Mod Question, SNUGPAK All weather shelter.

[DWTLAX]

I am going to use the SnugPak all weather shelter as my tarp for a while, well until I can afford a more specific tarp. They only have grommets on the corners and I cannot use an A frame configuration. If I use gorilla tape then put a grommet through the tape, will that be enough to strengthen the fabric at the grommets so I can attach to a ridge line?

[brohawk]

If you run the ridgeline under the tarp for support and prusik knot where the grommets are just don't pull them too tight. Let the ridgeline carry the load. I know the gorilla tape is pretty tough stuff and should work. Stinks you have to cut into a good tarp.

[justsomeguy]

is it long enough for a frame set up?

[wisenber]

Why not just hang it in a diamond?

[DWTLAX]

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This is what I ended up doing.

I do use the diamond configuration, but sometimes that is not the best choice. I wanted another config choice.

[wisenber]

IMG_0116-3.jpg

This is what I ended up doing.

I do use the diamond configuration, but sometimes that is not the best choice. I wanted another config choice.

A diamond with two tie outs is a pretty robust option from a 9.5X9.5 tarp. I find the longer ridgeline to be of greater benefit than longer sides. If the weather gets rough, I just hang my hammock closer to the ridgeline and avoid most of the mess. JRB has their 8X8 that accomplishes the same.