Setting up your tarp – If you are away from the roof tent for a longer period of time and need to set up quickly, you should be able to set up your tarp in just a few minutes.
To begin with, find a suitable spot where you feel comfortable, making sure that the surface is flat and the wind is blowing in the right direction.
You should also think about any game that might be running around and set up your tent a little away from it.
Here you will learn everything step by step.
Back to the definition of a tarp.
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Assembly and dismantling: it’s that quick!
To stretch the tarpaulin for your finished tarp, you can simply use hiking poles, branches or trees to which the tarpaulin is attached.
The size and shape of the shelter can be flexibly determined and adjusted using the guy ropes provided.
You can choose between a pointed roof, pitched roof or complete shelter.
It is precisely this flexibility that makes the tarp a popular product among many camping enthusiasts!
Setting up the tent is just as quick as taking it down.
In just a few minutes, you have a wind and waterproof tent that not only protects you from the sun and bad weather conditions, but can also be used as you wish.
Once dismantled, the tarp takes up very little space and storage space due to its low weight and small pack size and can therefore be easily taken along at any time.
- Find branches, trees or hiking poles to attach them to
- Determine the size and shape of the tarp using the guy ropes
- Attach the tarpaulin to the branches
- Secure the whole thing with pegs
Materials: What do I need?
So you don’t need much to set up your tarp.
Branches, logs or your hiking poles lying around are easy to get hold of.
Next, you should have a long, sturdy cord with you, which you can divide into several smaller cords.
Carabiners and pegs are used for fastening.
You will need the following materials:
- Branches, trunks or walking sticks
- Long cord (Reep cord if necessary)
- Carabiner
- Pegs
Set-up tips for beginners & professionals
Here is a short video on setting up a tarp!
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro – here you’ll learn helpful tips on how to set up a tarp as quickly as possible if the worst comes to the worst.
