Ozbow

Thought i would try out my new/second hand tarp to see what configurations are best and easiest to set up.
I dont think i need to try any other ways as this seems solid and offers some wind and rain protection.

The tarp weighs around 700grms, the bivy is 600grms so I think it is a good backpacking setup. Tarp is a Kelty 9x9 and seems to be the cheapest of the brand name tarps available but very well regarded.
The bivy is a Denali el cheapo from Anaconda purchased to protect my fancy down sleeping bag. I will field test the gear soon .

Gee Steve you must have some strain on that tie down rope as the limbs on that bow are buckling badly. Looks like a simple yet very effective setup mate.

Jeff

I think it will do nicely, today was quite windy and it stayed up all day.

that looks the goods steve,ive still got plenty of that large roof tarp left for cutting up if you need a bit for a floor.

Throw a set of hiking poles in with your kit and the bow can sleep inside where it belongs!

RC

The weight seems appealing. It looks a bit open for cold/wet weather.
It'd be nice if you could have a fire in front of it, but it looks a little flammable for that.

Look forward to the field test findings.

Hey TuffCity, Yeah I should keep the bow indoors. I dont know whether I would carry hiking poles however.
Hi DMM, I have a tent for the cold stuff but this will suit me better in summer. I will try out all of my gear in a couple of weeks while away for a week. Steve

Steve, I bet there is a bow just waiting to come out of that stick propping up your tarp

Looks like your having fun.

Steve