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I recently picked up a ProForce All Weather Shelter, which is a lightweight 10' X 10' tarp. I prefer tarps over tents because they pack smaller, are lighter, and can easily be set up in many different configurations.
The PFAWS is made of OD green 210T ripstop nylon, and is PU coated and treated to resist UV. The seams are all taped and sealed. It comes with the tarp, 8 lightweight stakes, and 4 X 10' paracord guy ropes with adjusters. The stakes and ropes come in a nylon bag, and a larger bag will hold the tarp and the stakes/ropes bag. The total system weighs just over 2 pounds, which is light for a tarp of this size.
This tarp features well reinforced grommets at each corner, along with tie-out loops along each side. Additional tie-outs run diagonally along the top. These seem to be designed for setting it up in a diamond pattern for use over a hammock, and I won't be using them except for the center one. I like having the ability to tie up the center so it won't fill up with water in heavy rain.
As an added bonus, it has plastic snaps down 2 sides so you can fold it and snap it up to use it as a bivvy if you want. Overall, it looks to be well made, and I have seen reports from people who have owned one of these for years without any problems. Only time will tell, but I think this tarp will do everything I want.
Anyone looking for a large, lightweight, durable shelter for your car or BOB would be well served with this system. I got mine for about $65 on amazon.
The PFAWS is made of OD green 210T ripstop nylon, and is PU coated and treated to resist UV. The seams are all taped and sealed. It comes with the tarp, 8 lightweight stakes, and 4 X 10' paracord guy ropes with adjusters. The stakes and ropes come in a nylon bag, and a larger bag will hold the tarp and the stakes/ropes bag. The total system weighs just over 2 pounds, which is light for a tarp of this size.
This tarp features well reinforced grommets at each corner, along with tie-out loops along each side. Additional tie-outs run diagonally along the top. These seem to be designed for setting it up in a diamond pattern for use over a hammock, and I won't be using them except for the center one. I like having the ability to tie up the center so it won't fill up with water in heavy rain.
As an added bonus, it has plastic snaps down 2 sides so you can fold it and snap it up to use it as a bivvy if you want. Overall, it looks to be well made, and I have seen reports from people who have owned one of these for years without any problems. Only time will tell, but I think this tarp will do everything I want.
Anyone looking for a large, lightweight, durable shelter for your car or BOB would be well served with this system. I got mine for about $65 on amazon.
