Looking for a new tarp "time to kick the heavy army poncho to the curb" looking at the tadpole but I'm not sure how I want it hooked cord pockets extra tie outs ridge line just looking for some insight on how to set up my hanging hideaway
Looking for a new tarp "time to kick the heavy army poncho to the curb" looking at the tadpole but I'm not sure how I want it hooked cord pockets extra tie outs ridge line just looking for some insight on how to set up my hanging hideaway
I just got a Tadpole with side panel pulls and tarp skins, Stingerz and Lash It are en route. I'm using separate ridge lines, with Stingerz to swap between tarps, and guylines attached to shock cord loop via prussiks . Wasn't sure how useful the panel pulls would be, but ordered that way after seeing it recommended here. They don't hurt anything, unless you're REALLY weight conscious, and have proven useful in my limited use thus far. I may try cord pockets one day but don't see an issue with just wrapping my guylines up when I'm done.
Hope this helps, let us know where you end up
Packing up for the trip to Maine and hung my new Tadpole on my SLS to get my kit ready. Only had to adjust the attachments an inch or so from my old DIY. No side pulls or guyline pockets. Fantastic workmanship and it instill more confidence in me keeping my rig dry.
Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.
My Tadpole is ordered and on the way. I chose the stock tarp without any upgrades simply to save money. I don't usually set up my tarp in any fancy configurations so I am pretty sure I'll be happy with it as is.
You will really like your TadPole.
Mine is stock 132" no extras, slick and clean.
I use a 30' continuous ridge line with 2 of Dutch's tarp Flyz.
I run the CRL under the tarp and use 2 soft shackles to prussic the tarp onto the RL.
30" 3/16" shock cord on the corner stake outs.
All rolled and tucked in a set of mesh tarp skins.
It's quick and tight.
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Yup pulled the Trigger just added some side tie outs now just hunting for some cordage if anyone has any extra cord they want to sell I'll take it off your hands
I used and spliced braided downrigger line until I finally broke down and got lash it. Might have a few spare lengths with a loop on one end, back spliced on the other I could send your way. Braided mason line works well also, I found it too small in diameter for me.
Next chance I get, I'll see what I've got for ya.
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