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  1. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    ahh... METERS. thought you were talking about feet. i carried a 9x12 FEET tarp and sometimes just a cheap backpacking poncho from campmore that has grommet holes on the corners to steak out as a shelter.
  2. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    you must be very small...:eek:
  3. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    why would you carry a 3x3 tarp?
  4. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    the way i've always cleaned tents and tarps were to scrub/mop the surface with a bandana and dish soap. this is all ripstop nylon, so i'm not so sure what to do. i was just hoping there were some people here that have had one of these and knew the ins and outs. i'll just do it the old-school...
  5. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    just got an army g.i. poncho with the grommets around it. i don't have the liner though. i helped some guy at a surplus store load some huge munitions boxes into a truck and he gave it to me. it's make out of rip-stop nylon and is olive drab (or course). the guy just said that he'd pulled it...
  6. dharma bum

    Tarp/tent vs. Hammock

    i've got a decent tent but mainly sleep under my 8x10 tarp and was thinking about getting off the ground and buying a hammock. i've heard that because of comfort issues that it's not for everyone, but i can pretty much crash anywhere. anyone have any tips or suggestions?