On the other side use tie outs to secure the top to the guy line or poles.
Diy trekking pole tent.
Tie a rope between two trees or one tree and a stake 2.
Carbon fiber offers another even lighter option that is more rigid but more expensive.
Lay the tarp over the line with the rope intersecting the long side for more space and the shorter side for a tent floor.
By popular demand i am now selling detailed plans patterns instructions for this tent on my website here.
See pictures for the tent floor stake out only.
You can also use 2 sticks or trekking poles instead of the rope.
Tarp rope poles the trifecta of a perfect diy tent.
Diy tents are doorless.
Tie the guy line between the two trees.
If you have no trekking poles but do have a rope you can construct this tarp tent.
Start by finding two trees and a good place to setup.
Here s three tables that summarizes the pros and cons of your options.
Diy tents are essentially a two wall tent.
However with a diy tent you re not given a floor.
For tips on how to choose the best trekking poles check out our article on this topic.
If you re thinking that your tent will be able to easily zip up well with a diy tent that won t be happening.
A cheap and nice diy project to replace your broken tent poles.