Bushwalk Australia

Is next on the shopping list. Anybody out there actually own one or the other and can give an honest review.

I'm leaning towards a largish [ 3x3m ] tarp with lots of tie outs [ versatility ] or a "pyramid", single trek pole style set up, I prefer to sleep in a bug bivi but have LOTS of sheltered space.
Since it's been in use for a few years now are there any issues creeping in that people have spotted, or otherwise.

All thoughts and views appreciated.

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Don't really do "snow", [ never seen the attraction personally!' ] more your usual OZ scrub/bush and a fair bit of semi desert type [ can be very cold and windy ] camping, if anybody else is also inclined that way.

My own preference is for the pyramid type tarps. I started walking with a cheap nylon fly (1960's) and I now have a MLD Grace Duo tarp (about 2.2m x 2.7m with a catenary cut ridge) that I use occasionally in hot weather if I know I will be in a well sheltered campsite - I am planning to sell it. If I was buying a flat tarp I would not get a catenary cut ridge and, as you say, big with lots of tieouts.

I have moved to the pyramid type designs, initially a SMD Gatewood Cape and now a ZPAcks Hexamid, both of which served my purposes admirably. I still take the Gatewood Cape on day walks as my rainwear/emergency shelter. So much nicer being able to get out of the rain to eat lunch if caught unexpectedly. I prefer them for the all round protection in windy conditions as well as increased privacy if being used in a crowded camp site.

Mark F wrote:I now have a MLD Grace Duo tarp (about 2.2m x 2.7m with a catenary cut ridge) that I use occasionally in hot weather if I know I will be in a well sheltered campsite - I am planning to sell it. If I was buying a flat tarp I would not get a catenary cut ridge and, as you say, big with lots of tieouts.

How much are you planning on selling the MLD Grace Duo for? I'm looking at getting one but the waiting times are ungodly.

EDIT: is it cuben or silnylon?

I'd seriously look at the Z-Packs Hexamid series - absolutely fantastic tents.