tarp advice in Japan

[BanjerDan]

I've hammock camped with my 11' Dutch hammock about 3 times now and love it. Warm weather here in southern Japan , but on my latest trip I ran into a little more rain and wind than I've been used to. My 338cm (133inch) Mont-Bell diamond tarp just doesn't give me the weather protection I need and it barely covers the ends of my hammock set-up. It is light at only 360 grams, but I'm going to sell it and get something else. What else is the question? I can get another Mont-Bell tarp at the same length 338cm but in a Hexa shape, but I think this will have only slightly better coverage. I would like a WB Superfly but it is close to $200 with shipping to Japan. I can get a Kelty Noah 12 for about $110, but it's a little big and heavy for what I need. Or take a chance and order something from aliexpress? hammock_camp_yakushima.jpg

[TrailSlug]

Sounds like you've done your home work. The big tarps are the Superfly from Warbonnet , Winter Haven from http://www.simplylightdesigns.com, and the Winter Dream from http://www.undergroundquilts.com. Otherwise the Kelty is a good tarp albeit a bit heavy.

[SilvrSurfr]

I wouldn't bother with AliExpress - dodgy quality and you'll probably be the first on the block to experiment. If I had to choose between Kelty Noah 12 x 12 at $110 and Warbonnet Superfly at $200, I'd choose the Superfly every time.

[KBr00ks]

Nice bike.

Are there any outdoors equipment stores or online suppliers in Japan? I have no clue what that market is like over there... Suppose you wouldn't be asking if there were choices to be had locally.

[GingaNingaJP]

Hi fellow Japan hammock fan.
I imported an Etowah tarp and really like it. I used it during my most recent trip and it covered my 11 foot hammock, but not a lot of room at either end. I am using the 8x10, but the 10x10 might be a better option. Etowah only charges $15 to ship to Japan, and I think they still have a sale on.

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I have also been looking at getting one from a local maker.
You could probably contact him and ask him to make you one bigger or smaller than what he has listed on his site.

http://www.ks-ultralightgear.com/p/tarp.html

Finally, if you want to try making your own you can get supplies here in Japan from Outdoor Material Mart. I got my Tyvek from them.
https://outdoormaterialmart.jp/

I have really enjoyed using the hammock here in Japan, how about you?

[BanjerDan]

Thanks for the replies everyone. GingaNingaJP, I might contact the ks-ultralight fellow, I think the L tarp (3mx2.5m) might work, but a custom 3.5x2.5m might be more ideal for an A-frame rectangle tarp. Prices seem reasonable. Would 30D silnylon pretty thin and fragile?

[Tacblades]

Well i have a companies list and there are some in japan on there so try that.

Also there is a facebook group called MYOG Japan some clever guys on there.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...?usp=drive_web

[GingaNingaJP]

That's a great resource Tacblades, thanks.

[BanjerDan]

I like that list Tacblades. Especially with some of the bikepacking gear companies listed. I'm thinking it will be easiest and cheaper for me to pick up a hex version of the Mont-Bell, I think the extra hex coverage will be enough for me. http://en.montbell.jp/products/goods...uct_id=1122474
If not, I will try to source another tarp next spring when I go to the USA.

[Adeonhisown]

I have a trap from abroad, but I stopped these on amazon.co jp

Pretty cheap.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B01...H1L&ref=plSrch

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