Hex tarp that won't break the bank...or my back.

**Frost** · 08-01-2012, 21:29

I am completely outfitted for hanging finally...except I only have my winter tarp, which is huge, and crazy heavy. I bought the fabric for a cat cut tarp, but I simply don't have the time to do the project right now.

I hang in a bridge hammock that's about 10' to the ends of the suspension triangle. The first one that caught my eye was the Eno Profly, but it's only 10'6" on the ridgeline, and at 22oz, it seems crazy heavy for such a small tarp.

Can anybody point me toward a hex tarp that will give me decent coverage, decent weight, and is $100 or less? I know that might be a tall order, but I figure it's worth a shot.

**DJames** · 08-01-2012, 21:37

Arrowhead Equpiment Anniversary Sale: Toxaway Tarp $80. Just what you are looking for.

http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/

**Rooster** · 08-01-2012, 21:38

Arrowhead equipment Toxaway tarp is 14 ounces and currently on sale.

**Frost** · 08-01-2012, 21:43

That's a heck of a lead Rooster and DJames!, thanks!

**flatline** · 08-01-2012, 22:02

my "go to" tarp is a Wilderness Logics Tad Pole
11.5oz, 4 colors to choose, 1.2 double coated sil-nylon.

**barnes3126** · 08-01-2012, 23:32

I got the Hennessy Hex Poly, it is about $60.00, the silnylon version is lighter but about twice the price.

**bindibadgi** · 08-01-2012, 23:42

I second the WL Tadpole. Beautiful piece of work, great coverage (unless you have a super long hammock), and it's really light. Mine comes in at 12.1oz, complete with guy lines, stuff sack and continuous ridge line.

**Owl** · 08-02-2012, 09:51

Originally Posted by barnes3126

I got the Hennessy Hex Poly, it is about $60.00, the silnylon version is lighter but about twice the price.

+1 to this. The HH Hex poly tarp is what I use. I don't know what your weight requirements are for your tarp, but I know that I've been using mine for the last year and half, and I've yet to get wet. I've also just recently added doors to mine with velcro closures...I'm looking forward to testing that out this winter to see how much that helps warm things up and block out that wind and snow.

**kwchannell89** · 08-02-2012, 09:58

I concur with the Wilderness Logics Tad Pole. I ordered mine the other day it will be here tomorrow. I couldn't find a tarp for same price for similar weight and base on the raving reviews it has, it has superior protections. I cannot wait to get caught in a rainstorm with it.