Comments on: Pitching the Grand Trunk Funky Forest Tarp for Harsh Weather

By: marcus chen

marcus chen — Sun, 11 May 2014 09:44:40 +0000

In reply to Derek. Sorry I mean as in use as an emergency ground shelter. Means if I cant hang/no place to hang and to the trap as a lean to/a frame

By: Derek

Derek — Sat, 10 May 2014 15:02:31 +0000

In reply to Marcus Chen.

By “floor shelter” do you mean a ground cloth, or as a tarp? I rarely recommend using any tarp as a ground cloth simply because it is too easy to get rips and holes punctured in the fabric. Yes, both of those tarps can be used as ground cloths but I shudder at the thought 🙂

On the other hand, both can be used for tarp camping easily. The GT Funky Forest Tarp has multiple tie-outs, which makes it easy to apply some origami tricks to make different styles of shelters.

By: Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen — Sat, 10 May 2014 09:56:36 +0000

HI been thinking either to choose a DD 3×3 tarp or a GT Funky tarp. Which is better in your opinion? Is the grand trunk able to use for floor shelter if required? thanks

By: Jeffery Gosnell

Jeffery Gosnell — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:15:51 +0000

I noticed GT has stopped making this tarp and now only offer a 10×10. Glad I bought mine a year ago! ~Goose

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:53:02 +0000

In reply to Ellis Delahoy. I just put mine on the scale: 21.65 oz (614 g). I'll append my post and add this.

By: Ellis Delahoy

Ellis Delahoy — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:26:53 +0000

What is the weight on this tarp?