Ordered a Superfly: What accoutrements do I need to order now?

[Burg54]

Since the SF does not come with any extras I am curious what people are ordering with their new tarps?

- Snake Skins - I am going to order some from MoutainGoat.
- Cordage/Guy Outs - I think I will use either ZingIt! or Lawson Glow wire. Not sure yet. ( I like how light the ZingIt! is. Espeically coming from a heavy Noah 12 tarp..im all about light weight with the SF)
- Door cords. I am not sure what people are doing here. What do I need to order? I suppose some shock cord and mitten hooks?
- Possible pole mod. Is there a stand alone perfect fit kit? or do I need to put it together myself? How are folks doing this best?

Did I miss anything?


I have had the Noah 12 for 2 yrs now and its been bomber. Very heavy since I was using it with about 150' of paracord. Overall a great tarp. I just wanted to get something lighter and smaller. The hammock camping kit has been quite a bit lighter than my tent set up...but man...its bulky...hammock/UQ/TQ/Tarp...its a lot to tote. I am looking forward to getting some space back in my pack.

Thanks in advance!

[Bubba]

You're on the right track with everything you've said so far. I think Dutch offers a pole mod.

[12trysomething]

Here are a couple of videos that may help you make some decisions and direction. I hope it helps.

Rob

[JSH]

I've enjoyed the Superfly for its range of uses. it has let me experiment with various set up and weather conditions, something I might not have gained from a tarp designed for one weather condition or use.

You mentioned pole mod. I didn't try this until sometime late winter. I got what I needed from Dutch because I knew it had been tested and wouldn't require a lot of experience to use properly. I was right. I've enjoyed the extra head room when I've hung non-porch mode with my tarp. This past weekend I hung the tarp fairly low to protect from cold and the pole mod gave me some extra space that I might not have gained relying solely on tie offs.

[craige]

Here is what is on my winter tarp:
4x 6ft glowire guylines
4x lineloc 3 larksheaded to tie outs with a loop of glowire
4x 4ft shock cord on doors.
2x 12ft zing it with a dutch hook on one end.
2x dutch fleaz larksheaded to the rl tie outs.
Tarp skins.
Cuben stuff sack.
All together weighs just under 19oz.

[Burg54]

You're on the right track with everything you've said so far. I think Dutch offers a pole mod.

Thanks. I wasn't aware Dutch offered a pole mod. Ill check it out!

[Burg54]

What seem to be the consensus for the door attachments, mitten hooks or the Dutch Tarp Door Hooks?

Cheap enough I will probably order some of both to try but curious what other folks experiences have been.

[12trysomething]

What seem to be the consensus for the door attachments, mitten hooks or the Dutch Tarp Door Hooks?

Cheap enough I will probably order some of both to try but curious what other folks experiences have been.

I like mitten hooks that I cut open a bit more now that I have had experience with both.

[LuvmyBonnet]

For my SF I like to use two stingerz and glow wire to hang from and then Rob's method of bungee attached to Dutch's fleaz and zing-it tied to spikes. Quick, easy and light. I also use bungee and mitten hooks for the doors and store the tarp in a Mountaingoat snake skin.
I see me sticking with these for a long time.

[jbrookeiv]

Tarp Flyz and Tarp Worms used in tandem are the easiest, lightest combo I've found.