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Has anyone ever tried this tarp here? It is called the Guide Gear™ Tarp.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=254694
stoikurt
10-25-2006, 08:55
It looks just like the camo version and probably performs the same, just bigger.
Stoikurt
headchange4u
10-25-2006, 09:38
That's the same tarp that Neo has talked about for so long, only it's white instead of camo. The camo version of Neo's tarp comes in a 9x9 and 12x12 version. I assume the white somes in both sizes also.
It's great tarp for the price. Some people say it's a little heavy, but I have never given a second thought about the weight. I like the camo version better than the white just because of aesthetics.
Does anyone have a link to the camo version?
Never mind I foound it. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=97247
I just bought the 9x9 camo version off WB. It weighed 21 ounces on my postal scale
stoikurt
10-25-2006, 15:26
Mine weighed in at 21.8 ounces plus 0.9 ounces for the storage bag.
Troll Its that same tarp as The Neo SG I have. I think Neo switched from the 9x9 to the 12x12. I like mine but I would like a little more cover.
Troll Its that same tarp as The Neo SG I have. I think Neo switched from the 9x9 to the 12x12. I like mine but I would like a little more cover.
I would have switch to this tarp so I could have the extra foot all the way around, but then I noticed the weight of the tarp. I will stick with my JRB tarp.
I just ordered the 9 foot camo tarp yesterday. To cut down freight %, I also ordered a lightweight sleeping bag. (How's that for logic??)
I almost bought the white 12 foot. Now I'm glad I didn't. because---
I bought a 160 inch/ side catenary cut nysil tarp that I found on Craigs list for $20. It's huge. too big for one hammock. The diagonal is way over 15 feet . It seems to me that the 12 footer would also be too big for one hammock. I was thinking of cutting it but decided against it.
Tom
Just Jeff
10-27-2006, 11:52
That's big enough to have Cirque du Soleil perform in your hammock! Plenty big enough for A-frame, too. Might limit your site selection a bit that big, though. Still...you should have NO worries about getting wet! And $20 is a steal.
headchange4u
10-27-2006, 13:43
I just ordered the 9 foot camo tarp yesterday. To cut down freight %, I also ordered a lightweight sleeping bag. (How's that for logic??)
I almost bought the white 12 foot. Now I'm glad I didn't. because---
I bought a 160 inch/ side catenary cut nysil tarp that I found on Craigs list for $20. It's huge. too big for one hammock. The diagonal is way over 15 feet . It seems to me that the 12 footer would also be too big for one hammock. I was thinking of cutting it but decided against it.
Tom
I will take that tarp off your hands is it's to big for you. :D
stoikurt
10-27-2006, 16:20
If the tarp is that big you'll probably have to get a step ladder to tie your hammock high enough to not drag the ground.:D
blackbishop351
10-27-2006, 18:17
I bought a 160 inch/ side catenary cut nysil tarp that I found on Craigs list for $20. It's huge. too big for one hammock. The diagonal is way over 15 feet . It seems to me that the 12 footer would also be too big for one hammock. I was thinking of cutting it but decided against it.
You should lend that thing out for hurricane relief...use it to cover houses that had their roofs ripped off :D
I have an 8x10 eqoniux that is just the right size i hang it on the diongal using only 2 stakes, works great, plenty on coverge. was out a few week ago in a small hurricne eneisto in pa. for 3 days. i think it weights 13oz. with stuff thats attached. it silnil
Arkwater
10-27-2006, 23:10
I'v been thinking about getting some of that 72 inch sil from Oware and making a 6x10 with no seam. Maybe a cat cut around perimeter. Should come in around 9 oz. That would be about the same size as the big Hennessy fly.
blackbishop351
10-28-2006, 09:25
I'v been thinking about getting some of that 72 inch sil from Oware and making a 6x10 with no seam. Maybe a cat cut around perimeter. Should come in around 9 oz. That would be about the same size as the big Hennessy fly.
I don't know the exact specs on the HH hex, but I saw a couple at Hot Springs and they looked quite a bit wider than 6'.
I think I'm gonna try and finish the sewing on my tarp tonight. Hopefully I'll have pix tomorrow! :D
Arkwater
10-28-2006, 10:41
Forgot they had the hex tarp. I meant the largest a-sym fly, comes with the exp. deluxe.
Has anyone ever tried this tarp here? It is called the Guide Gear™ Tarp.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=254694
:D yeah,i am the guy that got the camo guide gear camo tarp craze going on whiteblaze also known as the neo tarp:cool: neo
Hammockrookie
10-28-2009, 11:58
do 9X9's allow enough room to close the ends to prevent wind and such? I'm considering getting the 12x12 mentioned ( once I get on the waiting list which is out to February :scared: ) just so i can close the doors if need be.
Hammockrookie
10-28-2009, 12:02
hopefully someone responds to this because I just realized this post was from Oct of '06, not this year. Suppose I should pay more attention next time huh?:confused:
angrysparrow
10-28-2009, 12:07
A 3 year old thread? :eek:
The GG tarps are diamond shaped...there aren't any 'doors' to close. When hung, there isn't enough material on the ends to create a windbreak. They do offer plenty of coverage for rain, though.
I think you would have to add a center tie out to hang it rectangularly
The version of that tarp that comes with poles does have a center tie out that can be used for rectangular hanging.
bigbamaguy
10-28-2009, 13:28
hammockrookie:
The GG 12X12 that Drewboy is talking about will work in the configuration you are looking for. I have one and used it this last weekend in winds that were gusting to 10 mph and it worked great. Unfortunately they are out of stock!!!!!!!
angrysparrow
10-28-2009, 13:31
I didn't realize there were two versions of the GG tarps. Interesting.
bigbamaguy
10-28-2009, 13:39
AS:
I have both of the tarps, I will bring them this weekend and let you look at them. I will be using the one that is out of stock at the moment.