Tag: oilskin tarps

Bearded man explains a dark brown bed roll.

Cowboy Bedroll/Oilskin Tarp

Our friend Dave Canterbury from the Pathfinder School asked for a special waxed canvas tarp. an 8′ x 6′ tarp that is very versatile, very useful. We sell them through the Self Reliance Outfitters website. Learn more about the tarp, and get some handy tips for any size tarp in these two videos.

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An oilskin tarp is hung from a tree to provide a cover over a comfortable campsite. A brown blanket is laid flat on the ground with another blanket, white with multi-color stripes on both ends, folded on top of it. The campsite is located in a grassy spot with trees and bushes providing a backdrop.

Why don’t you have a true 10×10?

Just a quick video explaining why our 10′ tarp is only 9’8″ wide. The answer may surprise you! (actually, it probably won’t, but we felt like we had to say that.)

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Visit with a Whelen

What happens when the Shellenbeans are stuck not attending events for long periods? You get a video about the mysterious Whelen! This is such a unique style of shelter, and not like a tent at all. It has a completely open front, and only wings on the sides. The Whelen is meant to be erected […]

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