[Paddlewise] Tarps vs tents

>Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:37:39 EST
>From: Gypsykayak_at_aol.com
>Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Tents Vs. Tarps
>
>In a message dated 01-02-27 10:46:21 EST, ahurley_at_viewit.com writes:
>
><< A few years ago I bought fabric from Seattle Fabrics and sewed
> my own tarp.  >>
>
>Andree, what size and shape did you make it?  Did you opt for plain ol'
>square or attempt parawing style?  If the latter, do you have any "pattern"
>tips/dimensions/ cutting instructions you care to share?
>
>Has anybody compared prices between Seattle Fabrics and Quest Outfitters?
>Quest isn't online yet, but their number is 800-359-6931 if anyone wants to
>order a catalog.
>
>sandy kramer
>miami

I looked into doing the same thing (including buying the fabric from Seattle
Fabrics), but after comparing the resulting cost (even ignoring the time to sew
it), I was able to buy a ready-made tarp from Walrus for less money than just
the cost of materials!  Made for an easy decision...

TIP:  If you do sew one, sew in loops of webbing for tying to rather than
grommets -- much stronger.

Evan
Woodinville, WA


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