I have to wonder about the super fly tarps vs a good hex or rectangle with a couple of grizz beaks. Tune the setup to the weather.
I have to wonder about the super fly tarps vs a good hex or rectangle with a couple of grizz beaks. Tune the setup to the weather.
Last edited by nothermark; 02-13-2014 at 22:13.
YMMV
HYOH
Free advice worth what you paid for it. ;-)
WB Superfly. If I can only have one tarp this one would be it. Hard to beat for the price.
I love my cuben tarps for their weight, but the superfly is a bargain.
Plain brown Superfly:
Item weight: 1 lb. 3 oz. (19oz)
Ridgeline Length: 11’0”
Width: 10’0”
Fabric: 1.1oz/30D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silnylon
Price: $130
JRB
Length: 11 feet (3.35 m)
Width: 10 feet (3.04 m)
Make: 1.1 ounces silicon impregnated ripstop nylon cordura
Weight: 19 ounces (including silnyl stuff sack)
Price $100.95 on sale
WL Big Daddy 11x9.6
1.2 oz. Silnylon, 132"X115" w/o side panel pullouts.
With cat cut shape and web ties.
Total Pack Weight: 13.9 oz. for the 132'' RL
Price $130.00
Two Grizzbeaks -
Weight - 12 ozs.
Price $85.00
If I could only have one...............
I'm with a lot of the others. I'd have to say my WB Superfly. Taking into consideration all the factors that get you down to just one, ie., weight, versatility, available pole mods if desired, doors when you want them, great porch mode, cost, etc........
There is a lot to be said for the HG Cuben and all of the one's other the the SF that Outandback was kind enough to document, but, you asked.....
If you could only have one .......
Just Hanging Out !
Nice job, by the way, Outandback, going out of your way and pulling the info together on some of the other tarps.Originally Posted by OutandBack
This thread has been interesting to me. I have a SF, I have a Hennessy Hex, and I have a couple of jury rigged tarps and a few Wally World specials, but what's been interesting, is I 've seen a few that I didn't know existed and I've been hanging for a considerable amount of time.
Just goes to show that necessity is the mother of invention. I got comfortable with what I had til' it was stolen last summer and then had to look into some of the newer, more modern options, hence the HH and SF.
Maybe I'll get an Ox Palace and park my wife's mini cooper in it. Naw...... Just kidding.......... Hmmmm
Just Hanging Out !
I went with an edge for the first while and was quite happy. I eventually had some money crying to be spent so it ordered a superfly. I figured it would be edge in summer, superfly in the early spring and late fall.
More and more though the SF is what makes the trip with me except for longer backpacking trips.
Hammock Gear Hex Cuben 11 ft ridge 5.2 ounces
2QZQ Grizzbeaks 1.1 oz ea
Real issue is that one seldom needs 2 beaks. With one beak and a Hex tarp in the same material one can get a lot of weather coverage. There maybe more storage than doors as I think the beaks extend out farther than a door would to get the vestibule effect. In winter one could even do a Hot vestibule on one end. Most of the time in good weather beaks could stay home. I'm not knocking the Superfly but there are alternatives depending on how one camps. That is my only point.
FWIW There is an interesting video on the 2QZQ site for folks who need a clue. ;-)
http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/tarpaccessories.html
YMMV
HYOH
Free advice worth what you paid for it. ;-)
Glad you like the info.
I keep a small spreadsheet on most mfg specs it's kind of fun.
You'd think with all the talking up the SF I'd have one but I don't.
My go to tarp is a used TtTTG 12x10 I bought used here for $80 and had 2QZQ put 1 set of doors on.
I agree that the SF is a great piece of kit, but I personally think cuben is the way to go. HG 11' with doors is tough to beat as an all around option. It's light, durable, has doors and pull outs. It's the total package.
If money were not an issue then I agree, the Winter Palace could be that tarp.
Everyone ought to believe in something....I believe I'll go set up the hammock!
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