Customer Project: Nature Calls Backpacking

by Thru-Hiker Tarp

• OVERVIEW
• HOW DO I MAKE IT
• MATERIALS

• DIY Silpoly Thru-Hike Tarp using 0.9oz MEMBRANE silpoly PU4000 from ripstopbytheroll.com. This is based on similar tarps that I have seen hikers using the last couple years. Total weight when complete with zing-it guy lines 11oz.
• 7yds of  MEMBRANE silpoly PU4000 - Olive Yellow cut in half, then sewn length wise using matching Gutermann MARA 70 thread.  Added cat cuts, then re-inforcements.  Heavier webbing with Beastie Ds,  Beastee Dee ring - 1" for trekking poles.  And some 3/8" grossgrain ribbon for tie-outs and for some hanging loops down the length for bug net or clothesline

• Required Materials:

  7yds of MEMBRANE silpoly PU4000 - Olive Yellow
  Gutermann MARA 70 thread
  2 Beastie Ds
  one inch webbing, about 1.5 feet
  and 3/8" grosgrain ribbon

  Related Products:

  • 1" Polyester Webbing 1500 lb - Black
  • Beastee Dee ring
  • Gutermann MARA 70 Thread
  • MEMBRANE silpoly PU4000
  • MIL-SPEC Nylon Grosgrain Ribbon