Here We Go Again

[Hooch]

Here we go again, folks. I know I need another tarp like I need a hole in my head, but I couldn't resist. I had a great couple days hiking the IMT in VA with Doc and a great couple days at Trail Days, but am completely bummed I didn't get my time off approved to go to the Big Ditch. So, how to feel better? Well, order new gear, of course!

After a quick comm with Brian, I pulled the trigger on a black MacCat Deluxe. Now I feel great! It makes not being able to go to the Gorge a little more tolerable. I'll be able to put the new tarp to use in a couple weeks when Dancer and I go for a little 3 day hike.

[Hamhock]

Congrats on the "pick me up" tarp! I just order a 8x10 rect last week. My first REAL TARP! I can't wait! My son and I are going to the Gorge this weekend and I was hoping for three days but like you couldn't get more time off so I'll take an overnighter just as well!

[mountaingoat]

Hooch, what were your previous tarps and what will this one fo that the others didn't?
I do have to say that the quality of OES is top notch, having a Maccat Standard myself.

[Hooch]

Hooch, what were your previous tarps. . . .

I currently own 2 Speer Winter Tarps and a Speer 8x10 Cat Cut tarp. I had a MacCat Deluxe that I bought used from someone on WB, but sold it not terribly long after I got it a couple years ago to a friend who needed a tarp.

. . . .what will this one do that the others didn't?. . . .

Nothing, really. Just another option to have.

[Cannibal]

Hooch, what were your previous tarps and what will this one do that the others didn't?

Nothing, really. Just another option to have.

Only reason I ever need.

Congrats on the new roof! It's an awfully good roof to boot and I do like me some black tarps.

[Hooch]

. . . .I do like me some black tarps.

Yep, me too! I'm trying to go stealthier with my hang. Anyone who's seen my current setup knows there's a lot of orange in it (No-Tangle, orange Whoopies, etc). I also ordered dark colored whoopies for my Blackbird and black guyline for the new tarp. I'll be totally ninja.

[exup]

Blacked out is the way to be. Ahh, there's nothing prettier than a blacked out maccat, heavy on the cat cuts, pretty tarp made I do believe.

[SpaceCadet]

Where were the color options? I just ordered a Maccat deluxe and don't remember color options at any point. Hmmm what color will it be? I love surprises!

[exup]

I'm sure it'll be gray. Like most the pictures. To my knowledge you have to email him and ask him to make it. I don't believe he keeps colors in stock other than gray, but if he has it, he'll make it in that color. Brian was a dream to work with on my standard.