Diy megatarp

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Do you think a piece of neoprene would work for the pole reinforcement points? I have an old pair of waders that are leaking so I was thinking of just cutting them up and using a couple pieces.

I used duck clothe. You can get it at Walmart for pretty cheap.

 

[mdoolin]

Those are the plans on the first page

What are the dimensions on the tail ends of the tent? I can see the 48" of length for each triangle cut but can't see the dimensions on the far end.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

What are the dimensions on the tail ends of the tent? I can see the 48" of length for each triangle cut but can't see the dimensions on the far end.

Comment #61 if that's what you're talking about

 

[mdoolin]

That's exactly what I was after. Thank you.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

That's exactly what I was after. Thank you.

No problem

 

[drrice]

Is there a reason behind the 48" measurement or is that just the length you wanted the tarp?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Is there a reason behind the 48" measurement or is that just the length you wanted the tarp?

Wasn't my design, I just followed the pattern and modified it as I saw fit. If shorter works better for you go for it.

 

[mdoolin]

Sorry for all the questions but the tie off points on the sides of the tent, what did you use? They almost look like paracord loops.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Sorry for all the questions but the tie off points on the sides of the tent, what did you use? They almost look like paracord loops.

No apology necessary, I posted it to help others.

Gutted paracord reinforced on the back side with another layer of silnylon.

 

[mdoolin]

No apology necessary, I posted it to help others.

Gutted paracord reinforced on the back side with another layer of silnylon.

Thank you sir! I am excited to give this a shot.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Thank you sir! I am excited to give this a shot.

Good deal. Post up your results.

 

[border collies]

What is the material you use for where you pass the stove pipe through?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

What is the material you use for where you pass the stove pipe through?

I believe it is silicone coated fiberglass but I am not really sure. Bearpaw wilderness designs has it in various styles.

http://bearpawwd.bmobilized.com/?re...isc/fabrics_misc.php?redirect=false&width=360

 

[SWVA_Tim]

I'm getting ready to order material for a copy of this one

Looking at the 70D 2.2 oz HEX70 XL ripstop nylon from ripstopbythe roll ....it's heavier than some of the other materials but in the scheme of things its MUCH lighter than what I have now.

I'm thinking I'll zip in the annex .... did you all use a regular zipper or a waterproof zipper?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I'm getting ready to order material for a copy of this one

Looking at the 70D 2.2 oz HEX70 XL ripstop nylon from ripstopbythe roll ....it's heavier than some of the other materials but in the scheme of things its MUCH lighter than what I have now.

I'm thinking I'll zip in the annex .... did you all use a regular zipper or a waterproof zipper?

You don't really need that heavy of a material but it won't hurt I guess.

I did not use waterproof zippers. However I am considering using one on the back for my next build. The front is covered by a flap so it's unnecessary.

 

[Bkaufmann]

do you have any tricks to setting up this tarp? Like what length the trekking poles should be set to?
I kinda just went out and set it up while making tons of adjustments and took me about 30 minutes to get it figured out.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

do you have any tricks to setting up this tarp? Like what length the trekking poles should be set to?
I kinda just went out and set it up while making tons of adjustments and took me about 30 minutes to get it figured out.

Best trick is have your hunting partner set it up. Ask ffparamedic lol.

Seriously though, I just basically followed Aron's instructions here:
https://youtu.be/0haAZ5UJltk

It gets a lot quicker with a few tries. I can throw one up in 5-10 min now.

 

[LonelyMtn15]

Gonna give this a shot I think!

 

[SWVA_Tim]

Live2hunt .... did you make rolled part of feld seam on inside... couldn't tell from pics? Just got my fabric in yesterday....Making a few tweaks.. I'll post pics as I can... Thanks again for showing us your skills.... hopefully mine will look half this good

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Live2hunt .... did you make rolled part of feld seam on inside... couldn't tell from pics? Just got my fabric in yesterday....Making a few tweaks.. I'll post pics as I can... Thanks again for showing us your skills.... hopefully mine will look half this good

It was on the outside for no other reason than it seemed easier that way. I don't believe it makes a difference either way.