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[Closed] PSA - Alpkit Tarps in stock

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They seem to sell out pretty rapidly, so if you want one for summer camping adventures get in there quick!


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 8:48 am
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My tarp and bivi should arrive today, bring on the bike packing!!


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 9:41 am
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How good is a tarp alone when you've no trees or features around to suspend it from. I AM going bikepacking this year, and reckon a tarp and bivvi are best option at present, but a bit unsure on how to actually get the best out of a tarp.

I can see me using it as a crap duvet..........


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 9:58 am
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you can always use bits of the the bike itself as a 'pole' for the tarp

do a google image search for bike packing tarp..

should give you a good idea.. 🙂

*havent ever been bike packing myself.. yet.. its on the to do list though!


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 10:05 am
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core: go [url= https://www.alpkit.com/products/rig-3-5 ]here[/url] and read the Top Tarp Tips pdf - handy instructions and piccies for using your bike to support the tarp.


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 10:08 am
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Yep - you'll want some cord and maybe clips and a pole of some description (you can use your bike for this!) if there are no trees.


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 10:52 am
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thanks that PSA just cost me £100.


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 10:55 am
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Bargain!


 
Posted : 23/04/2015 10:59 am
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Core, have a look at the tarp tipos on the [url= https://www.alpkit.com/support/products/rig ]alpkit website[/url](down the right hand side) it gives you loads of ideas of how to use trees, poles, bikes etc to rig a decent shelter
Personally I find a bivvy bag/tarp is an excellent lightweight solution


 
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