IL>Apple River, Walnut Grove Youth Campground> January 25th, 2014

[Ryn8tor]

Here's some more photo's:

[rookiehanger]

Thanks for ideas. I have the Mambajamba tarp, wasnt sure what the Big Mambajamba was. Anyways I ordered the Superfly and should be here in next couple days. I like the sewn on door option. I will remember to build the snow pile around shelter higher to keep out the wind and still hang properly.

[KC8QVO]

I think the Mamajamba is the same tarp, just the updated one with the panel pulls. Mine doesn't have panel pulls (as you can see in the pictures).

I don't know if I would have bought the Superfly at the time with the sewn on doors even if I did think about it, however. Having two tarps for options, sure, that would be real nice. I just see more versatility with the optional doors so I have a single tarp solution. Set up time with the door kit is about double the set up time without, though, and the seal is a lot better with a sewn joint vs. layered material and shock chord.

I am also a big fan of having "cover" - which is why I got such a big tarp and that is all I ever use. We use it as a camp shelter sometimes, also. I was in southern Ohio a couple years ago and got camp set up just as a storm was starting to come through. So we just congregated under the tarp, cooked dinner, ate, and all the while it was pouring out.

Now... how the guys with the tiny diamond shape tarps that barely cover the hammock do it I'll never know. There is no way to keep anything dry underneath - which is where all my gear goes (boots, pack, clothes, tools, etc - food sometimes, if it isn't hanging in a bear bag when necessary).

[Jcavenagh]

Nice pics, guys.

The F-I-L is OK. He's 88. He had a subdural hematoma a couple years ago after a similar fall and ended up having brain surgery. Now, when he falls we always get him fully checked out.