Backcountry College – Ultralight shelters

[Clay Hayes]

#3900

Here’s the latest from BHA for those of you who had questions about my lighter weight tarp.

[grumpy]

#24964

What is the name of that water proofing stuff? and does it smell, as in do the deer smell it?

[Clay Hayes]

#25723

nikwax. I sprayed it on my backpack and could smell it for a few days. I couldn’t smell it at all after that. I’d think that if a deer smells it, he’s also smelling what you had for breakfast.

[Stephen Smiley]

#25732

Another great video Clay, keep em coming.

[Stix]

#27069

Great information! Does anyone know where I can get a nylon or other lightweight material sheet that has grommets on it? Like a 10’x10′ piece?

[sinawalli]

#29794

Stix wrote: Great information! Does anyone know where I can get a nylon or other lightweight material sheet that has grommets on it? Like a 10’x10′ piece?

You should be able to get a light weight tarp, and just buy a grommet making kit. I’ve done that before with various tarps, and you can put the grommets exactly where you want them.

[Joseph Miller]

#32073

Checkout http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com They carry 10×10 nylon tarps with grommets in place and tie tapes attached. Been using mine as a makeshift shelter or as a dining fly for years.

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