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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2015, 11:50:55 AM »
That is a really well done tarp.  It would also work well as a cover for a hammock. 

Tell us about the specific material that you used.  9' x 5', in 2 pieces, right?  That looks just right to me, but did the fabric store have other widths?  Do you recall the brand name or materials specifications of the silnylon?
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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2015, 10:28:54 PM »
Thanks! Yes it is 5' wide strips and I ended up getting 7 yards so I would have some extra for bags etc. the fabric is 1.3 oz Rip stop. I don't think the store carries any other widths.


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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #17 on: May 28, 2015, 08:21:28 AM »
How much do u have invested into that shelter? Looks nice
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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2015, 12:28:12 PM »
Something I always wondered about floorless tents.
I use a klymit sleeping pad.  I would be afraid of poking a hole in it.  Do you carry another fabric to put on the ground?  After bringing an extra tarp or something would it not be lighter to just have a tent with a floor?
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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2015, 01:41:35 PM »
Ross, when alpine climbing I will use a therma rest for the insulation and sleep in a tent. But for hiking or hunting I use a roll up pad, and thus sleep on sharp sticks or rocks without problems. Perhaps this could work for you?
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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2015, 02:09:30 PM »
Outstanding!  Thanks for sharing the info.  I love ultralight backpacking/hunting and may have to try the tarp thing sometime.  Right now I still use a Tarptent and a  sixmoons lunar solo.  I want to start making my own stuff some time.

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Re: DIY Silnylon Tarp Shelter
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2015, 02:53:19 PM »
I have $110 invested. That includes the fabric, Thread, 6 MSR mini ground hog stakes, and 25' of para cord. The sleeping pad I use isn't inflatable, so I don't worry about poking holes in it. I know some guys carry a light sheet of TYVEX to protect their pads


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