?kifaru paratarps?

[gringol]

I know some of you use these and I'd like to pick your brains.

I like the ultralight weight, but I'm a little doubtful that they will provide much protection from inclement weather (i.e. driving/constant rain, or snow).  Anyone used these in bad weather?

[Lost Arra]

If you position the "door" opposite the wind it can take a real bad storm.  My most recent storm experience was just below Kings Peak in Utah last summer.
And I don't use the Kifaru pole. Trekking pole or a cut tree limb.


If you are using it as your shelter every night I would go with the extra few ounces and get a Supertarp. A LOT more room inside for very little weight.

You might look at a similar tarp from a new company called Seek Outside. They are making Kifaru-like stuff for less $. I've never used one and I guess they don't have the long-term track record of Kifaru but the shelters look good.

[K.S.TRAPPER]

There was just a thread last week about them, If you try using the search feature you might be able to find even more info.

Here's a link to last week. I think it's on page two right now.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=115881

Tracy

[Biathlonman]

Search youtube and you'll see Kifaru shelters riding out some good storms...

[gringol]

Thanks gents.

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

Kifaru is said to be some of the best gear in the business...

[Tim in Wa.]

definitely worth upgrading to a Super Tarp if you plan to routinely sleep in it.
Tim

[gringol]

TIM, if you use a paratarp in western WA and stay dry in it, I'm sold.  That constant, misting rain will soak through just about anything.

[Biathlonman]

You will have to retighten any of the silnylon shelters when tbey get wet, but you'll stay dry if you can avoid condensation.

[Tim in Wa.]

I use a Super Tarp and yes I can stay dry,no problem
Tim

[gringol]

thanks, guys. I think I'll try one out.  Seems like a cool product.