Bushcrafting on a budget

[Il Duce]

So I was looking for a tarp and after looking at a few I came to the conclusion that they are bulky and kinda heavy. I then looked at silicon impregnated ones and was turned off by the price. I was on another forum and came across someone who decided they would make their own and it came out with great results so I thought I would have a go at it myself. I stopped by Walmart and grabbed a queen sized set of digital camo sheets. I went with Q because I have a queen sized bed and figured I may as well make use of the fitted sheet and pillowcases LOL. After there I stopped by Academy Sports and grabbed 2 cans of Kiwi Heavy Duty Camp Dry and a package of brass grommets. Oh, the sheets come in a nifty little bag that can be as something to store stuff like food or something. Im gonna stitch a strap to it to make it easier to lug around. Anyways, tomorrow I am going to spray the sheet and wait a few days for it to cure and then I will test it out and let you know how it goes. In total I spent 40 bucks on everything.

Here are the items and once I am done Ill post pics of the final product.

[Moped]

That's a great idea! There is a lot we can do that is simple and cheap to do! Good place to check for cheap sheets is Good Will or any local thrift store. Building a simple tarp shelter is basic to Bushcraft.

[Guest ab28]

That rocks. An idea I used on my tent on my thru hike was I made tent stake grommets with gutted parachute cord. I folded it in half then sewed it over. Might be lighter and cheaper than brass grommets.

Let me know how the field testing goes. I have a heavily modified Appy Trails Mk3 tarptent I used the whole thru, it is still in great shape, I just needed to seam seal it when I got back. It is probably around a pound with stakes.

[Guest strelcevina]

Great ... I need to make a BOB.

And this is perfect . I need that little selfmade alcohol stove to.

[Il Duce]

That rocks. An idea I used on my tent on my thru hike was I made tent stake grommets with gutted parachute cord. I folded it in half then sewed it over. Might be lighter and cheaper than brass grommets.

Let me know how the field testing goes. I have a heavily modified Appy Trails Mk3 tarptent I used the whole thru, it is still in great shape, I just needed to seam seal it when I got back. It is probably around a pound with stakes.

the brass grommets i used feel like they weigh less than air lol.

i sprayed one coat of silicon on one side and have to add a second coat then the two for the other side. once i get back to the other house i will take pics of it hanging up.

[Guest ab28]

the brass grommets i used feel like they weigh less than air lol.

i sprayed one coat of silicon on one side and have to add a second coat then the two for the other side. once i get back to the other house i will take pics of it hanging up.

Can you take pics of it in multiple configurations, also, staking it out in the rain with a groundcloth and laying toilet paper inside will tell you if there are leaks and where. Also, posting the weight would be good as well.