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There have been times when we have sat in our fully insectsealed tent in the evening and not been game to go outside. Camping tarps are a great addition to any campsite as they offer shade, shelter and can be used as a floor mat. To pitch a tarp tent i simply pull the tarp out of its stuff bag, shake it out, and place it over the area i want for my shelter. We carry the latest range of tarps for all your offroad needs. This would also protect your tent floor from abrasions.
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Perhaps its the clean air no antifungals impregnated into the inner tent and no dust mites but my sleep is more refreshing under a tarp than it is in a tent or in a bedroom. Some forgo using a ground cover but that is not recommended. It can also be used as a safe haven during a rain storm so you can still hang out and cook your meals while camping in the rain. Tarps are large, inexpensive sheets of waterproof fabric, typically made from woven polyethylene. Tarps are an essential part of any camping gear versatile, lightweight.
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