Diy megatarp

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Final weight without stakes is 27.5 oz.

 

[HardcoreHunter]

Could you email me the details/plans? [email protected]. I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Could you email me the details/plans? [email protected]. I would greatly appreciate it.

You have a bowtech email and a Hoyt avatar? Email sent.

 

[Logesummers12]

Could you email me the same ? [email protected]

 

[Manosteel]

wow great job!

 

[JG358]

Looks good

 

[reaper]

wow awesome job,always love to see DIY project...looks than the little boy enjoy the tarp tour haha!!

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I'm interested in your decision and testing for when I add my rear access zipper. I'm thinking about the wind mostly since I always try and direct the rear to wind to help stability

I decided to just run an open zipper. The hose test did get water coming through but it was minimal unless directly sprayed on it, so I might get a few droplets with normal Colorado rain but nothing substantial. I did however take the extra precaution of seam sealing the fabric tape on the zipper so the only place water can get through is the actual coil. I'll let you know how it does.

wow great job!

Thanks

 

[colonel00]

Honestly, the zipper tape might soak through eventually but you will probably have more of an issue with condensation than water coming through.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Honestly, the zipper tape might soak through eventually but you will probably have more of an issue with condensation than water coming through.

That's kind of what I figured too, so I made both entries zip down as well as up for venting.

 

[HardcoreHunter]

You have a bowtech email and a Hoyt avatar? Email sent.

Yes, shot bowtech for years, but made the switch, just never made a new email address.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Yes, shot bowtech for years, but made the switch, just never made a new email address.

Just hope you don't have a warranty claim with Hoyt

 

[Flydaho]

Hey live2hunt, could I also get a copy of your plans? You did a hell of a job with this, looks professional.

[email protected]

Thanks,

Flydaho

 

[G5Archer]

I would also love to get a copy of the plans... Man that tarp came out awesome!

[email protected]

 

[Zricky]

Wow, that tarp came out looking pretty good. what about posting the plans?

 

[F16pointy]

If you cant post the plan can I get a copy please? [email protected] Thanks!

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Sorry fellas, I've been in the back country for 8 days but I think I've caught up with everyone who wanted a copy email to them. If I have missed you PM me I just cleared out my Inbox.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Myself and my buddy is this shelter for 8 days in the Colorado mountains. I have to say it worked out better than I'd even hoped for. We only had one night of rain but there was no issues with water coming in. The shelter is plenty roomy for two guys and during that night of rain we were actually able to squeeze a 3rd guy in, though it was tight. Wow you can fit two guys & gear and a stove, we usually left our bows and our packs outside for extra room. Condensation was a bit of an issue but was easily minimised with proper venting. It wasn't really cold enough to have a stove but it sure made a nice option for getting up in the morning to a warm tent. Total weight with stove ended up at 3 lb 7.5oz so it's a pretty lite weight option for 2 guys. All in all my buddy and I were happier with it than expected.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

 

[mtnrunner260]

Looks good and glad to hear it worked.
Thank you for taking the time to document the process and share your plans. It looks strait forward enough and I look forward to the winter time project.
How did the hunt go?