How to Use an Outpak Snow Tarp in Winter

Winter weather can be tough on your equipment and worksite. Whether you need to protect outdoor equipment, keep snow off your car, or haul snow off a worksite, an Outpak Snow Tarp can handle the job.

Here's how to use your sling tarp effectively this winter. 

Setting up a Snow Tarp Before the Snow Flies

• Clear the Area: Before laying down your tarp, make sure the area is clear of debris and ice. This will make it easier to spread the tarp and remove it later.
• Position and Secure Your Tarp: Unfold and spread your tarp evenly over the area you want to protect, ensuring sufficient overhang on all sides. Secure the tarp with stakes, tie-downs, or weights using the reinforced handles and grommets, especially if you're expecting high winds. For added security on flat surfaces, consider using grommets for tie-downs.

Using Your Tarp During a Snowfall

• Regular Checks: Check your tarp periodically throughout the snowfall to ensure it remains securely in place and snow isn't piling up in uncovered areas.
• Timely Removal: It's best to remove snow from the tarp while it's still cold and powdery, as it will be lighter and easier to move.
• Loosen and Pull: Remove any anchors and carefully pull the tarp from one end, preferably downhill if on a slope. Outpak sling tarps have lifting handles to help with this. For large tarps, have two or more people pull from different sides.

Using Your Snow Tarp for Equipment Coverage

Outpak sling tarps are also great for protecting equipment, materials, and vehicles.

• Clean and Prepare: Ensure the equipment is dry and free of dirt or snow. Position it on a level surface, ideally slightly elevated, with a slight incline to help snow slide off.
• Drape and Secure: Spread the tarp over the equipment, ensuring it's fully covered with adequate overhang. Use bungee cords, tie-down straps, or ropes with the grommets to secure the tarp, especially for larger items.
• Ventilation: If covering something sensitive to moisture, leave small ventilation gaps to reduce condensation.
• Regular Inspection: Check the tarp regularly, especially after storms, for damage, pooling water, or excessive snow accumulation.

Why Use an Outpak Snow Tarp this Winter?

Outpak tarps are made from durable, water-resistant, and cold-resistant polyethylene, making them ideal for winter. They come in multiple sizes (10x10 and 18x18) and have reinforced edges, corners, and rust-resistant grommets for added strength and durability.

By following these tips and using your Outpak sling tarp properly, you can protect your belongings from the worst of winter and keep them in top condition for years.

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