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The Okra Tarp adds a massive octagonal covered area to your campsite or backyard. The Okra Tarp Can pair with many DOD tents as an awning and works equally well as a stand alone tarp. The Okra Tarp is made of durable Canvo™ fabric which which is stronger that polyester and casts deep, cool shadows, essential for summer camping. and is less prone to burn holes from campfire sparks compared to other materials. The octagonal shape with many attachment points allow for versatile setups to suit your needs. (For a limited time, comes with peg set and set of two poles).
Canvo™ is a mix of cotton and polyester. Compared to polyester, Canvo™ provides a superior camping experience. The material breathes so the tent does not become humid, it’s quieter in the wind, and it’s more durable. Canvo™ is commonly used for tents in Europe and Japan. It is used less commonly in North America due to the cost. In an effort to introduce Canvo™ tents to the North American market, DOD is offering our line of Canvo™ tents at prices competitive to polyester tents. You can learn more about Canvo™ tents here.
Polycotton tents provide a more comfortable camping experience. They breathe to release humidity and insulate to keep in warmth. Polycotton tents are also durable, have a more natural hand feel, and are quiet in the wind. DOD uses polycotton that is 60-70% polyester, 30-40% cotton.
As a mix of synthetic and natural fiber - polycotton possesses the best characteristics of both. Synthetic tents don’t breathe, so they become humid when occupied overnight. And synthetic fabrics tear and melt more easily than natural fabrics. Synthetics have almost no ability to hold warmth. At the other end of the spectrum, all-cotton tents are comfortable, durable, and hold warmth but they are heavy and bulky. They also require treatment to achieve waterproofness. Polycotton tents are comfortable, durable, waterproof, and hold warmth without being heavy and bulky.
Polycotton tarps offer a more comfortable camping experience. They breathe to allow air circulation and are durable, have a more natural hand feel, and are quiet in the wind. DOD uses polycotton composed of 60-70% polyester and 30-40% cotton.
As a blend of synthetic and natural fibers, polycotton combines the best characteristics of both materials. Synthetic fabrics are prone to tearing and melting more easily than natural ones. On the other hand, all-cotton tarps, while durable and quiet, are heavy, bulky, and require regular treatment to maintain waterproofness. Polycotton tarps provide comfort, durability, waterproof qualities, and quietness without the bulkiness or heaviness.
Definitely not as quick to setup as a popup shade but it packs down way smaller and is way lighter so I definitelly recommend for camping. Popup better on sand, particularly at the beach.
Definitely heavier than would make it possible for backpacking. This is great for car camping. Recommend highly.
Die Okra-Plane war ideal für unsere Campinggruppe. Sie ist riesig und stabil, sogar bei mäßigem Wind. Das funkenresistente Material ist ein großer Vorteil beim Sitzen am Lagerfeuer. Der Aufbau war etwas zeitaufwendig, aber insgesamt ein solides Produkt.
This tarp is perfect for shade at camp. The fabric is tough, and the grommets make it easy to set up in different ways. Takes a bit of work with all the pegs, but the stability is totally worth it!
This tarp is so big that if you have soft ground and big wind, it could fly away. Be careful!