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Hi folks
I currently have an Edge tarp to go with my blackbird. I'm looking for a bit more protection, and I'm torn between getting doors for the Edge, or getting a Superfly.
I know the Superfly is a bit longer, and a good bit wider. Is there anyone that have used an Edge with doors that can chime in on the amount of protection? I guess I can always hang closer to the ground if the weather is bad.
If you want the superfly, I'll take that edge off your hands and help get you a little closer to funding that new tarp.
Thanks for the offer, but I am really attached to the Edge. That's why I'm asking about the doors!
BTW, I think this makes 50 posts so now I can sell it (which I won't) ;)
For the cost of doors get a Superfly. I think its good to have dedicated summer and colder weather tarps. If you want more coverage, its better to have more coverage on the sides as well closing off the ends.
It would be good to hear from an Edge owner that has doors.
I suggest keep the Edge and get a separate Superfly. You will really appreciate the coverage/protection, and it isn't much of a weight penalty compared to the Edge+doors.
I have an edge and have rigged up doors on a couple occasions (or more like covered the ends with tarps or what-not). It's worked well enough. I also have a superfly and that is my preference for winter or bad weather. The difference in coverage is noticeable and the side pull-outs on the superfly really make it feel larger if you're weathered in.
Just placed my order for the Superfly. I agree, it's better to have 2 tarps that cover a larger range of possibilities. And you can never have too many tarps!!
Keg makes a good point about the side pull outs. It really adds room. Also, when its cold/wet/windy its easier and faster to set up a Superfly then to have to fiddle with doors. I've done it but having integrated doors is just simpler I find. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
if u want to try the edge doors, i have a set you could borrow.
Hey Sturgeon, if the offer still stands in May I might take you up on the offer! If there's something I have that you'd like to try out in return let me know.
I ordered a set of doors for my Edge tarp a couple days ago. I was in the same situation...love my Edge, but wanted a little more protection in nasty weather. I decided to try out doors vs. adding the Superfly at this time.
sturgeon: What are your thoughts about adding doors to the Edge tarp?
You might also want to consider the grizz beaks for the edge. They are a bit heavier than plain doors, but the vertical opening (as compared to the inner sloping doors) gives a bit more room under the tarp. They take a bit longer to set up, but nothing major.
Plus I hear that cuben versions might appear.
Jason
I'm in the, at least two tarp clan, tadpole for fair weather, SF for less than fair weather...
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Made this tarp years ago....roughly same size as the Edge. Call mine BlackCrow.
I added grosgrain tabs on the bottom edge about 24" in and I can use those to close off the ends as doors. Cozy but effective.
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I bought doors after a cold windy night in Killarney when the wind robbed my heat. I played with them on several occasions. I carried half the kit, for one side wind blockage, when backpacking, to keep down weight, but never had cause to use them backpacking. But I used them once, on a canoe trip, when camped on a windy point where the only good trees meant the open tarp end was toward the lake and the cool wind. I was happy to have the doors that night. Made a big difference.Quote:
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They are fast to set up, if you practise at home, thanks to different coloured tabs.
I also bought them thinking, "Get them now, you don't know how long a cottage vendor will be in business...later you might wish you had bought them."
Now that sounds foolish, since Warbonnet isn't going anywhere, but at the time i was thinking complete sets and resale value.
You probably have an Edge because you care about weight. leaving half the door kit at home, your Edge plus one side of doors is 10 oz. + 3.6 oz. and $160. Edge plus full door kit is 17.2 oz. and still $160. Superfly is 19 oz. and $130.
If you are going to carry both sides of the door kit, you might as well get a superfly, carry the 1.8 extra ounces (51 grams) and save $30. And enjoy the palace.
BTW i just got a cloudburst tarp and ridgerunner for canoe camping. More time in camp, more cooking on the campsite, more chance of no-travel windbound days. But for hiking, i think i will stick to edge, half door kit, and blackbird.
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Thanks for your thoughts sturgeon!
Superfly arrived today. Man, that's a lot of material compared to my Edge! Can't wait to get out with it.