Ted

I have just downsized from a 3-man to 2-man tunnel tent, and am going to buy a cheap tarp to supplement the reduced porch space. Previous posts show lots of useful options (with or without the tent).

Millets/Black do a hexagonal tarp and Decathlon do a square one, both about 3m across for under £20, either of which should do the job - but I think the hexagonal one might be more interesting!

Jo

Glad this thread has re-surfaced, as I am in the middle of trying to sort out a lightweight compact camping solution, not for any trips longer than a couple of weeks, but I need everything to fit in a rucksack, so compact is the name of the game.

Currently experimenting with a hammock and tarp set up, using a DD Travel Hammock. The thinking behind this is that the hammock has a waterproof base and built in mosi net, so even if there are no trees it can be used on the floor with the tarp over it to form a (sort of) tent. I have tried the hammock out hanging from trees and it is incredibly comfy, a lot comfier than any camp bed / sleeping mat that I have used. That said the privacy of a tent would still be nice, I like the look of that Gelert Solo set up posted earlier, I may investigate some small changes to my initial idea based on that (and available packing space).

I'm still experimenting with it all at the moment, if everything goes to plan I am planning on getting out and about next week (probably round Wales) to try it all out 'on the road', will post some pics and feedback afterwards.

DD travel hammock
 

Keep us posted on how the trip goes using the hammock,have been considering getting the DD travel hammock & 3m Tarp/Basha for a while.