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    Senior Member 4estTrekker's Avatar
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    The "Bridge Bay" Tarp

    Howdy, all. Finished this tarp up a few months ago and finally got a few pictures of it taken today. I've dubbed it the "Bridge Bay". I used DIYGS's winter tarp pattern, but lengthened the ridgeline to 13' to full enclose the suspension triangles of the my bridge hammock. I also added a tie-out midway along each wall and integrated pole pockets in all six wall tie-outs. It's made from RSPTR's 20d silnylon. It's outfitted with self-tensioners, SeaToSummit's 1.8 mm reflective guy line, and mini LineLocs. The three poles are made from Easton Nanolites. The ridgeline is made from Zing-It paired with a Dutch Hook and Wasp. I'm also pretty happy with how I can tie the doors back back UNDER the tarp. I larksheaded a little piece or cord with a diamond knot on the end of it to one door's guy line, which then attaches to the loop from the other door's guy line. Tighten the lines, and VOILA!

    I can't remember the weights of the tarp and poles off the top of my head, and the whole shootin' match is still on the line drying out after a couple days of rain. I'll post the specs when I get a chance. Thanks for looking!

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    Tacoma96's Avatar
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    Looks great, curious what the length, width and weight are. Thanks.
    Straight out of Clayton.

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    Senior Member Burg54's Avatar
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    Beast.

    Awesome build. Love how taut the inside poles get it.
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    Senior Member Eidson's Avatar
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    That's a beauty! Very nice job.

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    Awesome! Thanks for sharing. 13 foot with doors looks to be perfect for the bridge hammock.
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    Ambitious project well executed. Nice work.

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    Senior Member Tarheel Hanger's Avatar
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    Very Nice. You guys have talked me into buying a sewing machine.

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    That is the Conestoga wagon of tarps.

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    Good job..one large tarp there
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    Senior Member brianb's Avatar
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    Looks like it's move in ready. Nice job, I'm betting it will serve you well.
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