Lay tarp flat on level ground and stake out the long edge on the windward side. Prop a trekking pole under the center of the other long edge as a support. A sturdy, waist-high stick will also work. Stake out front two corners adjacent to your trekking pole.
How do you pitch a tarp for camping?
A tarp should always be pitched tautly
. The key to a taut pitch is an even distribution of tension. In order for this to be achieved, you should always have plenty of tie-out points (both on the side, as well as the body of the shelter), guylines and tent stakes.
How do you prop up a tarp?
How do you pitch a tarp in the wind?
How do you pitch a tarp without trees?
How do you pitch a tarp with two poles?
How do you make a tarp pyramid?
How do you set up a tarp with 4 poles?
How do you set up a tarp with one pole?
How do you keep a tarp from blowing away?
How do you make a rain fly out of a tarp?
How many Poles does a tarp need?
For this style of shelter, the tarp would not usually exceed about 3m x 3m (12Ft x 12Ft) and is not recommended for anything more than an overnight campout.
It will not usually require any more than 2 poles
(some string it up between trees), a couple of ropes and some pegs to secure it.
