Using a second tarp to close off one end?

[robanna]

Has anyone ever used a second tarp to create a door on the windward end of your setup?

I have a ProFly XL, a DIY Hex Fly, and a poncho tarp and was thinking that I could hand the Profly and then use one of the other to close off the other end. I thought I could make a triangle out of the poncho or use three tie-out of the hex. The idea is just to cut down on the wind; since we'll be in the mountains the down-slope thermals at night can get pretty bad and a bit unpredictable. If I could close three sides that would give me 180° to play with as opposed to needing to be perpendicular to the thermals and if you don't guess which way they'll come perfectly, you'll have a wicked draft all night.

I'm going to try a few set ups in the backyard but wanted to know if anyone has done this yet and what the results were.

[pgibson]

Less weight and made to do it would be a set of Grizz Beaks. Check them out at 2QZQ's website.

[robanna]

If only beaks or doors were in the budget...

[dkurfiss]

I did it with one of the cheap Walmart blue tarps but I was not carrying it. Got caught in Mi in 30F temps with a north wind kicking up. The only way I could hang was with the opening facing N-S. Got a Walmart 5x7, cut it as needed and used close pins to hold it together on the north side. It was not pretty nor light weight but it stopped the wind.

[bluzharp]

I believe Grizz said that.he used a poncho on the end and that gave him the idea for the Grizz Beak. Your poncho should work pretty well. Grizzbeak is just a bit bigger but the poncho is already in your pack.


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[robanna]

A google search for "Grizz Beaks poncho" pulled up what I needed. I wasn't finding much searching for poncho tarp doors. Thanks guys!

[Brooklyn]

This thread has got me thinking of how to add on to an asym tarp for windy conditions or just additional coverage when needed.......hmmm.