Thoughts on an awning

[markkee]

Re: Thoughts on an awning

Thanks for all the amazing replies. I have several cheap Harbor Freight blue tarps that I intend to practice and perfect the art of "tarping". I think a decent tarp like the Noah or REI could be used both on and off the vehicle.

I used to be an old fashioned tent only guy. A minimalist at heart. My wonderful wife on the other hand attaches a refrigerator size package to every small item we bring. She really wants shade to relax under when we hunker down.

While camping in Canada she commented on how cool the tarps looked. We live in California and rarely have the need for rain protection as it's dry 8 out of 12 months. We suffer from too much sun. Sorry for you folks east of the Rockies. In the rainiest months, our rain does not compare to the Biblical rain that east coast folks experience.

We leave for Pinnacles National Park in 9 days for a 3 day camping trip and it exposed and tends to get hot. This will be a good practice run on setting up the tarp.

[Irate Mormon]

Re: Thoughts on an awning

I just have a HF blue tarp for rain duty...works fine for me even if it ain't pretty. There are many options for pitching a rectangular tarp.

[Happy Joe]

Re: Thoughts on an awning

Thanks for all the amazing replies. I have several cheap Harbor Freight blue tarps that I intend to practice and perfect the art of "tarping". I think a decent tarp like the Noah or REI could be used both on and off the vehicle.

I used to be an old fashioned tent only guy. A minimalist at heart. My wonderful wife on the other hand attaches a refrigerator size package to every small item we bring. She really wants shade to relax under when we hunker down.

While camping in Canada she commented on how cool the tarps looked. We live in California and rarely have the need for rain protection as it's dry 8 out of 12 months. We suffer from too much sun. Sorry for you folks east of the Rockies. In the rainiest months, our rain does not compare to the Biblical rain that east coast folks experience.

We leave for Pinnacles National Park in 9 days for a 3 day camping trip and it exposed and tends to get hot. This will be a good practice run on setting up the tarp.

You are very welcome,

...Bring lots to tie down line, stakes & some bungies (Thanx! MacG) and see if you can find some old collapsible tent poles that fit your tarp grommets.... & something pointy to act as a marlinspike; helps undo the inevitable knots and tangles...

Enjoy!