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Arthur Forbes
(FNF) - F
Oware Question & Tarp Question on 08/31/2010 12:38:21 MDT Print View

I ordered a Oware 8X10 flat tarp over a week ago with 2-day shipping and it has not arrived yet. I have tried to call them numerous times but only get a recording - does anyone know if they shut down their operation for a few weeks in the summer like many in the cottage industry do?

I am leaving for a 7 day trip in the Wind River Range on Sunday and I need a tarp for this trip and I am begining to think this one will not arrive in time. Can anyone suggest another tarp that I would be able to purchase quickly, like a MSR E-Wing, the Granite Gear or Kelty cat tarps? This was going to be my first multi-night tarp trip and I have little experience with them.

Thanks!

Arthur Forbes
(FNF) - F
Oware is out of town! on 08/31/2010 12:45:33 MDT Print View

I just looked at their website a little more closely and they are closed Aug 24 - Sep 10 and I placed my order on Aug 23rd but it appears that I missed the boat!

Any other suggestions for a tarp I can get this week? Like the cottage tarps but that is probably not an option since it appears everyone is in the backcountry now!

Travis Leanna
(T.L.) - MLife

Locale: Wisconsin
Re: Oware is out of town! on 08/31/2010 12:50:02 MDT Print View

The BPL Nano tarp is in stock.

Eduard Mostert
(emostert) - MLife

Locale: Northeast
Re: Oware is out of town! on 08/31/2010 13:24:12 MDT Print View

Try the following companies:
1. Outdoor Equipment Supplier
2. Alpinlite
3. Etowah Outfitters
4. Jacks R Better
5. Equinox

There are more companies that deal with tarp, but these came to mind first.

Arthur Forbes
(FNF) - F
Thanks! on 08/31/2010 13:55:25 MDT Print View

I will check these places out, thanks for the info! I really wanted that Oware but you have to do what you have to do - improvise, adapt & overcome!

John Shannon
(jshann) - F

Locale: Texas
Re: Thanks! on 08/31/2010 17:57:53 MDT Print View

I've emailed oware a number of times over the years, but never got an answer to any of them ; ). Not sure why.

Correction to above. I did receive a reply to an email in 2006 about the alphamid.

Edited by jshann on 08/31/2010 20:05:34 MDT.

b willi jones
(mrjones) - F

Locale: best place in the world !?
oware on 08/31/2010 18:48:37 MDT Print View

try end 2 end trail suppy, sweet to deal with, should have some stock by the looks of it, may not be the model you are after though

Edited by mrjones on 08/31/2010 18:49:42 MDT.

Angelo Radano
(zalmen_mlotek)

Locale: New England
Me three on 08/31/2010 20:01:02 MDT Print View

I also have emailed them (a handful of times) and have NEVER received a reply. Customer support is a big deal to me and after about 5 unanswered emails pretty much seals the deal.

When I emailed Jacks R Better, not only did I get a reply within a few hours but I also got to talk to the co-owner the following day on the phone. I bought a quilt that day.

Bob Gross
(--B.G.--) - F

Locale: Silicon Valley
Re: Oware Question & Tarp Question on 08/31/2010 20:05:10 MDT Print View

I always found Gossamer Gear to have excellent customer support. It might be worth a try.

--B.G.--

Aaron Reichow
(areichow)

Locale: Northern Minnesota
GG White Lightning on 08/31/2010 20:37:07 MDT Print View

I live by a couple of stores that carry the Granite Gear tarp, I think only in one size. I also have an Equinox silnylon flat tarp, but a big one- 10' x 12' I could sell you. I pitched it in the yard 3 times, never used as a shelter. Either case I'd send out overnight or 2nd day air, your cost.

PM me if you'd be interested in either! I could get it out tomorrow. Only would work if your in the US, though.

David Olsen
(oware) - F

Locale: Columbia Highlands
Out of town on 08/31/2010 20:55:56 MDT Print View

I am out of town for a couple of weeks, hiking in the
CA coast range and visiting friends. While I have internet
access at times, I cannot ship stuff. I can cancel the
order if you find something else in time.

Dave

do(at)owareusa.com