{"title":"Tarps and Open Shelters","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tarp shelter, camping tarp, backpacking tarp, the same thing under many names. In this category, you’ll find both modern lightweight tarps and military surplus tarps, as well as other open shelters whenever we have milsurp stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you fancy a lighter backpack and are not afraid of monsters that lurk in the dark, a tarp shelter might be your thing. We have both new bushcraft tarps and used army surplus tarps, and they both have their uses. If you prefer to sleep in a tent, don’t close this page yet. A tarpaulin is also a fantastic additional shelter for your camp kitchen and living room, as long as you keep the sparks away from it. When the sky keeps falling for the fifth day in a row, you won’t need to huddle in the tent all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern hiking and military tarps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern military, hiking, and bushcraft tarps are light and take very little space when packed. They dry easily and are easy to set up. They also come in many sizes. An ideal choice for weight-conscious hikers. You can set up a tarp in many ways. Click on the images of various products in this group, and you’ll get good tips for different setups. The basic idea is that the campers and their stuff stay as dry as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArmy tarps, surplus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmelly, heavy, ugly, yet ever so wonderful. Old army tarps combine the bad characteristics of a tent and a modern tarp, but they do take you on a fantastic journey back in time. Finnish long-range recon troops slept under tarps in all kinds of weather during WWII. Tarp shelters were also used by many hunters and trappers in the old days. Modern armies, of course, have these in more advanced materials. However, sometimes we get lucky and get the good old stuff. Put on your trusty lumberjack jacket, surplus backpack and follow the call of the wild. You will sleep beautifully on a soft mossy bed listening to sweet songs of the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about tarps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know that a tarp is waterproof? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the waterproof rating. Waterproof ratings are measured in millimeters (mm) and indicate the amount of water pressure a fabric can withstand. The larger the number, the more waterproof it generally is. Over 5,000 mm is considered a very waterproof tarp for stormy rain. However, also check that the seams are taped. Otherwise, the fabric will guide the water to the seams, and those traitorous bastards let it all through. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tarp size is best for my needs? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tarp size selection depends on how many people sleep under it, what type of shelter you use it for, how much gear you have, and how much space you want between sleepers. So, it is impossible to give you an exact answer without writing an essay. Here’s a quick and dirty answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 x 2.5 m (c. 8x8 ft.):\u003c\/strong\u003e Solo backpacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 x 3 m (c. 10 x 10 ft):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-person backpacking or solo backpacking with a hammock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 4 m (c- 13 cx 13): \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 4 people backpacking or 2 with a hammock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a tarp suited for winter camping? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepends on the winter, the wind, and your comfort level. Tarps aren’t nearly as stormproof as 4-season tents, so don’t use them in the open mountains or other very windy places. They will let in wind and snow if the wind changes direction, and your body heat will not warm up an open space, so it will get a lot colder in the tarp than inside a tent. With a proper winter sleeping bag and a good sleeping pad, it is doable. However, you should really know what you’re doing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dd-hammocks-superlight-tarp","title":"DD Hammocks SuperLight Tarp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly lightweight range of tarps with lots of attachment loops. Works well on its own or over a hammock. There's no excuse to leave these at home, that's how small and light they pack! Each tarp comes with a stuff sack, guylines, and Superlight pegs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of an ultra-lightweight PU coated ripstop reinforced nylon, completely waterproof. Any downsides to these Superlights? Apart from the higher price, these are not designed to withstand abuse such as being made into stretchers. When packing, avoid repeated folds: just stuff it in the bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarps work extremely well with \u003ca title=\"Hammocks\" href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/hammocks\"\u003ehammocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/group\/hammocks\/158\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Pitch it over one and enjoy protection from rain. Always take a tarp with you when hammock camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eUse bungee cords\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/mil-tec-bungee-cords-with-hooks-pair-olive-drab\/6515\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for setting up the tarp - an old British army trick! They're very fast and easy to use when winds are not too strong.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictured poison green ridge line is not included, but very effortless to make, you just need some \u003ca title=\"Atwood Rope 550 Paracord, 30 m \/ 100 ft\" href=\"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en\/products\/atwood-rope-550-paracord-30-m-100-ft\"\u003eParacord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/paracord-15-m\/12295\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/dd-mini-karabiner\/28889\"\u003eMini Carabiners\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DD Hammocks","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ 2.8 x 1.5 m","offer_id":51826616041811,"sku":"59631","price":68.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 3 x 2.9 m","offer_id":51826616074579,"sku":"28886","price":91.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ 4.5 x 2.9 m","offer_id":51826616107347,"sku":"59632","price":111.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/424235b1122d21d822.jpg?v=1757265954"},{"product_id":"dd-hammocks-3x3-tarp-dd-multicam","title":"DD Hammocks 3x3 Tarp, DD Multicam","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bloody fantastic tarp, a bit like the British army Basha, but a tad better! Large enough for all kinds of setups, with a LOT of attachment loops. Works well on its own or over a hammock. Comes with a stuff sack, corner ropes, and pegs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDD Multicam is DD Hammocks' own take on Multicam, basically a sort of Flecktarnish (the German army camo) pattern with Multicam style sandy colors. It is quite a lot darker than the original Multicam making it blend in far better in lush forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 3 x 3 meters \/ 9.8 ft x 9.8 ft.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonally 4.2 m \/ 13.9 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 950 grams \/ 34 oz. for the whole package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes four pegs, four guy lines and carry pouches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 loops for pitching just about any form of shelter, \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ddhammocks.com\/explore\/modifications\/tarp_tutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget some ideas here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of lightweight but strong 190T polyester with waterproof PU coating (3,000 mm). Completely waterproof. Means waterproofness doesn't suffer if your shelter isn't fully taut for any reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks extremely well with hammocks.\u003c\/b\u003e Pitch it over one and enjoy the rain not pouring on you. Always take a tarp with you when hammock camping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictured poison green ridge line is not included, but very effortless to make, you just need some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/paracord-15-m\/12295\"\u003eParacord\u003c\/a\u003e and two \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/dd-mini-karabiner\/28889\"\u003eMini Carabiners\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"homo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-tip:\u003c\/b\u003eYou could always use bungee cords for setting up the tarp - an old British army trick! They're very fast and easy to use, but in really rough weather might be too flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"DD Hammocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51826672206163,"sku":"34025","price":61.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/34025.jpg?v=1757266772"},{"product_id":"dd-hammocks-4x4-tarp","title":"DD Hammocks 4x4 Tarp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large multifunctional tarp is great for groups or lone hikers looking for space and comfort. Large enough for all kinds of setups, with a LOT of attachment loops. Works well on its own or over a hammock. Comes with a stuffsack, ropes and even pegs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 4 x 4 meters (13 x 13 ft)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonally 5.6 m (18.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with four pegs, four guy lines, and two storage pouches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 1,400 g (50 oz.), including all accessories; the tarp alone weighs 1,290 g (45 oz.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA huge amount of loops for pitching just about any sort of shelter, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ddhammocks.com\/explore\/modifications\/tarp_tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eget some ideas here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from lightweight but strong 190T polyester, completely waterproof. Means waterproofness doesn't suffer if your shelter isn't fully taut for any reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt works extremely well with hammocks.\u003c\/b\u003e Pitch it over one and enjoy the rain not pouring on you. Always take a tarp with you when hammock camping. However, a 4 x 4 m (13 x 13 ft) tarp is huge; you might be better off with smaller ones, like the 3 x 3 m (9.8 x 9.8 ft), which we also offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 190T polyester with waterproof PU coating (3,000 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DD Hammocks","offers":[{"title":"Olive Drab","offer_id":51826682200403,"sku":"28885","price":67.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coyote Brown","offer_id":51826682233171,"sku":"30166","price":67.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/30482.jpg?v=1757266916"},{"product_id":"dd-hammocks-3x3-tarp-olive-green","title":"DD Hammocks 3x3 Tarp, Olive Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bloody fantastic tarp, a bit like the British army Basha, but a tad better! Large enough for all kinds of setups, with a LOT of attachment loops. Works well on its own or over a hammock. Comes with a stuff sack, corner ropes, and even pegs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorks extremely well with hammocks.\u003c\/b\u003e Pitch it over one and enjoy the rain not pouring on you. Always take a tarp with you when hammock camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"circulareconomy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-tip: \u003c\/b\u003eYou could always use bungee cords for setting up the tarp - an old British army trick! They're very fast and easy to use, but in really rough weather might be too flexible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"DD Hammocks","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":51826684854611,"sku":"28884","price":51.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/28884.jpg?v=1757266984"},{"product_id":"varusteleka-tarp-v2","title":"Varusteleka Tarp","description":"\u003cp\u003eLightweight yet strong mil-spec tarp in the NIR-compliant Finnish M05 camo that conceals you from your hostile neighbors very well. Available in two sizes: larger for 2-3 persons and smaller for 1-2 persons. Made in Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 250 x 250 cm (98.5\" x 98.5\") and 290 x 290 cm (114\" x 114\")\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonally: 353 cm (139\") and 409 cm (161\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 810 g (28.6 oz.) and 1,150 g (40.6 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine \/ seventeen tie-down points w. webbing loops and reinforced with 500D Foxdura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof at least up to 10,000 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNIR-compliant camouflage print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable in two sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get this tarp in two sizes. The larger one, 290 x 290 cm (114\" x 114\"), will fit up to three sleepers or two people + gear if your kit is made from sugar. The smaller one, 250 x 250 cm \/ (98.5\" x 98.5\"), is made for one or two persons. Although it is only 40 cm (15.5\") shorter and narrower, it weighs 25% less, making it easier to pack and carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tarps are as-is; no sacks or bags are included. However, both of the sizes fit nicely in a \u003ca title=\"Varusteleka Dry Bag\" href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/varusteleka-dry-bag-v2\"\u003e5 liter Varusteleka dry bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (300 cubic inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out \u003ca title=\"Using a tarp as a shelter\" href=\"\/en-gb\/blogs\/articles\/using-a-tarp-as-shelter\"\u003ethese instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/article\/using-a-tarp-as-shelter\/68896\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to use a tarp as shelter!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made by Nylon-Tuote Oy, in Raisio, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"M05 Woodland Camo \/ 250 x 250 cm (98.5\" x 98.5\")","offer_id":51826833195347,"sku":"55552-A","price":169.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M05 Woodland Camo \/ 290 x 290 cm (114\" x 114\")","offer_id":51826833162579,"sku":"51297-A","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M05 Snow Camo \/ 290 x 290 cm (114\" x 114\")","offer_id":52020373586259,"sku":"81055","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/4005359f9ced48b33c_82491740-8c39-4d33-930e-eade89699527.jpg?v=1757268403"},{"product_id":"varusteleka-erakko-tarp-2-5-x-2-5-m","title":"Varusteleka Erakko Tarp, 2.5 x 2.5 m","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur very own little tarp, made in co-operation with DD Hammocks. Erakko (for all you foreign devils, that´s \"hermit\" in Finnish) is, as the name suggests, a loner tarp, designed for packability whilst still being comfortably large enough for one person to sleep under. Lightweight and packable, this is one fantastic tarp for pitching one-man shelters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to work equally well as a tarp for normal on-the-ground sleeping and for hammock use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions 250 x 250 cm \/ 98.5\" x 98.5\" (345 cm \/ 136\" diagonally from corner to corner).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (without the stuff sack) 550 g \/ 19.4 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine tie-down points, reinforced at the sides and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 190T polyester with polyurethane coating (waterproof 3,000 mm), taped center seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a simple stuff sack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for hammocking! When pitched diagonally as a \"diamond\", this tarp covers up any hammock nicely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model is based on DD Hammocks´ 3x3 Tarp; it´s just smaller and simplified: we cut down the size by 50 cm (19.5\") on each side and removed a few attachment points, which also means this tarp is a third smaller in pack size and 240 g \/ 85 oz. lighter than DD´s 3x3 model! Unlike DD Hammocks, we did not include the guy lines and pegs in the package. The logic behind this is that you can make pegs from any sticks you find in the woods, and most people still end up replacing the original guy lines with some of their own favorite cordages. This way, we could slice off a bit of the price, too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever if you really want some \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/camping-supplies\"\u003ecord and pegs\u003c\/a\u003e with this, we do have them of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"homo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For packing and carrying the Erakko hammock and tarp we recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/srm-tst-general-purpose-pouch-l-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSärmä TST General Purpose Pouch L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it fits both the tarp and hammock plus all needed attachment gear just perfectly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2005, the British DD Hammocks supplies quality hammocks, tarps, and other related stuff. Along with the common Joe, campers, hikers, etc., a large customer base is in the British military. If it's good enough for war zones, it should do well in civilian life, too. Go check out their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/%20DDhammocks.com\"\u003eweb pag\u003c\/a\u003ee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51830112747859,"sku":"50415","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/32796573dc19035978.jpg?v=1757315555"},{"product_id":"romanian-plash-palatka-rain-cape-shelter-half-green-surplus","title":"Romanian Plash-palatka Rain Cape\/Shelter Half, Green, Surplus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Romanian \"Plash-palatka\" is just like the Soviet original but in a bit more verdant green. These old school cotton shelter halves are getting rarer by the day, so get yours now before they are gone forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis versatile age-old multi-blanket can be used as a groundsheet, shelter half, rain\/camouflage cape, stretchers, or a top layer for sleeping bag\/blanket. In almost every use it's just a tad too small on its own, part of the rugged charm! You can also wrap it around your blanket, sleeping bag, or all your worldly possessions and tie the bundle on your backpack. This way the contents are quite protected from potentially radioactive rain and other elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere have all the capes gone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plash is the king of capes! When it's used as a cape, one corner works as the hood - note the drawcords that you use to tighten both the hood and the \"collar\". Then you fold the opposite corner inside and button it up (the buttonholes on the corner line up with the toggle buttons on the center of the tarp).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can button up the front as little or as much as you like. With the more open approach, you look like a heroic elf lord. And if you button it up more tightly, you resemble more of a sad cone creature but you are better protected from exciting weather phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen worn as a cape, you might notice that there are ACTUAL POCKETS under the armholes on the inside. You can stash something nice in them like a golden ring that you found in some deep dungeon or old cavern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails vary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese have been made for a long time so it is natural that the details can vary. Because we want to deliver your products as quickly as possible, we, unfortunately, cannot pick and choose a certain individual item for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRomanian army surplus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of these are in totally unissued condition, but we reserve the right to say that some examples may well be just slightly used. \u003cstrong\u003eThese might have some insect repellent treatment that might be hazardous to cats!\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not know for sure but consider yourselves warned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though it may first look like that there are plenty of these, the availability is quite poor. So, we cannot promise a restock once these are gone. Act fast before these are sold to somebody you don’t like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Romania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51830277964115,"sku":"64891","price":37.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/479165f315bee72c04.jpg?v=1757316899"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/collections\/3045d01ff039b25d.jpg?v=1757259400","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-gb\/collections\/tarps-and-canvases.oembed","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}