dutch's asym tarp.

[Flash Grundelore]

I was worried about the stretch gutter that seems to occur in the peak under tension.... does it catch water?
Even just from the dew? I hate a run-off surprise...

[Hefty Hanger]

I'm in the middle of making 3 of them. Got the reinforcement triangles cut, hemmed and sewn on to 1 of them. Probly have 10 hours into it so far. The 1 to 2 hour estimate is a bit off. maybe an experience tailor who has made this before could do it in that time, but everyone else expect more like 5 to 8 hours depending on your skills. pretty simple, but the material being so light make it a challenge. (at least for the inexperienced)

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I'm in the middle of making 3 of them. Got the reinforcement triangles cut, hemmed and sewn on to 1 of them. Probly have 10 hours into it so far. The 1 to 2 hour estimate is a bit off. maybe an experience tailor who has made this before could do it in that time, but everyone else expect more like 5 to 8 hours depending on your skills. pretty simple, but the material being so light make it a challenge. (at least for the inexperienced)

Yeah I agree. I highly recommend it as a good first project for beginners, just keep in mind it will take a few more hours.

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Nice stitching

Thanks Dutch!

One other thing I forgot to mention. I plan on using the secondary tieouts as pictured to increase the coverage. I don't see myself ever hanging it directly corner​ to corner (reduces the ridgeline from 12.5 to 11.5 feet). I found the tarp plenty long for my WBBB and considered shortening the design so that it would be 11 feet from the secondary tie out positions to shave some weight. Alas, I was hesitate to go off script and modify Dutch's instructions.

Lastly, it may look like I'm being chastised (I'm not I swear), but here is Dutch discussing the merits of the asym tarp and giving some pointers at MAHHA. Must explain those nice stitch lines.

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[arcana73]

I was thinking of tackling this tarp for my first DIY tarp. I wonder if they can make the tarp kit come with the nice Forest green color.....

[Hefty Hanger]

I was thinking of tackling this tarp for my first DIY tarp. I wonder if they can make the tarp kit come with the nice Forest green color.....

https://dutchwaregear.com/wide-asym-tarp-kit.html

coyote Brown, burnt orange, brilliant blue, charcoal grey are your choices

[arcana73]

I have seen that. However, I just wonder if you asked before ordering they would put the Forest Green in. I haven't decided to pull the trigger so I haven't bothered to ask

[Country Roads]

I made one from the kit (the very pretty blue with orange reinforcements). It went together nicely. I have used it in a light rain with no wind. Use Stingers, they make set up quick and it only needs 2 stakes; you can use rocks, trees or shrubs for the additional tie-outs.
You can't beat it for keeping the dew from dripping on your stuff. I have used mine only with the "short" ridgeline and just pull the rest of the ridge out to the same tree and tie it off. I think that it would handle a decent rain, especially if pitched in a sheltered place.

[West michigan]

AF8FEB9A-4B33-46DD-90E4-4098DE2C85AD.jpg92352067-67FC-4728-812C-0CFA27BEA403.jpgI just built this tarp myself
Took 3 hours
Was raining the night I built it so I left it setup for 2 rainy days pitched low
Hammock was bone dry
Love this especially for how small it packs down to and the 10 Oz weight

[vtrhyno]

I know this is an old thread, but does anyone know if a ridgeline on this tarp cuts down on some of the sag? It really bugs me for some reason.