Next Tarp - JRB Style?

**hppyfngy** · 08-12-2011, 10:53

What could be more versatile than a JRB style 11x10?

I'm planning a new tarp build. I have a small 9x9 I pitch as a diamond, but I'm not good enough to get great coverage from it. I have my giant hex that I love, but it's pretty heavy @ like 36oz.

I've looked at most every style and can't think of a better all around shape than the rectangle, and 11x10 seems to be a very sweet spot. I don't really winter hang, so just looking for good coverage options and Baker Hut style appeals to me a lot too.

Got my 1.1 silnylon and scissors in hand.

Anything I've missed?

**PuckerFactor** · 08-12-2011, 13:22

I agree with you. The next tarp I make will probably be an 11'X10' with doors. Almost like a BWDD Winter dream, but with the doors a bit shorter. My current one is a 12'x10', and it's humongous, almost too big sometimes. It's rectangular, with the door tieouts 3' down each long edge, and a cat cut 6' long in the middle. I've found that's really the only one that's necessary for a tight pitch. The next one will probably be 12' along the edges and 11' at the ridgeline.
Sounds like you've got a good handle on the size you want.

Oh, and hey neighbor, I'm down in Radford, but grew up in Ch'ville and Orange.

PF

**hppyfngy** · 08-12-2011, 14:45

Hey PF, whatcha doing down there? Traitor! jk...

Yeah, I'm pretty sold on this shape and size. It's just so versatile. I expect to get good coverage and keep it around a pound. Lots of tie outs!

Also, it's just so easy.

**BillyBob58** · 08-12-2011, 15:28

I'm also in agreement. I like the rectangle over all shape with small cat cuts such as the JRB. Very versatile, and I actually prefer the coverage of an 11 ft rectangle to that of a somewhat longer hex cut. And then there is the Baker Hut configuration!

**hppyfngy** · 08-12-2011, 18:53

Looks good BB

Is that a proper JRB or one you made?

**hppyfngy** · 08-14-2011, 15:29

Any patterns floating around that might be similar? I'm trying to figure out how many and placement of tie outs and cat cuts...if I do them... and how deep.

**jima59** · 08-14-2011, 20:26

This weekend I seam sealed my first tarp project, 10 by 12 rectangle and it is humongus.....more than I will ever need whetherin a hammock or on the ground... good learning project for me.