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My buddy swore by a cheap tarp for wind, but it ripped on my trip to the Rockies.
He said a $20 poly tarp was fine for high winds, but a gust tore it after two nights. Should you always invest in a proper shelter, or are budget options sometimes worth the risk?
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jade_grant956mo ago
Ever been stuck in the mountains with a ripped tarp? That's the risk you run with cheap gear. I'd rather save up for something that won't leave me exposed.
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butler.brian7mo ago
Seriously? It's a tarp. They all rip eventually. Your buddy's cheap one just met a strong gust sooner. If you're not out in crazy storms often, a budget option gets the job done. Just don't cry when it fails.
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gavinperez7mo ago
Come on @butler.brian, that's a bad take... a good tarp shouldn't just give up like that. You get what you pay for, and a cheap one leaves you wet and fixing things.
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