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

[BrianWillan]

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.

Remember with a bridge hammock, your tarp needs to cover the spreader bars or you run the risk of getting wet. So if you go with a hex shaped tarp, factor that in. The large Hennessey Hammocks hex tarp in polyurethane coated is $70 US but weighs 23 oz.

I don't think you're going to find what you are looking for in a new tarp. Check the for sale section, for a used large/winter silnylon tarp (Super Fly, JRB 11x10, etc) that will get you the weight and cost fact you are after.

Cheers

Brian

[barnes3126]

If I were buying today, the Arrowhead Equipment Toxaway would bet a close look. It is about the size of a Hennessy Hex, weight is very low at 14 oz and it is on sale now for $80.00.

[jerseydave]

Not looking to side track the thread here but I am following along because of similar interest.

Would both the tadpole and toxaway give adequite coverage for a WBBB in a good storm?

Thanks and again, hope I don't hijack.

[bab5freak]

I went through several really heavy summer storms with an eno pro fly covering my wbbb. The pro fly is actually narrower than the tad pole, and I stayed dry, even in a driving rain. You do have to look out for the rain splashing up, but I suspect that is a problem except for the largest tarps.