Tarp Question

**TrailKits** · 10-07-2010, 12:10

Sometimes I hang the tarp high and sometimes it's touching the ground like an a-frame tent depending on the wind/weather.

I've had my eye on that tarp Shug posted for a few days now. Very tempting.

scott

**TrailKits** · 10-07-2010, 12:15

Originally Posted by SmokeHouse

I made this one for Winter camping when I want to carry a wood stove to cook on and heat... weighs 1lbs 14oz w/o cord and stakes. I also set it up for A/C when boat/car camping and its (HOT) 100f.

That is awesome. Maybe the coolest tarp I've ever seen.

**SmokeHouse** · 10-07-2010, 12:25

Thnkeee for the nice comments... a few pic's inside.

**SmokeHouse** · 10-07-2010, 12:42

Dale, Didn’t mean to take over your thread… To answer your question , Peter is right, the Condensation can sometimes get bad with 1.1 syl shelter that’s enclosed. I prefer using no tarp if weather is good, otherwise I pitch it as needed. I prefer it pitch where I can see out and feel the breeze.

**cataraftgirl** · 10-07-2010, 12:58

For me, the answer is kind of the tent/no tent issue. For years I was a tent person. I liked the sense of security/privacy/boundaries the tent provided. Once I started sleeping under the stars, I really liked it. I enjoyed the freedom. I could set up my roll-a-cot in smaller spaces and didn't have to struggle with the tent every morning. Now that I'm starting to get into hanging, I still like the openness. The tarp provides weather protection, but I don't want to feel closed in like a tent if possible.
KJ

**OutdoorCanuck** · 10-07-2010, 13:11

Originally Posted by SmokeHouse

I made this one for Winter camping when I want to carry a wood stove to cook on and heat... weighs 1lbs 14oz w/o cord and stakes. I also set it up for A/C when boat/car camping and its (HOT) 100f.

That might just be the most truely awesome hammock shelter ever!! Great Job!

**animalcontrol** · 10-07-2010, 13:18

and a few more...only in the winter time

**ringtail-THFKAfood** · 10-07-2010, 14:18

Originally Posted by cataraftgirl

For me, the answer is kind of the tent/no tent issue. For years I was a tent person. I liked the sense of security/privacy/boundaries the tent provided. Once I started sleeping under the stars, I really liked it. I enjoyed the freedom. I could set up my roll-a-cot in smaller spaces and didn't have to struggle with the tent every morning. Now that I'm starting to get into hanging, I still like the openness. The tarp provides weather protection, but I don't want to feel closed in like a tent if possible.
KJ

There is room in the water for banana boats, rafts and dories. OK, I consider the dory to be the noble choice, but......what about kayaks?

Ginger or Maryann?

**Roadrunnr72** · 10-07-2010, 16:48

Originally Posted by SmokeHouse

I made this one for Winter camping when I want to carry a wood stove to cook on and heat... weighs 1lbs 14oz w/o cord and stakes. I also set it up for A/C when boat/car camping and its (HOT) 100f.

WOW so where did ya score the woodstove? At that weight, it would be worth taking!! LOL Seriously, where did ya get the stove, and what did you use in the roof for the stove pipe to go through?

**Darby** · 10-07-2010, 17:10

Here is another reason to pitch high. This is last winter at Mt Rogers, Thursday Copy of Mt Rogers 2010 022.jpg FridayDales setup at Mt Rogers.jpg Saturday morning Mt Rogers 2010 071.jpg

Cheers, Dale