Help Blackbird XLC shelter

**Ninjaridah509** · 03-25-2015, 10:36

Does anyone know of a credible site that sells Cuben fiber tarps big enough for the blackbird XLC?

**kurteous** · 03-25-2015, 11:03

I would think that the Hammock Gear Winter Palace or CF Tarp with door would work. Is there a specific dimension that you are worried about the fit for?

**NM_Leo** · 03-25-2015, 11:04

I do not have a cuben tarp from them, but their gear is top notch.
http://www.hammockgear.com/tarps/

**Deathstar77** · 03-25-2015, 11:30

Any tarp with an 11' ridgeline will comfortably fit over the XLC. The Blackbird may be 11' long too, but with the 30 degree sag, it will fit just right.

**gunner76** · 03-25-2015, 11:37

You can order the HG tarps with a 10ft, 11ft or 12 ft ridgeline. I have several 11 ft hammocks that fit under the 12ft cuben tarp with plenty of room to spare. Its a great tarp and the 12ft weights 8+ ounces.

http://www.hammockgear.com/standard-...rp-with-doors/

**Ninjaridah509** · 03-25-2015, 17:37

Wow that was a lot of great help. I didn't think about that fact of the 30° hang 11 ft ridge line should work then. Thank you!

**Ninjaridah509** · 03-25-2015, 18:19

I found this video that also reinforces what you all said.

http://youtu.be/oDH64m1u8J8

**hutzelbein** · 03-26-2015, 04:15

ZPacks makes hammock tarps from Cuben, too. I don't own their tarps, but a couple of other pieces of equipment and they're top notch. They also do custom work. Just contact them.

**brohawk** · 03-28-2015, 22:03

Hammock Gears standard Cuban fiber tarp with doors is what I used for a year while I had my blackbird XLC. Worked fine and hung in a lot of rain. Actually had more splash from the shorter sides than any length issues.