REI has great nylon tarps that are very strong and fold VERY small compared to those cheapo plastice ones. They are more expensive, but will out last the plastic ones 3 to 1 easily if you camp in strong winds at all or use it a lot...and they store so nicely, they're worth it IMO. steve Marshall Ruskin wrote: > Hi Volks: > > A fellow listee (Mr. Joel Walker) and I were just emailing, and he mentioned > to me to stay away from "el-cheapo" tarps (this was in the context of making > an awning - which is what's being most talked about lately) > > So, is there such a thing as a good quality, inexpensive tarp? > > I'd like to get one for no more than 2 X the price of an el cheapo. More > than that, and my North-end Winnipeg roots will start to tingle > uncomfortably. > > All the ones I see seem to be made of this coated woven plastic material - a > step up from handi-wrap - but not a big one. Usually made in China or Korea, > and usually with a store brand label. > > Marshall Ruskin > 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" > Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous" |
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