Here is the information for the Tim's Tarp I created. Being a taller person I wanted a tarp that:
o Set up quickly and easily especially in bad weather
o Works in all seasons
o Is at least 11' long when completely extended on the ridgeline so hammock ends are
completely covered from the elements when stretched out
o I can walk/stand under relatively easily
o I can stack 2 hammocks (possibly 3) underneath
o Has pullouts on the sides and ends to create decent side room
o Can become a lean-to style tarp with considerable room underneath
o Is versatile to set up in multiple fashions
o Has versatile end doors
o Has a collapsable ridgeline organizer that can be left in the tarp when stuffed in the stuff sack
o Has tie off loops on the inside of the tarp at the ridge line and tie out areas for attaching end doors and any miscellaneous lines to
o Has matching hammock and tarp double sided stuff sacks
After doing a lot of research I was unable to find a tarp out there I was looking for especially with the height and versatility I wanted so I decided to make Tim's
Tarp. Plus, I just thought it would be a great DIY project!
Special thanks to Justin for all of help with questions, getting me the materials I needed
and the idea about creating the tarp with two tones!
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Required Materials:
15 yds of 1.1 oz Silpoly - Foliage Green
7.5 yds of 1.1 oz Silpoly – Green Tea
1 spool of Gutermann MARA 70 thread - Hunter Green
10 yds - MIL-SPEC Nylon Grosgrain Ribbon
2 - 1.5 oz tubes of Sil Net Silicone Seam Sealer
20 - Beastee Dee rings
