Megatarp questions - current version

[elmcreek]

Howdy. First post, but have appreciated the info available here for some time.
I'm becoming more and more interested in Kifaru's Megatarp. Appears that it has gone through some updates and now I'm not clear on how all the features work. Is the sewn in entrance closed by velcro or zipper? How does the annex attach? Does the annex come with a stove jack in it? Is the 21oz total weight (canopy, annex, stove jack) still accurate? How is the material different than silnylon? I've seen pictures of it pitched in very exposed high places, how does it handle wind? It's obviously shorter than a pyramid, but still has some large expanses of fabric. Looks to me like the wind might roll over it pretty well.

I have experience with many floorless shelters - canvas tents, silnylon mids and tipis, tarps - so that's no problem. The weight, available space, trek pole/stick pitch possibilities, and stove option have me very interested. I may have to sell off some stuff to make room for one. Thanks!
Jim

 

[fillthefreezer]

i dont recall the exact weight, sorry, but it did get heavier than the original. the "rear" has a single, centered zipper, while the front that used to be open with the option of annex is a dual zip. centered stake, with access on the left and right. this is where the stove jack is, and i dont believe its available without, but thats a question for kifaru.

 

[elmcreek]

I left a message for customer service and haven't heard back. I hoped someone might chime in here to avoid calling them again. I want the stove jack, just don't see on their site that it is specifically included or a place to add it as an option. It doesn't say anything about velco or zippered entrances either. The video must be of an older version w/velcro sewn in entrance. Is the annex still completely removable? If the weight has gone up much, then I may look into building something myself. Thanks for the reply and pms guys.

 

[gmajor]

If the new one is anything like the old one (have to imagine it is), you won't regret it. I simply adore my megatarp in any configuration.

 

[Grunt-N-Gobble]

I ordered the MT a week or so ago, but before I did, I contacted Aron and he confirmed that the stove jack was included.

I can't comment on the other features, but I believe that the front annex is zippered in but removable if you want.

 

[dotman]

I left a message for customer service and haven't heard back. I hoped someone might chime in here to avoid calling them again. I want the stove jack, just don't see on their site that it is specifically included or a place to add it as an option. It doesn't say anything about velco or zippered entrances either. The video must be of an older version w/velcro sewn in entrance. Is the annex still completely removable? If the weight has gone up much, then I may look into building something myself. Thanks for the reply and pms guys.

I think they are all off at Shot Show and the Sheep Show, unfortunately a small business only has so many resources so you may not get a quick response. If you don't hear back give them a call later next week when shows settle down.

 

[elmcreek]

I think they are all off at Shot Show and the Sheep Show, unfortunately a small business only has so many resources so you may not get a quick response. If you don't hear back give them a call later next week when shows settle down.

Yeah, I thought about that which is part of why I was trying not to call back right away. I'm not in a hurry to buy anything, just want to have correct info percolating through my cocunut. Thanks