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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.A couple tarp options for people with a tight budget
Mon 10 Dec, 2012 11:24 am
Bjorn and I have just finished off reviewing a couple good flys at the cheaper end of the spectrum.
Bjorn's, the Oz Trail Hiker Fly, is heavier but very tough, and sells for a remarkable $50: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/oz-trail-hikers-fly/
Mine, the Aussie-made Terra Rosa Gear Exploring Tarp, is a little bit more expensive ($90) but still probably the cheapest ultra-light fly you can buy: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/terr ... ring-tarp/
For overnight / multi-day canyoning and bushwalking in the Blue Mountains a fly is almost always up to the job, and generally means less weight and bulk in your pack than a tent (plus a lower price tag) so perfect for students / tight-arses looking to buy their own gear.
I was particularly excited by the use of Tyvek in the Terra Rosa Gear fly. It is a great option for getting ultra-light gear that is lighter than silnylon and HUGELY cheaper than cuben fibre.
Bjorn's, the Oz Trail Hiker Fly, is heavier but very tough, and sells for a remarkable $50: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/oz-trail-hikers-fly/
Mine, the Aussie-made Terra Rosa Gear Exploring Tarp, is a little bit more expensive ($90) but still probably the cheapest ultra-light fly you can buy: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/terr ... ring-tarp/
For overnight / multi-day canyoning and bushwalking in the Blue Mountains a fly is almost always up to the job, and generally means less weight and bulk in your pack than a tent (plus a lower price tag) so perfect for students / tight-arses looking to buy their own gear.
I was particularly excited by the use of Tyvek in the Terra Rosa Gear fly. It is a great option for getting ultra-light gear that is lighter than silnylon and HUGELY cheaper than cuben fibre.
Re: A couple tarp options for people with a tight budget
Mon 10 Dec, 2012 4:24 pm
How does the durability of Tyvek compare to Sil Nylon? It's cheaper and lighter. There must be some downside.
Re: A couple tarp options for people with a tight budget
Mon 10 Dec, 2012 5:07 pm
Gusto, that is the big downside. It definitely isn't as tough as silnylon. You'll want to be more careful with it.
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