Snow Peak Hexa Tarp EVO Pro | Review | - The Ultimate Camping Tarp?

[@AlloffroadAu]

I reckon this is the best Tarp set up I have come across. Do you know a better tarp, please let me know in the comments?

[@Outbackbogan]

best tarp set up for what price you paying ?? to keep dry plain an simple .. many a tarp will do the job until rain past etc .. spending a shit load of cash Is dumb .. it all comes down to if ya hike on foot or drive and can carrry space etc

[@blackers10]

Even if you drive you are still limited to space etc. Not needing 45 poles an ropes make it a bonus.@@Outbackbogan

[@dirttrackcowboy1244]

For $700 I think the price is a bit stupid really. I can get a standard tarp for a lot cheaper, even a 6x6 gazebo is less than $300.

[@AlloffroadAu]

@@Outbackbogan yea I Travel nearly 5 months of the year so for me, it's not just keeping dry but many more things like convenience, quick set up and pack downtime, weight and size do matter in a car especially if you do long trips or travel with a family. I would not call it dumb spending money on quality gear

[@AlloffroadAu]

@@blackers10 100%

[@HLsab]

Great looking tarp , as you said good pegs are the key . My $100 Silver Bunnings tarp hasn't let me down yet (been times when its needed reinforcing) $700 is a bit rich for me , its a very impressive set up all the same . Great review Stefan .

[@hotarutomoe4697]

Thank you for a great review and first impressions. Your insights about the snow peak legs were very welcome!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrBrowne86]

Well worth it. Gave it a maiden on a shooting trip. A cold front came through, I thought for sure it was a goner or at least be damaged. Not a thing went wrong. It’s tuff.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Yea I was concerned on our first night as we had a reasonable storm come trough with quite a bit rain and wind but with good pegs I did not need to worry.

[@KaizenOz]

First weekend we used ours, there was a huge overnight rain storm, it held up beautifully. We were super dry, rain poured off at each of the six points and channelled away, it was a very muddy site. About half of the campers left in the morning after their gazebos gave way. We just had our swag under it and it was awesome, the water literally flies off with the coating that is on the outside of the hexa tarp.

[@AlloffroadAu]

That is awesome! I also had my one in some heavy rain and it kept us all dry.

[@shaddonaghue]

Great review mate, i have been looking at these for a while for the exact reasons you said. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much....

[@fredwilkinson5059]

great review

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much....

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Great review Thanks for sharing. A mate of mine has the Hexa Tarp Evo Pro but Im looking at a smaller model for solo camping as I dont want an awning hanging off the side of my vehicle. What size would you recommend ?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Evaluating that myself currently for the Canning Trip. I probably still go with a large always good to have cover and set up would be the same

[@rooster8039]

Nice setup...👌...

[@JAPAN-BLACK]

Great video! Which would you prefer for one night overnight stays...this tarp or a 270 awning?

[@AlloffroadAu]

Depends, if it's just a quick one, the awning is quicker. If you have more time, need more space and it rains you can do way more under the Hexa Tarp but need a wet bag to pack it in in the wet.

[@JAPAN-BLACK]

@@AlloffroadAu thanks. Good point re the wet bag 👍

[@JAPAN-BLACK]

Which sand pegs are those?

[@JoshSinnott97]

Hey mate, do you still think something like this is a good option? I'm making adjustments to my set up where nothing is on the roof anymore so that I can remove my roof rack and awning, this would save me so much weight but I'm not sure if the setup of these tarps would get annoying if I had to set them up every camping trip. I had my eyes on the drifta hexatarp as they're a bit more affordable and have heard good things about them also

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes mate still love it and uses it on every family camping trip

[@gregdogg10]

They take 10mins to setup the first time , 5 mins the second time. That’s with 1 person. I have the Drifta version it’s so good

[@kjkchasingthesun]

Hi! Which size oegs did you get? 20cm or 30cm or 40cm or 50cm?

[@AlloffroadAu]

I’d go with longest pegs the trap needs solid pegs

[@SoloVagant]

Pricey but they do make some good and innovative gear .....

[@AlloffroadAu]

Yes not cheap, but I don’t mind paying for inovation and quality so far quality look excellent but time will tell

[@SoloVagant]

@@AlloffroadAu I'm the same Stefan ..... As someone who has spent a lot of time outdoors in remote places, good quality gear has made it easier to endure the environment and made it safer.

[@Outbackbogan]

I could name half dozen tarps off me head .,, one tarp are we looking at super light ???.. 1/dd tarp 2/ aqua quest king camo witch I have myself .. 3/Bunnings pollytuff 3 yr warranty silver d ring heavy duty tarp any size.any condition for 7x5 5x5=$130 huge tarp for week or more stays still got after 6 yrs etc ..it’s really all, about on what area you really need to cover to use for how long etc .. in my out door opinion if your in for short stays then small tarp to get through .. if in long stays e.g. then big tarp to use as your main rec area etc etc for sun rain etc

[@AlloffroadAu]

I'm talking about a complete package with reasonable size, weight and easy setup and pack down. I will need to look in aqua king camo, I have a DD good tarp but still as a package not as good as Hexa, requires more poles, and takes far longer to set up. Pollytuff is no comparison at all, in my opinion, have 10 of them in the shed in many sizes and qualities from grey with metal eyelids to blue super heavy duty blue. I never carry them anymore take up for to much space, unpractical, need tons of poles and guy ropes. Good if you need a cover over a camper or stay somewhere for a few weeks but as a quick, reasonably light and space-saving set up no way...

[@rlhydn3438]

Appears to offer plenty of drainage and looks inconspicuous in the bush. Seems to me, to offer more coverage than the popular pop up gazebo. Certainly better looking 😁 so money well spent.

[@kcheng00]

Have you looked at the TAKIBI TARP OCTA yet?

[@AlloffroadAu]

I just had a look now, that looks cool, I emailed Snow Peak will see maybe I get one to test and review.

[@garthatkinson4635]

It's an awesome tarp, but Drifta Stockton camping do the same tarp for half the price!! 😉👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes, ripped off Snow Peak by copying their design and manufacturing in China. Something Drifta blasted other companies for in the past

[@gregdogg10]

@@AlloffroadAuand Drifta were the ones that imported snow peak into aus 😡

[@stephanzumsteg5285]

its a copy...the original was moss tent what is now MSR......

[@gerhardpetersen]

I'd prefer a Coleman Ezyup tent. Has all the benefits of a tarp and none of the drawbacks, and it's cheaper.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Hm, that’s a tent though much bigger and heavy to carry, far less room inside not really an alternative in my eyes