Kelty 9 Tarp

**Jimmyo66** · 06-17-2010, 20:10

Hi Everyone,
New guy here. Has anyone used the Kelty 9 over their hammock? I just purchased one at a decent price and I was hoping to get some feed back from you guys.

**G.L.P.** · 06-17-2010, 20:16

i never used one...but i know a few ppl that have...there a very good tarp
and at a good price...

**Jimmyo66** · 06-17-2010, 20:21

Greenlespaul,
Thanks for the response. I really like this tarp, but just wanted to make sure others gave it a thumbs up!!!

Best,

Jimmy O.

**Riverpirate** · 06-17-2010, 20:52

I have the 12 but wish I had the 9 also. It is a great tarp.

**Jimmyo66** · 06-17-2010, 23:48

Hey Riverpirate,
You just sealed the deal. Thanks!!!

**rigidpsycho** · 06-18-2010, 03:07

This was my first tarp that I owned when I got into hammocks. It is a very good tarp.

**oldgringo** · 06-18-2010, 06:29

What is the actual finished size of that tarp?

Or, to get to the point of my question, what is the measured ridgeline length, when pitched on a diagonal (diamond)?

**Riverpirate** · 06-18-2010, 08:01

Originally Posted by oldgringo

What is the actual finished size of that tarp?

Or, to get to the point of my question, what is the measured ridgeline length, when pitched on a diagonal (diamond)?

Too long.....at least for the 12. I pitch in not on the diagonal and it is so big you can close it off on the ends. Makes for a great winter tarp but is too long to pitch on the diagonal most of the time. That is whay I want the 9.

**canoebie** · 06-18-2010, 11:03

Originally Posted by oldgringo

What is the actual finished size of that tarp?

Or, to get to the point of my question, what is the measured ridgeline length, when pitched on a diagonal (diamond)?

If it is in fact 9X9 which I think it is, the ridgeline is just under 13 ft. The 12 ft. would be about 17 ft. I can see how that would be too much.

I love diagonal tarps.

**BearBurrito** · 06-20-2010, 21:59

I used my Kelty Noah 9 for several years before switching to a 10 X 10 square, non cat cut tarp. The Kelty worked great. I always hung it on the diagonal (it's made that way) with my hammock. I switched to a square 10 X 10 because I occasionally have to go to ground in the State Parks in FL with my Scouts. The square gives me more options for rigging it when I (shudder) have to go to ground. The Kelty Noah 9 I just rigged in a flying diamond if I went to ground.