DIY Cowboy Trail Boss Convertible Tarp (Hammock-to-Ground)

[kitsapcowboy]

Half serious...have you considered naming your tarp set up configurations, especially the more complex ones?

That's an amusing idea...

Great lookin' tarp, btw.

Sweet design - should be especially perfect for people in the west where going to ground isn't always avoidable.

Just reviewed the instructions on the DWG website. Very thorough. I've been sewing since I was a kid but I couldn't combine my love of sewing with my love of the outdoors until vendors such as DWG provided the fabrics and components to make tarps, hammocks, underquilts, etc. Being able to choose fabric type, color, and compenents along with my own iteration of design is priceless although my credit card is starting to hurt! Love that the HF community is willing to share ideas and provide inspiration. Keep it up.

That is one spacious tarp and a very ingenious method for the ground pitch. Nice work.

Many thanks. I appreciate all the encouragement.

Do you have any pics of it being used with a tandem hang? You know I'm curious... ;-)

It will probably get some serious side-by-side use this summer, and I'll add photos to this discussion thread.

I bet with some inside pole mods, this would be awesome for a bridge hammock. Hint, hint.

All of the ground-edge tie-outs have 1/2" Beastee Dee rings for internal pole compatibility; I'll have to build some custom 0.344" poles for the Trail Boss, but I think you're right. I also think a "floating porch mode" on this tarp using the same poles will be pretty sweet.

That is a sexy beast of a tarp. Love the multi-functional design and the fact that it appears to do, both, ground and hammock very well! Really excited about the future of the articles section at dwg with your excellent contributions. The Trail boss report looks thorough and easy to follow. A phenomenal DIY resource to go along with the great products at dutchwaregear.com, is a hammock community WIN. Thanks for everything, Cowboy.

I'm excited about that too. You are most welcome, and thank you for your kind comments and for reading this report.

[Dynamystic]

That is a sexy beast of a tarp. Love the multi-functional design and the fact that it appears to do, both, ground and hammock very well!

Really excited about the future of the articles section at dwg with your excellent contributions. The Trail boss report looks thorough and easy to follow. A phenomenal DIY resource to go along with the great products at dutchwaregear.com, is a hammock community WIN. Thanks for everything, Cowboy.

+1

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[XJ35S]

Great tarp. Excellent tutorial ! I have one simple question that isn't major. On the ridge line tabs, there is a small tail over hanging the ridge and it doesn't look like there is any stitching below the horizontal ridge line row. Are these tails left loose? silicone glued down?


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[TxAggie]

Mikey Likey!!!

I like your Star tarp, but I think I might like this one even more!


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[kitsapcowboy]

Great tarp. Excellent tutorial ! I have one simple question that isn't major. On the ridge line tabs, there is a small tail over hanging the ridge and it doesn't look like there is any stitching below the horizontal ridge line row. Are these tails left loose? silicone glued down?

Thanks. Correct. There are tabs have length equal to the width of the ribbon and are cut and heat-sealed roughly flush with the bottom edge of the folded grosgrain over the ridge line. They are left loose with no concerns so far, but you're welcome to finish yours any way you like.

Mikey Likey!!!

I like your Star tarp, but I think I might like this one even more!

Thank you; this tarp makes a really nice shelter, in the trees or on the ground.

[Buckaroo]

What is the story on the stacking of the line lock and the D ring ? When do you use which ?

[kitsapcowboy]

What is the story on the stacking of the line lock and the D ring ? When do you use which ?

Provides maximum versatility for built-in hardware-based adjustment, direct staking to the ground, use with larger-diameter cord, double internal .344" pole compatibility (with Dyneema cord tethers), etc. Two-way tie-outs do it all for the literal cost of 4 grams and less than a dollar.

* Use the LineLoc for convenient adjustment of compatible cord
* Use the Beastee Dee ring for larger-diameter cord, larkshead shock cord loops, or stakes
* Use the LineLoc for cordage in conjunction with the Beastee Dee for .344" poles

[Lebreton]

That is really cool, tarp is on my list of din projects this may be the way to go