Tarp tie outs with Fleaz

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Tarp Tie-Outs with Fleaz: Complete DIY Setup Guide

In this step-by-step guide, we explain how to make tarp tie-outs using Fleaz. This method helps you tension your tarp quickly, prevents tangles, and improves stability in windy conditions.

 

What Are Tarp Tie-Outs with Fleaz?

Using Fleaz (line tensioners) allows you to create adjustable tie-out points for your tarp. This setup offers several benefits:

  • Fast and easy adjustment
  • No complicated knots
  • Better tarp tension
  • Reduced wear and tear in strong winds

 

What You Need for Tarp Tie-Outs

To make 4 tarp tie-outs, you’ll need:

  • 4 Fleaz
  • 4 tent stakes
  • 6–8 meters of Lash-It or Zing-It (1.75 mm is ideal)
  • 1 meter of shock cord (2 mm or 3 mm)
  • A tarp
  • A knife or scissors

 

Step 1: Cut the Shock Cord and Lines

Start by preparing your materials:

  • Cut the shock cord into 4 pieces of 25 cm (10 inches)
  • Cut the Lash-It or Zing-It into 4 pieces of 1.5–2 meters (5–6.5 ft)

 

Step 2: Attach Fleaz to the Shock Cord

  • Take one piece of shock cord and a Flea
  • Thread the shock cord through the hole in the Flea
  • Grab a corner (tie-out point) of your tarp

Now attach it:

  • Tie the shock cord to the tarp (using a D-ring or metal ring)
  • Create a loop of about 12.5 cm (5 inches)
  • Make sure the Flea is integrated into the loop

Result: a flexible tie-out that absorbs shock from wind.

 

 

Step 3: Attach Lines to the Stakes

Next, prepare your guy lines:

  • Attach the Lash-It or Zing-It to the tent stakes
  • You can use a simple knot
    or
  • Splice the line to create a continuous loop

 

 

Step 4: Tension Your Tarp with Fleaz

Once your tarp is set up:

  1. Insert the stake into the ground
  2. Take the guy line (Lash-It/Zing-It)
  3. Hook the line into the Flea
  4. Pull the tarp to the desired tension
  5. Lock the line along the wing of the Flea

Key advantage:
The shock cord absorbs sudden tension from wind gusts, reducing stress on your tarp.

 

Benefits of This Tarp Setup

This setup offers several advantages:

  • No tangled lines
  • Faster setup and takedown
  • No lost stakes (lines stay attached)
  • Improved performance in windy conditions
  • Clean and organized packing

 

Easy Packing and Storage

When packing up:

  • Leave the lines attached to the stakes
  • Simply wrap the line around each stake

This keeps everything organized and ready for your next trip.

 

 

Important Tip: Line Thickness

The lines shown in the photos are 2 mm thick, which is also the maximum thickness compatible with Fleaz.

 

Conclusion: Efficient Tarp Setup with Fleaz

With this DIY method, you can easily create professional tarp tie-outs using Fleaz. Perfect for bushcraft, camping, and ultralight outdoor setups.