Would 4mil polyethylene plastic make a good tarp tent? Clear Plastic Tarp?
For example the plastic that one can attain from most hardware stores.
The heavier plastics that are less prone to tearing, and mainly used for construction. (like here)
What are some of pros and cons to this approach?
Which color would be more beneficial:
- Clear
- Black
Reasoning:
- Cheapest most efficient way to keep several people dry if needed.
Are there any other issues that I might want to consider?
The length I am considering: 10ft x 25ft
Weight: 3.8lbs
With 60ft of 550 parachord.
Related: - Why do people who backpack sleep in tents instead of tarps? - What is the proper way to tarp tent to avoid condensation?
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This is my favorite clear plastic tent. I saw one of these at a distance, but could not get close to it to see the details of its construction:
http://www.toxel.com/tech/2010/11/20/transparent-camping-tent/
I am planning to try to make one of these for myself using heavy crystal clear pvc film and sewing it with an industrial sewing machine. To keep it inflated, I plan to use a small battery operated blower.
It would be really cool to be inside one of these during a rainstorm! I would be cozy and dry, yet outside in the rain!
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In my experience, even heavy plastics tear easily with wind. This from trying to use such plastics to cover cargo that I'm hauling with a truck. I think this would be the only thing that would deter me from using such a thing as a tarp.
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