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 Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Noah's Tarp Reply
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| 1313 |
01/08/2009 10:23AM I got the 16' as a Christmas present in 2007. I didn't realize it was the 16' until much later when I got it out in the spring (I had wanted a much smaller tarp.) Although it seems to be very well-constructed, it's pretty darn big, and with tarp pitching not being one of my strong suits, I'm not really sure what to do with it. I like GrandmaL's idea of folding it back over itself. |
| gotwins |
01/07/2009 10:35PM We used the 16' this spring. First night as a wind break. The wind was coming from the north, and this solution really helped keep us warm around the fire (early may last year). Here's another pic of the 16' over the campfire. The center pole was helpful, we had a tennis ball on the top of the branch to prevent stress on the tarp. I'm having trouble with the photos, here's a link to #1: windbreak and the second pic: tarp over fire Here's a link to the entire album, which features lots of shots of the 16' in action, and the 12' at the end of the album, pitched low on the last night in case of rain. It was huge for 2 people sleeping underneath. link to web album# |
| jrubakon |
01/06/2009 12:35PM I use the sportman's guide 12' x 12' tarp. It has worked great for three trips and cost 25.00! It has held up in some pretty serious storms! |
| hiawatha |
01/02/2009 11:28AM I have a 12 foot noah, I would agree that it is a little large for most sites, two nine footers would probably give you more versatility. Real good product, good quality. 
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| journeyman |
08/10/2008 10:36AM Overthehill, I have been using the Noah 12 X 12 for the past two years and just love it. One thing I would consider before buying the 16 footer, is space. Sometimes finding a suitable place to set up just my 12 footer is tricky. If it's the size you need, I would think about taking two smaller ones for versatility. |
| fraxinus |
08/09/2008 06:54AM I use a Noah'e Tarp 9 and find it versatile. Outdooroutlet.com has a great deal on a Noah's 16 right now, they are selling seconds for 49 bucks. I've had good luck in my dealings with them. http://outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5879 |
| overthehill |
08/08/2008 07:17PM Gotta be good! :) I heard you needed to seam seal it initially to insure waterproof. I guess that's good idea with anything to be sure. Just looking, and trying to go cheap for big tarp. A friend had a kelty canyon tarp that worked well for downpour and it made an inpression on me per weight. They don't make them anymore, and guess noah 16 is replacement. Thanks oth |
| Dbldppr1250 |
08/08/2008 06:48PM I saw an older man with a white beard leading animals under his Noah's Tarp the other day! |
| Grandma L |
08/08/2008 05:54PM Yes. It is big but versatile. We put it up using a center "ridge" rope and then can fold half back under itself until the rain comes or too much sun. We have found that we need to have it pretty high to get the corners out and pull them down to block rain. It takes a pretty big-open area that not all sites can accommodate. |
| overthehill |
08/08/2008 03:36PM Has anyone tried the 16 x 16 Noah's Tarp by Kelty? |
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