Any reason I should be using a ridgeline? The ridge on the tarp looked good and strong, and I like the way it pulls as-is. However, I am open to suggestions?
Any reason I should be using a ridgeline? The ridge on the tarp looked good and strong, and I like the way it pulls as-is. However, I am open to suggestions?
It looks good as is. The only reason I could see for a ridge line would be in extreme weather for added support.
What are the ground dimensions inside with the doors closed? I have a 12' x 10' DIY rectangle that I can close the ends on and the floor space is 6' square. Just wondering what yours is.
Ellis
Looks great! If the fabric doesn't turn out to be waterproof in the long term, it might be a great candidate for making your own sil. Be sure to try it on some leftover fabric scraps first!
OK...addendum to the original post. Here are some pics of the weight and how it stuffs in the sack I made for it. The Sharpie is in the picture simply to give a sense of scale. It comes in right at 3 pounds with all of the rope and stuff sack (and I need to downsize the rope...I just grabbed some cheap 1/4" rope from home depot for now). Thanks for all of the input...so far it has been completely waterproof through a rainstorm and does quite a bit for improving the temp in my hammock when cold outside.
I know it is a bit on the heavy side, I will re-weigh when I put lighter rope on. Also, I am considering removing the doors and making them optional in really bad weather. All in all, though, I am fairly happy. This tarp cost me a total of about $8, and it seems to have turned out pretty well for a first try.
Last edited by bowl-maker; 09-09-2012 at 14:46.
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