Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 18
  1. #1

    Light weight tarp recommendations?

    For use with a WB Blackbird on backpacking trips. I'm needing something smaller to carry than my Hennesy Hex.

    Thanks in advance.

  2. #2
    Senior Member kitsapcowboy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    Kitsap County, WA
    Hammock
    Dutch/SLD/WB/DIY
    Tarp
    DWG/HG/SLD/UGQ/DIY
    Insulation
    Loco Libre Gear
    Suspension
    Dutchware
    Posts
    3,763
    If you're serious about reducing the packed volume of your weather protection as well as the weight while still keeping dry, look no further than a wide asym tarp.

    Dutch sells a ready-made Wide Asym Tarp (6'x11') with a variable-length ridge line, made out of his excellent Xenon Wide fabric.

    I have made my own DIY Xenon Wide 6'x9' rectangle tarps that hang asym-style in either lay direction, and they are among my favorite tarps. They provide ample coverage, fit comfortably in a 7" long stuff sack just over 3" in diameter with room for lines and stakes, and typically weigh between 230 and 250 grams! HTH...






    PS: If you want to go even smaller, IMHO Jared at Simply Light Designs (SLD) makes the best standard-width parallelogram asym tarp on the market! His Simplicity Asym works well with the WB XLC, the SLD Tril Lair, or the Dutchware Chameleon (esp. with the new symmetrical net/cover).

    Last edited by kitsapcowboy; 02-06-2018 at 20:47.
    Smart graphic design for all your needs by BGD

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Louisiana
    Hammock
    WL Snipe
    Tarp
    WL Tadpole
    Insulation
    Down!
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    409
    Images
    3
    I'd recommend the Wilderness Logics Tadpole Tarp. Mine weighs under a pound with stakes and lines. http://wildernesslogics.com/TAD-POLE-Tad-Pole.htm

    I'd pay extra for the side pull outs too. They really help to keep the tarp from smacking you when the wind gets to blowing hard.

  4. #4
    Very helpful. Thank you!

  5. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    Greater Boston, MA
    Hammock
    Dream H.: Dangerbird
    Tarp
    WL Tad Pole
    Insulation
    UGQ TQ/UQ;Z-seat
    Posts
    54
    I second Dlrom's recommendation for Wilderness Logics Tadpole. Definitely get the side pull-outs. I also got the pole option that keeps the pull-outs pulled-out. So much more room under the tarp with that combo!

    You'll likely want to get snakeskins, too, to enable very easy deployment and take-down.

    I have the door option for the Tadpole, too. So far, I haven't needed it as much, but I'm very glad to have it. I've also found that the doors can be easily used as a makeshift pack cover.

  6. #6
    Phantom Grappler's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Denton NC
    Hammock
    WildernessLogics 12x6
    Tarp
    HG cuben 13ridge12
    Insulation
    TopQuiltUnderQuilt
    Suspension
    S and D
    Posts
    4,926
    Maybe packs more bulky or higher volume---cuben fiber tarps are light weight. And worth their cost to me


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  7. #7
    Quote Originally Posted by kitsapcowboy View Post
    If you're serious about reducing the packed volume of your weather protection as well as the weight while still keeping dry, look no further than a wide asym tarp.

    Dutch sells a ready-made Wide Asym Tarp (6'x11') with a variable-length ridge line, made out of his excellent Xenon Wide fabric.

    I have made my own DIY Xenon Wide 6'x9' rectangle tarps that hang asym-style in either lay direction, and they are among my favorite tarps. They provide ample coverage, fit comfortably in a 7" long stuff sack just over 3" in diameter with room for lines and stakes, and typically weigh between 230 and 250 grams! HTH...






    PS: If you want to go even smaller, IMHO Jared at Simply Light Designs (SLD) makes the best standard-width parallelogram asym tarp on the market! His Simplicity Asym works well with the WB XLC, the SLD Tril Lair, or the Dutchware Chameleon (esp. with the new symmetrical net/cover).

    Much appreciated!

    Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk

  8. #8
    Senior Member fallkniven's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    neature
    Posts
    3,775
    Images
    1760
    How much backpacking are you doing? If your hiking a lot cuben is the way to go. Yes it is lighter, but where it truly shines is it's waterproofness. It is just like a plastic bag, where it can't absorb any moisture. My sil tarp after a rain would turn into a heavy soaking wet sponge that I hated. My cuben one, give it a quick shake to knock off any surface moisture and your good to go. Also, no misting on your face through the fabric, and you can brush up against the inside of the tarp in the rain without getting all wet.
    Having said all that, it's expensive stuff and it might not last as many years as a nylon one will, so it's not for everyone.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Pine Barrens Leather

  9. #9
    Senior Member sidneyhornblower's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    outside
    Posts
    1,500
    Try the Quest tarp from Hammockgear. Good combination of light weight, coverage and cost.
    "...the height of hammock snobbery!"

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Ga.(Macon area)
    Hammock
    11 Ft Dutch Hexon 1.0 Sidezip
    Tarp
    12 ft HG Quest
    Insulation
    3/4 Phoenix20
    Suspension
    Spiderpolybeetles
    Posts
    1,442
    I second what Mr Hornblower said.Price,weight,coverage ratio of the Quest makes it a winner..........and it comes in different lenghts.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Light weight hammock tarp and UQ
      By TheBrokeHanger in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 01-18-2016, 22:15
    2. Light weight Tarp Advise
      By TinaLouise in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 08-06-2010, 16:45
    3. Looking for a light weight brown 12'x11' cat-cut tarp
      By Hammockflyer in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 10
      Last Post: 02-04-2010, 16:00

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •