18 of our English pounds on Ebay on a green monopole tarp which will get it's first airing on Friday.

I can't wait, me.