does the edge tarp provide enough coverage for possible rain or blowing rain? I will be getting the blackbird 1.7, thanks
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does the edge tarp provide enough coverage for possible rain or blowing rain? I will be getting the blackbird 1.7, thanks
I don't have the edge butI do have similar sized tarps and yes it does. Just need to pay more attention. However, I tend to like the larger tarps like the BMJ and Superfly since they give me more coverage for little penalty.
I have no experience with the Edge, but I recently bought a Superfly. My thinking was that the resale value on the Superfly is so good (they regularly go for the new price but with lines and shipping included) that I would rather just try it out first, and if I decide it's more than I need then I can sell it and pick up an Edge and only lose $20 or so.
My guess is that the first few trips I take I'll be really happy to have the extra coverage, since they will be in colder temps, and as things warm up I will feel it less necessary. If this is the case I'll probably just keep the SF and plan on grabbing an Edge for Summer eventually. My major concern with that plan is the random torrential downpour in Summer; since switching to hammocking I've gotten a lot of 'but you can't hang out in a hammock if you get stuck in the rain for six hours' comments from friends. I'm thinking that carrying a few extra ounces (five I believe) will be worth it prove them wrong. :lol:
Well... There is 9 oz. difference between the two.. (sf-edge) If that is important to you that is all that matters... Brandon puts a lot of thought into his gear.. The location, and how you set up is more important as your tarp gets smaller.. Maybe a poncho- rain jacket to close one end off, if it gets really blowy-ugly.. I went with the tadpole just for the longer rl coverage which is important to me.. hyot..
Years ago, I was using an early hennessey hammock with a diamond sil tarp. We got to a campsite just as the rain broke. My buddies put up their tent. I put up my hammock and tarp. I staked the hammock off to the side, threw down a small groundsheet and we hung out under my tarp, cooked dinner there, had an enjoyable time even though it was pouring. Even a small tarp makes a nasty day better.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldRagFreeze
No doubt, but I am worried about the day that I accidentally get caught in near hurricane conditions, hypothetically of course. I don't want to end up hanging in their tent because the wind is blowing up under my tarp making it impossible to sit anywhere but in the hammock. I know that will probably only happen once in my hiking career, but I'm confident it will happen eventually.Quote:
Originally Posted by mad goat
I don't know my friend... The last place I would want to be is in a crowded tent with a bunch of guys during such a storm.. Rather be swaying in hammock bliss listening to their tent flood...:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by OldRagFreeze
You may be right... As I said in my initial post, this is all just theory at this point. If you see my Superfly in the for sale section in a few months you'll know you were right! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Gout
The Edge works really well in rain conditions. I have had no problems staying dry in my blackbird. Now, I haven't been out in gale force, sideways rain, but run of the mill thunderstorms are no problem. You have to be a little careful with your site selection as you can't be pointing into a diagonal rain. I think I have a good 12" of tarp past the ends of the WBBB.
I did finally make a set of Grizz Beaks to bring along when I am really worried about the weather. Closes up the ends and makes a nice alcove, not bad for 5-6 oz and they stay at home for mild weather.
jason
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Originally Posted by callihan_44
Agree with OldRagFreeze : you can always sell it.
Give it a try if you are out in winter or shoulder seasons.
Have the Edge with a WBBB : three years of backpacking.
When wind and rain : hang rain jacket ( or Packa ) over end.
Last winter got a SuperFly. Wonderful to have the doors in the winter.
On a 17* night, setup low to ground; on the nightly watering, the air inside the SuperFly was remarkably warmer than the windy outside.
Edge in three seasons.
SuperFly in winter. Such as this Friday at the NJWinterHang.
I love my edge over my bb. I've had no issues with getting wet and it seems to have plenty of coverage. The one time I was worried about getting wet was when I didn't have a great spot to hang, so I used my poncho at the wind side, making a third door. Worked great.
Im tempted to go with the edge because I tend to plan around the weather plus spring-summer and fall is my preffered hiking season. I cant wait for my hammock to show up so i can take it out for a spin :lol:
Used the Edge for the past two years on hiking and canoeing trips, all solo. Edge works well for lightweight backpacking, especially solo, where you're not spending a lot of time under there. It's an excellent piece of gear for that purpose, and I love it.
If rain threatens, just pitch it much lower to the hammock (almost touching hammock when unweighted) and you will have better coverage. In a big thunderstorm, absolutely pouring, but not blowing too much, the hammock did not get wet at all. I got the door kit, and bring one side with me, in case rain wants to blow in one end. Used it once for wind protection, but not yet in heavy rain.
My two cents, If you are going to spend a lot of time in one place, or hang out with friends under the tarp for any length of time, it's a bit small for that purpose. In porch mode, I've cooked under there (carefully) with an alcohol stove, but wouldn't have dinner party under there, you know... Wouldn't want to spend a whole day under there. Hope that helps.
I have a SF and I really like the coverage and privacy it provides. I am thinking about ordering an Edge for a little lighter load for next summer. The SF though is really nice in porch mode. Good luck with your decision. HH.
Get both. You can get the SF now, and then/when you have the extra funds, get the Edge. If you have an idea of the weather, you know which tarp to carry. IMO, if I could only have one, I would go with the bigger one.....RR
Like so many others before, I don't have the edge, but I do have the Superfly, I also have the Wilderness Logics Tadpole, I use both with WBBB. See in the photo the difference in coverage of the two tarps. The tadpole is my go to mild weather tarp. The edge is 6" wider than the tadpole, you should be fine.
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swank
good idea, i ordered the edge and will probably end up with a bigger one eventually. I look forward to trying it out, my first hammock!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadrunnr72
I too am facing the issue of what to purchase. My in-laws are asking for a list with links for my b-day, which is still a month away. They're not into buying something that they just happen to walk by in the mall. They just ask for links and a price next to it.
That being said and to stay on topic, I'm looking at the Edge and the Tadpole. I have a diy table cloth hammock (126x60). I have a 60" wide piece of mystery cloth picked up at Savers. It holds water all day long, so I'm thinking it's silnylon, and whichever tarp I get, I'm going to use the mystery cloth to fashion some doors.
My gear allows for 3 seasons of backpacking, so I won't need to beat the winter storms.
I do the same. The Edge is my go to for 3 season. Superfly for winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jrprince