Wednesday night it got down to 30*, ao I spent the night hanging in my parents' back yard to test out my winter setup. This is the coldest I have been able to hang since I got my thru hike gear together. Everything went fine, but the next morning my dog tore my hammock. He slept inside, and when my mom let him out to paint the town yellow, he got too excited when he saw me and pounced on the tarp. Atleast he missed me.
Anyways.. now there are two little holes and some abrasion marks in my MacCat tarp, and I don't feel it is reliable for a thru hike anymore. I email Brian about a new one, but don't have much hope of hearing back in time. My two optinos are either a homemade Blackcat, or Speer's winter tarp. A Blackcat is out of my sewing abilities at htis time, so I won't even try to attempt it. Does anyone know if Speer's winter tarp would be good or a thru hike. I know it would require 4 extra stakes, but the tarp is still pretty light, and the wind flaps would be nice.
My other question is, is there anyone here who has made a Blaccat already, and would be willing to make one for me? I can pay with money, beer, or helpful services. For example, if you have a cute daughter around my age, I would be willing to keep her company while you make the tarp. That way she doesn't get bored, or go hop on the back of some strange guys motorcycle and run off forever.
Any advice, tips, comments, or daughters would be appreciated. Thanks
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