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17/7/2018 at 12:56pm
Location: London
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Congratulations on your new tarp - please share some pics when you've set it up.
My daughter and I had a fun afternoon trying out some of these ideas in the garden a while ago - quite useful practice. We could tell which ones were any good because the cat would come and sit under them.
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17/7/2018 at 7:42pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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Thank you for the link! There are some interesting configurations there I'd like to try. I think the tarp size I've ordered should be quite versatile and I ordered some Clingons which should allow me more options as to how to set the tarp up.
I'll share some photo's soon.
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17/7/2018 at 10:46pm
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Just be careful with the Clingons and possibly add a bit of fabric folded over both sides of the tarp where you position them, to offer some protection; if you use Clingons on an un-strengthened piece of tarp, it might end up splitting the canvas.
I think Tatonka tarps have loads of guying points anyway, so you may not need to use the Clingons.
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18/7/2018 at 9:04pm
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Good tip re the clingons, I have some spare canvas so will cut a few squares just in case.
Well the tatonka tarp arrived today and I'm very pleased as it seems really nice quality. Despite my slight reservations before I ordered that it might be too large, it looks just right when I laid it out on the lawn just now.
I'm trying to decide how long to cut the guylines, allowing for adjustment, considering my poles go up to 2.2m... same debate with the ridgeline. If anyone has and advice that would be great. thanks
Post last edited on 18/07/2018 21:09:31
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Aug 2017 St Martins Campsite, Scilly
Jul 2017 Trewan Hall, Cornwall
Jun 2017 Higher Kestle Farm, Cornwall
Mar 2017 Pitch Perfect camping Bath
Aug 2016 Brittany/Normandy:-
La Ferme Croas Men (near Morlaix)
Le Ranolien (Ploumanac'h)
Le Bois Courdrais (Cugen)
Chateau de Montfreville (Montfreville)
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