Hammock set up weight?

**Kerflop** · 08-04-2013, 11:14

Crinkely, yes. Transparent, yes. But it wasn't so bad that it makes a difference to me. But it sounds like it might to you. You should find someone local to you and check it out.

**SwinginIt** · 08-04-2013, 11:20

Originally Posted by Viper

Oh dang that Cuban tape sounds like a pretty amazing idea... So smart of someone that made it. Well it's really krinkele though isn't it? And does it only really come in clear ish?
Because I pour piously got mine black after trying a few other color tarps the sun kills my eyes in the morning. So I got the black to blot out the light

It's not too bad crinkly. It's more so than sil, but not bad. I don't notice it. It typically comes in clear but HG now has camo, and there is a green that's not quite as translucent, although I don't know if anyone is making tarps with it. And I think I remember hearing something about a black, but I may be completely wrong about that.

**Armor Like Fire** · 08-04-2013, 14:33

Originally Posted by Kerflop

Crinkely, yes. Transparent, yes. But it wasn't so bad that it makes a difference to me. But it sounds like it might to you. You should find someone local to you and check it out.

And fabric stores won't carry it?

**Armor Like Fire** · 08-04-2013, 14:34

Originally Posted by SwinginIt

It's not too bad crinkly. It's more so than sil, but not bad. I don't notice it. It typically comes in clear but HG now has camo, and there is a green that's not quite as translucent, although I don't know if anyone is making tarps with it. And I think I remember hearing something about a black, but I may be completely wrong about that.

Oh that would be pretty epic if it came in black! Would it be a transparent black do you think?

**SwinginIt** · 08-04-2013, 15:34

Originally Posted by Viper

Oh that would be pretty epic if it came in black! Would it be a transparent black do you think?

Yeah I'd bet it would be at least a lil translucent. Fabric stores won't carry it, you'd have to order it from one of our vendors or if you're getting at least 9yds, I think it is, you can buy it direct from Cubic Tech.

**TheFarmerCamper** · 08-04-2013, 15:50

I like the idea of going lighter with cuben, but it just seems like we are getting to the point of diminishing returns as far as costs go. And it does look a little too Sci-fi-esque for me, but to each his own.

**Stir Fry** · 08-04-2013, 16:01

Foe me the only way to go Cuben was DIY. I ended up spending about $250 for my Cuben tarp. That came out to be 2.5 times the cast of Sil. But after using it for 2 years its one of the best tarps I have. It what I'll use on my thru next year.

**Kerflop** · 08-04-2013, 17:21

I have the Hammock Gear camo Cuban Tarp and it was a bit annoying the first night I was in it. All that crinkling. But you get use to it very quickly and now it doesn't bother me. Also, it is still fairly transparent, but that doesn't bother me either. I like getting up with the chickens.

**I'm a hammock lover** · 08-04-2013, 17:31

With my,
-ENO Double Nest in Tan and Olive
-ENO Pro Fly in Olive
-ENO Twilights
-ENO Guardian bug net
-War bonnet double ended stuff sack
-War bonnet Adjustable webbing suspension
-and AHE jarbridge UQ w/ apex upgrade
All of these add up to 6 lbs. 3oz.

And I occasionally use a sleeping bag top quilt mod which is approximately 3 lbs..

**Armor Like Fire** · 08-05-2013, 09:55

Originally Posted by SwinginIt

Yeah I'd bet it would be at least a lil translucent. Fabric stores won't carry it, you'd have to order it from one of our vendors or if you're getting at least 9yds, I think it is, you can buy it direct from Cubic Tech.

Dang well alrighty thank you for the help!