Tarpology (and “The Origami of Tarp”)

Next to tents, the tarp is the most important bit of shelter the wilderness traveller carries.  But why?  Well it has a number of functions and all will become clear.

And how do we achieve this paragon of shelter? Jed will cover: Types, size, ancillaries, where to pitch, layout, knots and lashings.

From the Thames water meadows to the Scottish highlands A tarp is compact, light and immensely versatile and there is no good reason to be without one. AND THAT’S THE LAW!

 

Jed Yarnold
Jed has a background in forestry, as a National Park Ranger and is well travelled as a result of a military career, serving in the Parachute regiment,Ghurkhas and the RAF Regt.

His company True North outdoor provides tailor-made canoe journeys at home and abroad for people from all walks of life, from novice to expert. Jed is a dedicated outdoorsman, coach and wilderness canoeist and has led numerous expeditions.

 

These include guiding a number of trips in Canada, a raft expedition in Brunei with a ramble up Mt Kinabalu, exploring the Florida mangroves by canoe and taking part in a descent of the infamous South Nahanni in the Canadian NW Territories. During his varied career, an abiding theme has been a fascination with the natural  world, low-tech skills, canoeing, wilderness living and survival.