[pct-l] just a little more tarp discussion...

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good afternoon, Darren,



I'm a tarp user and I have two slightly different tarps.  The one I use the
most is built exactly per TrailDad's Poncho plans shown at:
http://royrobinson.homestead.com/.  It is my shelter in the rare instances I
need one, and it is the only raingear I normally carry.  It is 64" wide
because that's as wide as a normal fabric roll.



I also built a larger 79" wide model without the poncho hood.  It also has
slightly peaked ends rather than being a pure rectangle.  I haven't used it
as much.  It's for use when I want more area under cover and when I carry
separate raingear.  That width necessitates a seam down the ridgeline which
is a bit of a pain in the exhaust system.



TrailDad shows it pitched as a lean-to – and I've done that some – but I
prefer a regular pup tent type setup.  I stake the rear low, with the
corners on the ground, while the front is higher with those corners 6"-8"
off the ground.


Steel-Eye
http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye


On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Darren <talhog at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I am contemplating a tarp / bivy combo this year and I am looking for some
> input on what size to get - the 5x8 or the 10x8?
> My understand is that the 5x8 will deal with wind better (less material to
> catch the wind) so the question for all you tarp users
> is - Is the 5x8 large enough for me and all my gear and also to cook under?
> Looking at the photos I can find online it looks
> like it would be tight. Also does anyone have experience with the wing cut
> tarps? How do you like them?
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Darren
>
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