9x9 tarp

[mtnrunner260]

Here's a few pics of a tarp. It's the 0.9 membrane pu4000. Grosgrain tie outs and hyperd 300 for reinforcements.

 

[Felix40]

Looks awesome. How tall do you have that front pole set the way it is. Assuming you were able to get two people in there fairly comfortably? I like the strider bike too

 

[reaper]

You made this?

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[mtnrunner260]

The front pole is at 51" you could go taller if you had the bottom off the ground a bit.
Reaper - it's just two pieces of poly sewn together, then reinforcements and tie outs sewn on.

 

[paleraider]

what is the weight of the ripstop you used and what is the overall weight of the tarp?

 

[Ironman8]

Very nice! I'm still in the works for a 9x9 or 10x10 tarp.

How well do you fit in the 9x9 and how tall are you? Also interested in the overall weight.

If you could do some close up pics of the tie outs and pole jacks, I would really appreciate that!

 

[SHTF]

I use a 10x10 and the same pitch above. I have a post about it on here somewhere.


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[ndbwhunter]

Do you have any plans?

 

[colonel00]

Do you have any plans?

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Had to poke a little fun

 

[mtnrunner260]

Colonel nailed the plans.
I weighed it on the office postage scale with 10 stakes at 1lb and 0.7oz.
I used 2 more stakes and a bit more guy line in the pitch from the photos so it will be heavier. I also think seam sealing the flat felled seam between the two pieces is a good idea.
But around 1.5 lbs for a final weight I'd guess.
The fabric is the 0.9 membrane PU4000 from ripstopbytheroll. It's very lightweight but I put a lot of strain on it with the pitch and it seemed fine.
I'll take some close ups tonight hopefully.

 

[reaper]

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Had to poke a little fun

Hahahah man you made my day(freaking bad day today)thanks for the laugh.

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[5shot]

I have never seen a square tarp pitched this way...very interesting.

 

[mtnrunner260]

I can't take credit for the pitch.
Lots of good stuff here from other guys
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/sleep-systems/30416-staying-

Here's a couple pics of the reinforcements.


And one in stuff sack

The thing is a pain to stuff. Sack is good size but probably make another one of a thicker material.

 

[5shot]

Do the doors close completely or is there still some exposure?

 

[ndbwhunter]

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Had to poke a little fun

Thanks, Brad! Now I can see it

 

[mtnrunner260]

5shot,
There are no doors so in that pitch it stays open.
Other pitches provide complete protection.

 

[5shot]

Thanks - I was just curious if the flaps that were pinned back would allow you to close up the front.

 

[Kawabunga]

Nice! I made a 6x9 wish it were a little larger.

 

[jm1607]

Very nice! Looks a little bit like the BPWD La Garita

 

[lam396]

Have you seen this info on the membrane poly? Reinforcing MEMBRANE silpoly for ultralight tarps and shelters | Ripstop by the Roll. Might want to keep an eye on it if you haven't.

I'm thinking about making my own like this but I'm a little surprised by your final weight, not that it's that heavy but I was expecting it to be lighter.