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I am thinking about asking the better half for a tarp for my B-Day... Need something reasonable around C-note give or take.
Some of the thoughts I have had so far are:
AHE Toxaway Lake
WL Tadpole
Others?
I like that WL can add the "pockets" for the guy lines. I also think I would like the slighty smaller size of the Tadpole (132" vs 144").
What are your thoughts on the 2 and any others I should Consider?
I love my Hennessey Hex. It is 10x12 and has the pockets for the guy lines. I use the lines that came with it and it works great. Having the 12' ridgeline is great for the long 11' hammocks.
Tadpole, all day long....
Even though I own a cuben tarp, my Tadpole is my go to tarp 99% of the time.
I use cuben however a friend of mine recently purchased a tad pole from WL and I seam sealed it for her and even though I have not camped with it she reported back to me that it kept her and her WBBB dry in a 48hr rain storm. So if your not going to go cuben then I'd consider looking at the Western Logic tarps. However Warbonnet makes a great tarp as well so a tarp from either vendor would do you very well. It alll comes down to price and the small differences in dimensions between the tarps.
(IMHO) The WL Tadpole is my spring to fall "go to" tarp. It's lite and has great coverage.
I couldn't find a better tarp for the money.
When the cold weather sets in I carry my WL OldManWinter. It has longer sides and doors.
The OMW is also my wife's fav because she feels more secure and private inside it's cavernous coverage.
I will be purchasing a WL BigDaddy later this summer. The BD has the side length of my OMW but no doors.
I think/hope it will be the best of both worlds.
BTW, I have 3 hammocks and only 2 tarps so obviously it is mandatory that I pickup a 3rd tarp :)
I hope this was helpful in some small way.
__bob__
When I was looking at tarps, I was pretty sure I was going with the Tadpole. A few members mentioned that, for a few dollars more, the Big Daddy was a good bit larger.
I ended up with the Big Daddy mainly because it's my first tarp & I just figured a larger tarp gave me more room for error, if not put up perfectly. I definitely won't run out of room anytime soon!
Looks like the Tadpole...
Now how do give the ever so slightest suggestion that I want a hammock tarp and then once I get that suggestion thought how do I get the oh and by the way I want THAT Tarp.....???? Oh the problems of being a grown up and no one asking for a wish list anymore
1. Print it out and post it on the bathroom mirror.
2. Tell your other half's best friend what you want and let them do the hint dropping.
3. Make the website the first instant load window on the computer.
4. Make a pic of the tarp the wallpaper on the computer.
Of course, you could just be direct and mention that's what you'd like. Works for me. :-)
That's the best part for me, my family ask me what I want, I tell them, they look confused and tell me to order it and then they transfer money into my bank account. I don't like surprises so it's a win win. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Not_Yet
For weight vs. coverage vs. price, it's really hard to beat the Tadpole in a manufacturer-bought tarp (DIY will likely come out cheaper, if you already have the skills).
As to the tip-off? Well, my way is to tell my wife when she asks; she tells everyone else what I'm looking for. Don't know if that'll work for you.
Hope it helps!
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Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
To add to your options...
5) Go all "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" on them. Just swap images of Devils Tower with the tarp you want..
http://youtu.be/IDABVdrR4gA?t=29s
It looked like someone was building some Turtle Dog Stands at 0:48. Maybe you could ask for one of those, too. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TallPaul
what's a c-note?
A c note is $100
I have an Arrowhead Toxaway. I wanted a 12' ridgeline and it seemed the best I could find for the cost. Having said that, others were close but I wanted green and the Toxaway was the only one I could find in that color at the time.
I really like it and thoroughly recommend it.
For 30 more you have a Superfly...20oz rigged with lines and in mountaingoat skins. I will never camp with out tarp doors again!! The thing is cavernous.
Will second the Hennessy Hex good coverage and virtually bombproof.
Best bet just tell her what you want os do what I did buy it for yourself and wrap it up from your "Secret Admirer". Should have seen her face.
HH hex fly on amazon 4 about $70. I love it:D pockets 4 the cord are sweet and it covers so well!!
I don't see the connection:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by LFCRed
Century note
C is for centum, Latin for 100.
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Was going to buy a Tadpole but ended up getting the Big Daddy. Just wanted alittle more coverage. When I received it I set it up in the backyard, the wife came out to check it out. She said it was to big of a tarp, then she went silent for a minute and decided she wanted and ordered one. Go figure.
That's some intelligent slang! I still remember the first thing my Latin teacher taught me, Ubi o' ubi, est meus sub ubi? (Where o' where is my underwear?)Quote:
Originally Posted by MDSH
I saw a post that mentioned Western Logic Tarps but I get zero hits on this in Google. Anybody have info or URL for this company?
I believe its wilderness logics. http://www.wildernesslogics.com/Tarps_c9.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by DanFoto
Love the Tadpole. For a lot of members of this forum it is their go-to 3 season tarp.
Not mentioned here, but I really like my Shangri La tarp from AHE. Rigged with lines and and snake skins, in the stuff sack, weighs 15 OZ. It does have a foot and head end, so have to remember which way to string it, but I love mine.
For winter or cold nasty weather I have the WL old man winter. I opted for the 12' ridgeline. With the side tie outs it is very spacious, made the pals jealous on my last winter hang. Whatever you buy I suggest getting a tarp with the side panel pulls, makes a huge difference in the space inside the tarp.
I can't afford multiple tarps, so I've decided on the WB Superfly. It's not that heavy (I'm still young and strong) and for the price I feel like I won't beat it in terms of size, coverage, ways to use it, etc. Plus it will be good for any weather, just overkill for lighter storms. The biggest thing for me was the price vs the utility. I want a tarp I can use any time until I have enough money to buy whatever I want and start branching out into smaller, lighter, etc. Just my .02
I went with HEx and added a single line tarp ridgeline...has been idiot proof so far (good thing). Have not been out enough yet to make a call on the tarp pull outs, but I'm tempted.