SOLD: DIY Tarp

**lymphocytosis** · 03-03-2012, 18:32

I made this tarp as a starter for my DIY in case I ended up not like the size, pattern, etc. I kept it as a loaner, but nobody has used it.

Tarp is constructed from red 2nds 1.9 oz silnylon from DIYGearSupply. The ridgeline is ~12' long and cuts in to ~8' at the base. Sides are almost 5'. It is caternary cut and pitches tight. There is a triangle on each tie out. Tie outs are reinforced and have nylon webbing. The tarp is not seam sealed, and there are few stray needle marks along the ridgeline on one side.

This is just the tarp and a red ripstop (not sil) stuff sack. The stuff sack is large for it, but works to contain the tarp. It weighs in at 1lb 7oz on my scale and actually stuffs down reasonably small. Slightly larger than a 1L Nalgene. I have only had it hung up a couple of times to get a good look at it and look it over for errors on my part. The stitching is good and sturdy, but don't expect it to be 100% beautiful and perfect. If you have any trouble with it, let me know and I will make it good with you.

Asking $70 shipped USPS Priority CONUS. Paypal only please.

PS, sorry for the funny angle and staking on the photo. The ground was frozen and we have little snow on the ground, so I had to get creative with the staking.

**StrawHat** · 03-04-2012, 05:37

'seems most folks like it stealthy. Bumpin this up for you man because i love red.

**Loneoak** · 03-04-2012, 10:11

That's a great looking tarp and a really good price IMO

**bigfoot2** · 03-04-2012, 17:03

PM sent with offer.

BF

**ljcsov** · 03-04-2012, 17:52

How did you figure out the cat cut on that? I made a tarp just like that except I didn't put in the cats...

Just a heads up to everyone, that 1.9oz sil is really nice. Some tough stuff.

**lymphocytosis** · 03-04-2012, 18:46

I have had a few offers on the tarp, but it is still available. Thanks for the interest and kind words everyone!

ljscov, there is a caternary cut calculator associated with the Black Cat tarp instructions. You'll need Excel 2003 or earlier.

**injun51** · 03-04-2012, 18:54

Why does it have to be red, arggggggg!!!!!!!

**HURTHEART** · 03-04-2012, 21:49

I like "RED" kind of sick of brown, green and more brown. I think Oregon's State colors are brown and green. Just my thought.

**Corncob** · 03-04-2012, 22:39

I thought this tarp was asymmetrical when I first looked at the picture and wondered if it was an attempt at saving some weight by making one end shorter or something.

I'm not in need of a tarp so I'm not interested, but BD, perhaps you can confirm that it's symmetrical and the picture is taken at an angle? It might help the sale if someone is on the fence.

**DemostiX** · 03-04-2012, 22:46

Great red color. Fly it over a green hammock or quilts. Stand between 'em in your white long johns,and have Hungarians love and respect you. Italians, too, looking sideways out of their sbs and hammocks.

I'd pay asking,but then I'd want a longer hammock, too. Not a lot of tarps for the au courant long hammocks. This is one, by an experienced DIYer.