Jrb 8x8

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10-12-2006, 16:53
FanaticFringer

Jrb 8x8

My Tarp

http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_fi...Nyl%20Tarp.htm
10-12-2006, 18:38
ShakeyLeggs

That was one of the tarps I was looking at as I was deciding on what tarp to get. I had narrowed it down to the JrB Trap, HH Hex, and the MacCat. I went with the MacCat due to its size and coverage. Now if the postal service will ever get my MO to the person I bought the tarp off of I will be all set.
10-26-2006, 18:35
nchiker467

I was about to buy this tarp until i read about the guide gear camo tarp, awsome tarp :cool:
10-26-2006, 19:35
attroll

I am sure the guide gear tarp is a good tarp. I got the JRB tarp because of the weight savings. There is almost a pound difference.
10-28-2006, 11:10
neo

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Originally Posted by attroll

I am sure the guide gear tarp is a good tarp. I got the JRB tarp because of the weight savings. There is almost a pound difference.

more like 11 0z difference plus jrb tarp is only 7.2 x 7.2 i sold mine:cool: neo
10-28-2006, 11:11
neo

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Originally Posted by nchiker467

I was about to buy this tarp until i read about the guide gear camo tarp, awsome tarp :cool:

the guide gear tarp is better,bigger,better made,less cost:cool: neo
10-28-2006, 13:36
attroll

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Originally Posted by neo

more like 11 0z difference plus jrb tarp is only 7.2 x 7.2 i sold mine:cool: neo

As I said almost a pound difference. 11 ounces is 11 ounces. It may not be a big deal on short overnighters or weekends, but every little bit adds up. Ex specially if your doing a thru hike.

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Originally Posted by neo

the guide gear tarp is better,bigger,better made,less cost:cool: neo

It may be bigger and cost less but that is because you have the added weight.
10-28-2006, 15:44
Arkwater

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Originally Posted by attroll

As I said almost a pound difference. 11 ounces is 11 ounces. It may not be a big deal on short overnighters or weekends, but every little bit adds up. Ex specially if your doing a thru hike.

11oz.... base layer clothing, two evening meals, rain gear, 2 or 3 inches extra loft, pillow, double oatmeal for a week... all better ways to spend 11 oz than on an "economy" tarp.
10-28-2006, 22:35
blackbishop351

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Originally Posted by Arkwater

11oz.... base layer clothing, two evening meals, rain gear, 2 or 3 inches extra loft, pillow, double oatmeal for a week... all better ways to spend 11 oz than on an "economy" tarp.

You're only eating 5.5 oz. of food for dinner?? Wow...
10-28-2006, 23:04
Arkwater

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Originally Posted by blackbishop351

You're only eating 5.5 oz. of food for dinner?? Wow...

ain't Freeze Dried grand!!!:)
10-29-2006, 07:39
neo

Quote:

Originally Posted by attroll

As I said almost a pound difference. 11 ounces is 11 ounces. It may not be a big deal on short overnighters or weekends, but every little bit adds up. Ex specially if your doing a thru hike.

It may be bigger and cost less but that is because you have the added weight.

:D but i love this tarp and and i am not a gram weanie:cool: neo
10-29-2006, 13:33
attroll

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Originally Posted by neo

:D but i love this tarp and and i am not a gram weanie:cool: neo

If you love it then that is great. I was not trying to convince you that it is not right for you. I was just stating why it was not right for me. If anone likes it and and has no problem using it, then it is for them.
11-25-2006, 19:16
rambler

I, too, refrained from the camo tarp because of the weight. As to the JRB vs. MacCat, I favor the JRB because of its straight edges make it more suitable when used as a stand-alone tarp because it provides a bit more coverage. When used as a stand-alone, the ridge line runs between different corners. The true rectangular shape makes it easily adaptable laeving planty of room for one person and gear. Nevertheless, I really do like the shape of the MacCat tarp, too. It looks as though it can be a nice taut pitch over a hammock. Another small advantage of the JRB is that it only requires two stakes, one on each side of the hammock. Often it is not easy to get two stakes on a side planted as they might be on level ground in your backyard.