Tarp design 1.1 sylnylon 8.6 ozs.

Here's my design for my late spring to early fall tarp (9 ozs.), decided to go with an asym catanary cut design. Anything else would have only duplicated my superfly (1-lb-14 ozs), only without doors and a bit lighter. The size of the tarp may be a bit better than a Hennesy, because they were all too narrow in my opinion from rain that could blown in with heavy winds, this one should provide ample coverage. I also like it because it only requires 2- tent stakes rather than the 10 stakes I'm currently using. Which will in an indirect way will also take off a few extra ounces.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...ictureid=12914

Looks like a good design to me. I have yet to make my own but I had similar ideas. Take some pictures and let me know if I should continue construction lol.

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Originally Posted by joemcc

Looks like a good design to me. I have yet to make my own but I had similar ideas. Take some pictures and let me know if I should continue construction lol.

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Not a problem, I normally do that anyway. Just ordered my 7 yards of 1.1 Silnylon, so it's only a matter of time now.

I'm not sure what type of ripstop I have because the fabric stoore didn't know. Going to take a garden hose to it and see how it holds up lol. Also don't have a scale to weigh that low so I'm not sure what oz it is.

The superfly is an awesome tarp. Needless to say, when you have completed this project and are holding this ultra-light tarp in your hands you are going to be most impressed, and so will you back and knees on your next hike!

Keep up the good stuff! What's next on the DIY list?

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Originally Posted by Joey

The superfly is an awesome tarp. Needless to say, when you have completed this project and are holding this ultra-light tarp in your hands you are going to be most impressed, and so will you back and knees on your next hike!

Keep up the good stuff! What's next on the DIY list?

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My restless nature would not allow me to accept any one design without being totally satisfied. I came up with another design which adds 2 additional ozs to the tarp, but it mignt be well worth it.
Let me know what you guys think of it.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...p?albumid=1783

[IMG]http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=13002[/IMG]
Decided to place these partial doors on it to give me a small bit of weather protection.

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Originally Posted by uncle_ray_ray

Here's my design for my late spring to early fall tarp (9 ozs.), decided to go with an asym catanary cut design. Anything else would have only duplicated my superfly (1-lb-14 ozs), only without doors and a bit lighter. The size of the tarp may be a bit better than a Hennesy, because they were all too narrow in my opinion from rain that could blown in with heavy winds, this one should provide ample coverage. I also like it because it only requires 2- tent stakes rather than the 10 stakes I'm currently using. Which will in an indirect way will also take off a few extra ounces.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...ictureid=12914

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Please note:
Someone pointed out to me that the previous design shown is not an asym design as stated in the title. He's correct, it's a symmetrical design. Thanks for making that point. However my final design is Asym
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=13084

I have done the maths and can confirm the layout as presented for the final design is, indeed, assymetrical across the ridge line.

It still has rotational symmetry when rotated 180 degrees. I wonder if there is anything to be done about that.

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Originally Posted by OneEye

I have done the maths and can confirm the layout as presented for the final design is, indeed, assymetrical across the ridge line.

It still has rotational symmetry when rotated 180 degrees. I wonder if there is anything to be done about that.

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Finally finished!
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...ictureid=13212

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...p?albumid=1810

Awesome job dude! It looks like a spaceship.

Fronkey

Very nice!

The tarp is flying nicely!
Ummm.... where's the hammock? :lol:

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Originally Posted by MAD777

The tarp is flying nicely!
Ummm.... where's the hammock? :lol:

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I was testing it to see how it hung. Will hang the hammock and sleep under it tomorrow night; It's supposed to rain, which will be my ultimate test.

Very Nice .. does it have the drop down doors ??

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Originally Posted by Black Wolf

Very Nice .. does it have the drop down doors ??

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No it doesn't. This tarp started out with the intentions of being around a 9+ oz tarp. That is the actual weight of the 1.1 sil-nylon. I didn't take into account the weight of the reinforcements, tie-outs, holding hardware, zing-it lines, carabiners, seam sealer, snakeskin, holding bag, etc ... I thought those items weightwise would be negligable, however those "extras" added an additional 7 ozs to the overall weight, bringing the total weight up to 15 ozs. :mellow: My WB Superfly tarp comes in under two pounds, so If I continue to continue to add extra weight by adding my doors, I'll be defeating my initial purpose, I'd just as soon use the superfly. I still have more material and may try some detachable velcro doors, it shouldn't be too much of an issue in terms of construction, additional weight is my main consideration; so I'll see how that goes... The tarp as it stands now has ample space so I don't think getting wet from the rain is any longer an issue, it only won't be very protective from strong wind gust. I'm sure it will still make a very nice three season tarp, while my superfly can become my cold weathered tarp.