Is Big Tooooooo BIG? - AquaQuest Safari Hybrid Medium Duty 20' x 13' Tarp - Agenda Free Review

[@missedmurphy]

2 years of testing before making a review? You're the best, Luke. Thank you

[@janetburrows137]

Very true. But it is a Big Beast for sure. 🤷‍♀️🇬🇧🙏💖

[@Tom_Tribe]

Seconded!

[@pedroclaro7822]

Thing’s colossal, not many occasions come up where one can use/test it out

[@jasonb4738]

I have this and the defender 13x10. Car camping with friends this is the ultimate way to go. Some 1100 battle cord with this tarp made the nasty storm go away. 2 SUVs ant one end and tie out the rest. 13x10 made a changing room. 8 of us in straight rain for 2 days with strong winds. Worth every penny.

[@doczspec4502]

Ha! I just checked my Amazon order of this tarp, and it arrives in 3 hours. Then I see this video. I am one happy dude right now. Thanks!

[@papajeff5486]

Big tarp gets big poles, big guidelines and big stakes. Also when folding up, it’s good to have a friend. Good video review, Luke. Kentucky

[@johnproctor6438]

You’ve been using that tarp, THAT tarp, for two years?? It looks new! The stitching is unbelievable.

[@Jimmyjam241]

I always have 100% faith in his reviews. Calls it like it is, no BS. Time to add one of these to my Amazon cart

[@terrym1065]

Have many of these in different sizes and versions, even an old King Camo. Defenders can't be beat for total utility and dependability, Safari's are the choice for most applications I use. Great products and warranty, no cons except availability at times. Thanks Luke!

[@Jaden48108]

You're the man, Luke. I trust your reviews. I think the AquaQuest 15x15 is more my style. Tarpology is an interesting subject. I've experimented enough to know the tent tarp setup is my favorite but requires a lot of square footage-- a 10x10 being the least amount needed. So . . . I'm tempted. Very tempted, price being somewhat a consideration. I find it's better to pack a tarp either over or under the backpack for quicker access and deployment. If bad weather comes in you're ready.

[@utubetjc]

Well done Luke. Great review! I recently bought the 15' X 15" Defender and love the quality.

[@georgemitchell9114]

Good review Luke! I’ve used AquaQuest tarps for years. They make quality products.

[@brianbarton2106]

Thanks Luke, far better then my two military ponchos..

[@killrade4434]

I have a 10 x15 tarp and I love holden configurations. That 20 x 13 tarp is almost a the size of a 16 person tent.

[@ryry562000]

About 4 years ago me and my girlfriend went to a family reunion and there was 12 of us and we had to camp. We bought a 16 person tent from Wal-Mart for 270 bucks and it still works good. It fit 4 queen mattresses and 4 twins and we had plenty of room. This trap would of been a great idea to put over the door and had a place to sit out of the sun and rain with plenty of room for us and 200 bucks is pretty cheap for a good tarp like this

[@beebs024]

Just a warning. If you are looking at these tarps on amazon...I was trying to buy a defender. Amazon defaulted me to the guide tarp 13x19. It costed more than the defender 13x19. TLDR: Make sure you are ordering the tarp you are intending to buy.

[@larrysayers1377]

Great review. I live in western Canada so it’s good to know of products that can stand up to the elements.

[@keith3051]

i got the defender 10x10 use it in the winter on Vancouver island its perfect and i wouldn't trust anything else highly recomend

[@Pyrochase]

Yeah I picked up this exact tarp a few months back during the colder rainy season at the beginning of the SC year, I have to say I love it and Luke your recommendation about the Aquaquest brand from months back was my biggest drive to invest in this monster of a tarp. It has been incredible as a roof during the storm, a make shift shelter, a tent style shelter as well as just an all around awesome tarp. Thanks!

[@fearsomefawkes6724]

My 10*10 guide tarp ripped during a really bad wind storm, probably due to user error (the fabric ripped at the seems from the webbing). I contacted the warranty team, sent in some photos, and they replaced the tarp no problems. I added a small amount shock chord to my guys to make sure I'm not over tensioning them and have had no issues since. Used it in some heavy rain too and have always stayed dry.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

The size of the tarp you reviewed is exactly what I would like to get ( setup over the doorway and extend out the 20' for when I have visitors enjoying coffee and chat during rain and sun )

[@joelfloyd6328]

Watched while sitting under mine in the woods. I agree, its a great tarp,I’m using it for Arizona monsoons. Getting a tight rain shedding pitch is a challenge, but i find setting up tarps a lot of fun.

[@sholland42]

I just ordered the same size defender, I can’t wait to figure out how many ways I can set it up. Thanks for the review, great as always.

[@bomber767]

Curious how you like your purchase now after 4 months?! Hope it is/has been great.

[@numbers22_28]

Have the 10x13 guide tarp by AQ. Love it. It is huge! 20x13...that's a big boy! Think the 10x13 guide is 27oz. There site is good has the specs.

[@richard_n]

A tarp is a must have for any outing in my book. They are just so useful.

[@theheilious]

I love mine!! I use it nearly every trip!

[@nawwk79]

Safari or Defender 20x13 makes sense as you are not gonna carry it for backpacking, it’s meant for car camping or as a semi-permanent shelter.

[@The_Crow_Flies]

I have a camo 10x10 safari AND a 10x7 Defender and they are both dang near bullet proof. hands down the best tarps on the market in my opinion.

[@PeterEmery]

I once bought a polytarp which claimed to be 12 ft x 8 ft according to the packaging. When opened it was much larger, 18 ft x 8ft. The original idea was for use as a windbreak between two tents. With the unexpected extra length, we were able to extend the windbreak to protect the campfire as well.

[@steveprasuhn9361]

I have 3 AQ tarps and considering a 4th! Great product!

[@keith3051]

i got the defender 10x10 use it in the winter on Vancouver island its perfect and i wouldn't trust anything else highly recomend

[@Ashysand]

I use a dd 4.5x3. It makes a great tarp tent with floor or camp meeting tarp like your set up. It’s also great full wind cover for a hammock

[@v02max75]

I love my aquaquest tarp. Have one of the 10x12 camo tarp...defender I think? Or safari maybe. I havent had a single issue with it in all my uses and if all aquaquest tarps are like these, I'll buy another!!

[@jksponga]

Thanks for the video. I have to Aqua quest tarps, defender and the guide 10 x10 and 10 x 7. Both awesome.

[@bernardhayes4459]

Great review this is the company I will remember in the future

[@Emily_M81]

Amazon recently "suggested" an AquaQuest tarp to me and I wishlisted it; it's the Safari one and had lots of good reviews, but now I see this, so, sweet! Thanks for sharing!

[@browsman2328]

About 15 years ago my sister Maggie and I drove from Sacramento to Spokane WA to visit my brother. We had a barbecue with about 12 people and it started to rain. People were like oh s..t what are we going to do we’ll all get soaked. Maggie knew how to set up tarps and was a heavy equipment operator for the local utility district. All us big tough guys were standing around wondering what we were going to do but Maggie said nothing and walked over to her truck and pulled out a tarp about the size of Luke’s tarp and started tying it off to trees trucks bushes, anything she could find. Us big tough guys tried to help her but finally she said look guys I appreciate the help but you’re just screwing it up, let me do it by myself, and she did. It rained and all of us were under Maggie’s tarp the whole time, no problems. She was a feisty little Irish American woman, only weighed about 130 lbs, always carried her S&W 357 with her when she went camping, nobody messed with her and very few people won an argument with her. Unfortunately she died a while back from natural causes, she was something else.

[@alaroony9890]

What impresses me most is you putting that up yourself! I attempted to put up my 10x10 by myself and it took me four times and fell down with the slightest wind. Practice makes perfect I guess. Lol

[@Mart687]

In a flying V using poles i guess. Then you have to put 2 guy lines on the first pole to start off or it becomes like a balancing act. Once you stake out the sides you can go back to one guy line per pole.

[@alaroony9890]

@@Mart687 thanks for the tip!

[@joannekeefe426]

I like the tarp Luke. I have the guide series 10 x 13. It fits my hammock with doors at the ends. Its perfect.

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

If you think about it, it's worth every dime. It can be a cure for leaky tents....never use a fly again. So much space that not only is your tent guaranteed not to leak, you will have livable space for chairs and gear, also if your tent is all mesh but the fly causes condensation, you simply adjust the tarp to get airflow after leaving the fly at home. Anyone struggling with leaks and condensation/poor air flow could get some serious use out of this.

[@Dutcharmytent]

This review is just what I wanted to see.

[@kurtmyers]

Awesome review! Thank you for the time you spend with each item and the thorough testing before you give your opinion.

[@Tom_Tribe]

I have a 10x10 defender. It's awesome!

[@philhorne3293]

I've looked at their tarps, but never considered buying one primarily because they don't publish the tarp weights. Weight is a primary consideration for backpackers. Your review does entice me to reconsider them.

[@NZComfort]

I use the AquaQuest guide for my hiking tarp. Light enough and strong. 👍🏼 Good to go

[@mattclark1429]

You convinced me to buy one of these. I have already purchased the 10x10 safari for hammock/ tarp tenting . It replaced my marpat tarp so it can become part of my car emergency kit.

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

I’ve been lurking on so many channels for so long. Finally subbed with all notifications. Hope it helps. Thanks for the content.

[@ThaRealRizzo]

I’ve seen you put this thing through its paces several times. And this is the one I’m going to be investing in, just the smaller sized one

[@MrSheckstr]

I think the great thing about it is it’s set up for a single ridge line along the long length and it looks like three ridge lines across the narrow end. That makes it easier of your only need it for a shelter with a smaller amount of square footage. Just gather up 1/4 or 2/4 of the unneeded material before running your lines …. It also answers some of your concerns about drying space by making an M shape and just having one end hung slightly higher than the other or even a MM (kinda squash the letters together.

[@apocsurvival916]

I wish you would run for president my man. That honesty is completely missing in that dept.

[@sandrahoglan7452]

I don't always comment on your videos but I watch all of them, some of them more than.once. love the winter ones and the stormy ones those are my favorite. Hello to Susie

[@dasta7658]

Certainly would be great for wet weather camping with family as a dry area if the car is close by and there is no need to pack carry it into location. Great review as always.

[@DonnellPrince]

Great Review Luke. Love your passion. Keep the vids coming

[@marko7969]

My go to for honest reviews

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Thank you Luke for your review of the Aqua Quest hybrid all different sizes of Tarp

[@slowphil]

Great work Champ!

[@brnrecluse2946]

Great video as usual Luke. Have you ever considered doing reviews on the Eyewear you use on your trips? I noticed that you seem partial to Oakley. Take care. Strength and honor.

[@suezaple4950]

Love this size of tarp your using, it would work very well at my crownland spot

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Thanks Cool hand good review! I only use Aquaquest, and I like supporting Canadian made products. Hopefully there will be a VS episode with the Helikon Tex Super Tarp. Have a great Sunday

[@chrismoore600]

Love using a tarp very nice.

[@kathleenshoup2394]

Love the picture. of the three of you did it rain

[@TheChadWork2001]

For the price of this one tarp, you could buy two Kelty Noah Tarp 16’ x 16’ 68 Denier 800mm water resistance.

[@michaelfoster8888]

Years ago, I thought the exact same thing. Until my 16’ x 16’ Noah tarp completely let me down in a downpour. At that point, you’re getting wet and there’s nothing you can do about it except put your raincoat on under the tarp. Fortunately it only lasted a couple of hours one morning at which point I balled it up, broke camp and when I got back to the truck, disposed of it in the nearest trashcan. I went right out and got an Aqua quest Safari. No regrets and it has never let me down.

[@krillenm]

That staking technique is pretty gangsta.

[@kengminor]

Dude your great.. your a natural. Be-safe!

[@chalion8399]

Usually a tarp doesn't weigh as much (or more) than the sleeping structure, tent, hammock, what have you. I have several ultra light tarps that weigh less, but cost more than this. Of course, I would not use them as hard weather coverage unless forced to. I have an Aqua Defender 10x10 and it's part of my vehicle emergency kit and if I go car camping. That thing is bullet proof. Yes it's heavy, but sometimes you do need that extra protection.

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

I really like that tarp. It looks like it's worth the money. It's not ugly like the crappy blue harbour freight tarps. Thanks for the review

[@Kody10538]

I would love some tent stakes like that...

[@a45456565]

Thank you Luke😺👍

[@janetburrows137]

That’s the problem in the UK 🇬🇧. As far as I’m aware, we aren’t allowed to free camp in the woods???🤷‍♀️💖🙏🇬🇧

[@scatteredjoy]

Nobody can toss a tarp like Master Luke!

[@tonigrandon8695]

Love this video cool tent cover or rest area from rain. :)

[@georgebrown747]

Thanks Luke!!

[@billgibson8460]

20 ft must be amazimg, but I have the 10x10 Defender and its become my go to. That and a ranger roll and I can stay anywhere.

[@scottbutler1561]

Great review, I want one now, just because. BTW, looks like the years of lawn dart training paid off.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Wow that’s huge, Aqua quest has some bomb proof tarps. I have the 10x7

[@lauratibbles6598]

This is such great information I appreciate it very much and the price is not that bad for the protection you wan for need thank you Luke… strength and honor

[@PetLife414]

I returned a bunch of stuff I had laying around from Amazon and ended up with $73 in credit, I only paid 140 for this tarp

[@joeweber693]

Every time I set up camp, I set up a fly. My father always said you sleep in a tent but you live under a fly.

[@jan6293]

Luke, thanks for the review of the tarp!👍

[@stevensosa5446]

Awesome review! I purchased something similar a while back, the Slumberjack Roadhouse tarp. It's more oriented towards use with a vehicle but can also be made to stand alone. I would love seeing a comparison video between these two if you can get your hands on one.

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

I've had leaks with my DD tarp, but never with my Aquaquest.

[@jplamb77]

Hey Luke,,,, another great video review,,, I’ve been considering Aqua Quest for quite a while. The one aspect that I haven’t considered was the Drying space/ time. Definitely something to factor in,,,!!! I’ll be using mine primarily for Car camping,,,etc. Blessings to You and Your family,,,, Joshua

[@CrimeVid]

I think that is a wonderful tarp, I would think a length of 1/2” rope for a ridge line would help considerably in pitching the thing.

[@Mart687]

Luke mentioned he used 550 paracord. 550 is designed to stretch. A ridge line for a tarp this big, I think you need to consider using Dyneema that doesn't stretch. But Dyneema is in a different price range.

[@CrimeVid]

@@Mart687 To be honest It doesn’t matter what it is providing. it does not stretch ! blue polypropylene would be as good as anything ! your old climbing rope anything, you need the diameter for handleability.

[@erikcarey215]

So I live in the northeast and have spent many winters backpacking in the south and have found some good rain not as much as you claim.most of your videos are car (truck camping) or hiking on your land stop with the terrible weather cause that’s everywhere!! Would be really surprised to hear back because I’m not a paying patreon member

[@thetinkerist]

Thanks Luke, great review, looks to be a great product!

[@alexwbanks70]

I have the heavy duty defender in that size. Its one awesome tarp although like twice as heavy as that one.

[@daveneumann7727]

It's huge!

[@Paul-up3pb]

Thank you 👍.

[@hikingwithdoc7904]

Great review Luke. I have the guide 15x15. It is really challenging to setup. What are those stakes you are using? I find all of my stakes are too small. Would also like to see some setup videos. I particularly like the truck awning and the one in this video.

[@mountainson8688]

Yeah... Generally too big. I carry a 10x10 Defender most of the time. But probably not too big for car camping . I like what you have done with it in that way. Good review.

[@jesselovell516]

I have the 10 x 13 AuqaQuest tarp...it's great

[@danielghoganjr]

just clicked the buy button.

[@VinlandAlchemist]

Jumpin' grandma on a stick!! THAT be freakin' HOOOGE!! I wonder if they'll ever come out with a 20x20... LOL BTW, been watchin' your vids for years now - no idea at all why I didn't subscribe yet, but I did just now! Best wishes, from an Indigenous Canadian/Nordic dude in Nagoya, Japan! Strength and Honour, brother 🤘😁

[@DarrenGerbrandt]

I have the Defender and love it but I only use it when car camping, it's great protection but it is heavy and definitely would not want to take it backpacking. Thinking about getting a Safari for hiking.

[@KK15940]

thank you

[@OttawaMikes]

Thanks!

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Thank you very much Mike, I really appreciate the support. S&H - Luke

[@drf8069]

Awesome thanks

[@Urbex_key]

What a nice video! You inspire me to make videos aswell, keep on exploring!!

[@GunnyHighway13]

You forgot to mention the violent hailstorm during the setup 😂

[@bobhead6243]

Hi Luke , That is one large tarp , My Defender is big , but not that big !

[@alejandro1924]

Good review. Do you also have that size in defender? I have the 10x10 and I found it was smaller than I wanted. It’s a great part of my gear don’t get me wrong. I totally trust it will help me to stay alive basically.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

This guy does a 2-year, wear and tear, durability review. I have about two handfuls of people I watch on KZbin and you're one of them Like!! I'm buying this f@cking tarp. It's huge and it's just what I want for what I have in mind. So, Thank you sir, because I love what you do man! And as always, Strength and Honor!

[@wiktorgrotek9540]

Great review, excellent gear.