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Integral Designs Siltarp2

Item #INT0047 | 51 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Nice Tarp

By Ranked #298 - Tents January 19, 2011

Its a nice tarp...lightweight and feels bomber. It makes a good 2-man shelter, although I wouldn't want to share the space with a partner if it got to raining too much. The only complaint I have is having to apply my own seam sealant. I understand that many folks seal their own shelter seams and some manufacturers even recommend it. But, I've never had the need to go beyond factory sealing and found applying my own to be a pain in the a$$. It was really difficult to apply in a thin manner and I think I added 6 oz to the weight of the tarp in sealant alone (slight exaggeration of course).

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By: April 4, 2011

I've never sealed my sewn seams on a siliconized-nylon tarp or tent and never experienced any leakage. Granted, I'm in the Rockies, not the Cascades, so my downpours tend to be less biblical in nature than others might experience. One thing I've noticed: If you do seal your seams, do so long before you go camping. You'll want the sealant to dry for a good long time so it doesn't stick to itself -- a particularly bad sensation when you pull your tarp (now, your conjoined "blob" of nylon) out of the stuff sack.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
siliconized Cordura (30D) 
Dimensions:
8 x 10 ft 
Packed Size:
7.9 x 3.9 in 
Weight:
13 oz 
Recommended Use:
adventure racing, minimalist camping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 

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