How To Make A Canopy Tent Out Of A Tarp

Jul 22 2012 customer photo gallery of projects made possible by creative shelters.

How to make a canopy tent out of a tarp. This is a requested video showing how to configure a tarp into both an open front and a closed front tent using nylon canvas or poly tarps. Zero faff merv turns a 3m x 3m tarpaulin into a 2 man tent in 90 seconds. Learn to make your own canopy from a tarp and other inexpensive materials available at local home improvement stores. But a couple tips to add.

To make an outdoor canopy start by getting a tarp with grommets or small metal rings in each corner. Next lift the tarp off of the ground and stick the tent poles into the ground. Tarps are lightweight so they only provide a limited amount of protection and shouldn t be considered when erecting a permanent structure. The holden tarp tent is a simple but effective tarp shelter that s easy and fast to make.

All set for the romanian alps in september. Tarp canopies can be used for picnics sporting events camping yard sales or a variety of other occasions. For a stronger tarp you could also reinforce along the seams. Then lay the tarp out on the ground and tie the end of a tent pole to each grommet using nylon rope.

Though it won t be as aesthetically appealing you won t have to worry about your tent being damaged. Place a pole under this point and raise. Purchasing a ready made awning can cost hundreds of dollars at camper dealerships or camping supply stores. Place the tarp on the ground and stake in the one of the long edges.

Ideal for a square shaped tarp but you can use other sizes. Heavy precipitation strong winds and time will wear out tarps so replace them every 10 years or so. Add your grommets as close to the edges of the tarp without rolling over or coming too close to the center of the tarp both of which can cause the grommets to rip out. Find the center of the opposite long side.

Ie not completely dry which is generally ideal for sleeping.