So you’ve decided to go beach camping for the first-time this year. Congratulations! You’ll undoubtedly want to invest in a tarpaulin and other beach camping supplies. However, before you do, take a moment to read through our tips.
Choosing a Beach Worthy Tarpaulin
Keep in mind that not all tarpaulins are created equal. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure that you choose the right one for your situation. We’d recommend selecting a tarpaulin that is mildew resistant, rot proof, waterproof and made with heat sealed, laminated seams. That way, it is likely to hold up better against the ravages of salt water spray and sand.
If you are going to be camping on an exposed area of the beach, we’d also suggest that you choose a silver UV tarp. They are typically designed to block out the sun completely. Take our silver UV tarps for example. They are 3-ply and feature a layer of durable scrim with rope reinforced edges. It will effectively keep out the sun’s rays. In addition, it’s acid, water, mildew and tear resistant.
Once you choose the right tarpaulin for your beach camping trip, you’ll need to decide on a size. In general, tarpaulins are 4 to 6 inches smaller than the cut size, which is listed on the packaging. To help you determine which size might be appropriate for your needs, check out our online custom tarp estimator.
Setting up a Beach Worthy Tarpaulin
We should also let you know that camping on the beach can be an extremely windy affair. Thus, you’ll want to make sure that you bring along the right cording, tarpaulin stakes and tent poles. In our experience, ball bungee cords and bungee tie downs make an excellent selection because they provide flexible tension. The flexible tension will help to put less stress onto your tarpaulin’s grommets. They are also capable of withstanding wind bursts and eliminating sagging issues. In addition, you may want to consider purchasing black UV rope too. Like the silver UV tarps, they’ll be able to handle exposure to the sand, salt water and intense sunshine.
As far as the tarpaulin stakes and poles go, look for ones that are marked as appropriate for use in sandy soil. In most instances, you’ll need one to two guy ropes, one stake and one pole per tarpaulin grommet. Once you have those items on head, set your tarpaulin up in an area that offers natural wind breaks and won’t be impacted by high tide.
Would you like to learn more about camping with tarpaulins? Contact us online or by dialing (877) 811-3911. We offer a vast collection of tarpaulins, portable garages, enclosed tents and more. Furthermore, our shopping cart is secure and we ship to areas throughout the U.S.
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