Judging from previous threads, it sounds like your body emits some kind of cloud-dissipating chemical- which effectively eliminates the need for a tarp altogether.The only thing lighter than cuben fiber is no fiber.
Judging from previous threads, it sounds like your body emits some kind of cloud-dissipating chemical- which effectively eliminates the need for a tarp altogether.
I definitely broke that trend!Originally Posted by rweb82
Judging from previous threads, it sounds like your body emits some kind of cloud-dissipating chemical- which effectively eliminates the need for a tarp altogether.
I have sewn on a "skirt" to the long edges of a couple of my tarps that I use for tandem hanging. When not in use it just rolls up to the main tarp and gets tied off like the doors on a hammock gear cuben tarp. The skirt is not used to tension the tarp, the main part of the tarp retained all of the tie outs, it just helps with wind and rain spray. It is sewn, not removable, but stayed out of the way when not needed. Does the intended job with very little weight, and could be added to any tarp.
How about this for an idea? A line of velcro like material at the edge of the tarp and a polycro sheet with the mating side of the velcro on its edge. Water and windproof and extremely light weight and packable. Doesn't have to be super durable as it's super cheap but does the job for when you need it. Could be attached with something lighter than velcro strips as well. Cut to whatever size and shape you want from window insulation film.
That's actually a good idea! As little as I would use this (I think?) a disposable option would do fine. I don't like velcro in general, but there are other ways. I just don't want to damage the tarp. Maybe even some mini document clips. Just thinking out loud. The Grizz Beak which attaches to the ends originally got me thinking about this. Similar concept, but for the sides.
I use KamSnaps because they are extremely lightweight and easy to connect and disconnect. If you have a place on the edge of the tarp where there is sufficient material you can put snaps there and a matching snaps on the polycro. If you really want to bring extra material (and not make it permanently part of the tarp), short of cuben fiber, polycro is probably the lightest material with strength. You can fold the polycro over if a single layer isn't enough for a snap.
You can also use a ribbon to help anchor the snaps. It gives a better backing material and also makes a handy pull-tab at the same time.
I would arrange it so the extension snaps onto the inside of the tarp, so that rain will shed off instead of draining in.
I like it... Going to see if I have the material to give it a go... I'll try Kam Snaps
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Good catch!
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