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Anyone done using the macCat micro with a black bird? Any pics? Hows the coverage?
Excuse the wording. (Smart phone)
dakotaross
07-04-2012, 20:13
Recently used my MCat std with the BB and it was adequate, but I wouldn't go any smaller.
dragon360
07-05-2012, 09:51
I have a micro and it covers the Blackbird fine. However, understand that this is to me a more fine weather tarp and though it will shield me from rain, I wouldn't want to ride out any real storms in them. A great and fun ounce calculating tarp though for the price! If you are looking for real coverage - may want to move up the ladder though.
im just looking for a light weather or summer tarp i have a kelty 12 for winter
True it does cover but no room for anything other than straight down rain. IMO it's good for keeping the dew off and prob a light rain. I sold mine. It is a great fair weather tarp.
dangerous
07-05-2012, 11:16
Nothing against OES tarps, but you might condisder the Wilderness logics Tadpole. It's a great summer tarp at a great price, and if you decide it's not for you I doubt you'll have any trouble selling it on the forums.
I my favorite thing about the Oes tarps are the cat cut.
Cannibal
07-05-2012, 17:07
I like my Micro. I've used it over my Blackbirds a few times without trouble.
It covers the Blackbirds with a smallest margin of error, but coverage is complete. Agreed with the thoughts that it isn't the best in storm conditions. However, spring and summer showers are no problem at all. :cool:
How often are they on the website ive been looking and there never in stock.
Cannibal
07-05-2012, 17:47
I doubt he sells a whole lot of them; the mantra these days seems to be 'the bigger, the better' when it comes to tarps. Send him an email and see what he says. I know he isn't doing them in cuben at the moment, but otherwise he should be able to get a Micro to you.
he does not sell the micros anymore i emaild him :( booooo. lol
Hey there.....maybe take a look at the "Edge" tarp.....http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/tarps.php Smallish.....I made one that is very similar in size. 3' sides....11' ridgeline.
Here is a picture of mine.
Shug
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3115/2490778310_9bb2967583_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shugsbackpacktrips/2490778310/)
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3054/2490008991_68f480cee5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shugsbackpacktrips/2490008991/)
Shug your tarp is the reason i an looking into a smaller tarp. Lol
StumpJumper
07-08-2012, 16:14
I'm a huge WB and OES tarp fan (I have one of each) but recently picked up a WL Tadpole for my minimalist, summer trips. It really is a great tarp. Value-durability-weight... It's hard to beat. I'm a fan now.
does the tadpole have a cat cut? got any pics id love to see it in action
StumpJumper
07-09-2012, 16:38
It does have some nice catcuts. Check out the WL website. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the tarp pitched off hand. I picked up a "green" one and really enjoy the color from underneath while laying in the hammock.
Pictures from the site......http://wildernesslogics.com/Tad-Pole-Tad-Pole.htm
rip waverly
07-09-2012, 18:05
i had a micro - i have faith in its ability to cover. not being made anymore though. and, i'd be more comfortable on extended type trips with a little more coverage.
tadpole rules. i have one now--- great sized tarp. cat cuts on all sides, including ridgeline. built of a slightly burlier sil than the 'ultra-sil' stuff some UL vendors are using. really, quite perfect. i got panel pulls on mine - 1 each side, although they essentially unnecessary.
i've also always wanted an edge tarp from wb- or an oes standard... so my gear neurosis maybe get the best of me seeing the tadpole swim away.
anyways... good luck on your small'ish tarp search.