Genuine Nessmuk Oilskin Tarp

Here you have it: the Genuine Nessmuk Oilskin Tarp, or as he liked to call it, his Shelter-Cloth. Follow the steps of the Grandfather of Bushcraft.

George W. Sears, aka Nessmuk. 1860

The compact and light 2×2,5 meter cotton canvas weighs around 1,8kg / 3lb 8oz and it proved more than enough on multiple of his adventures in the Adirondacks. The tarp is finished with 9 sturdy loops for your comfort. Its layer of wax and oil provides resistance to water, which will slide down the tarp, thus making it very waterproof.

We were pioneers in the manufacture of Oilskin Tarps in Europe and they gained their fame across the World. We have paid all our care to their composition: The Nessmuk Tarp follows the specifications Nessmuk gave in his book Woodcraft and Camping:

“A soft, warm blanket-bag, open at the ends, and just long enough to cover the sleeper, with an oblong square of water-proofed cotton cloth 6×8 feet, will give warmth and shelter by night and will weigh together five or six pounds.”

We took note of this, and since George Washington Sears weighed 47kg (103lb) and measured 1,60m (5′ 3″), the Shelter-Cloth had to be modified slightly to be able to cover the bigger campers of today: we added some inches in its width and length to become the handy tarp that many love.

Made in Spain

CAMP KITS, What do they include?

BASIC CAMP KIT (includes the Oilskin Tarp)

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Bushcraft Wax

Tarred Rope

 

 

 

PREMIUM CAMP KIT (includes the Oilskin Tarp)

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Bushcraft Wax

Tarred Rope

Leather Carrier

 

 

 

BEDROLL CAMP KIT (includes the Oilskin Tarp)

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Bushcraft Wax

Tarred Rope

Leather Carrier

Twin Blanket