Thread: North Ridge flys

Are they any good? I was looking at a Oz trail one but might be a bit small this one seems like a better size. Need a fly my old tarps pretty buggered but has served me well.

North Ridge Jumbo Fly - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies.

Loks good Toby but why wouldn't you just get another tarp if you have had a good experience with one. They are bugger all at the Warehouse.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Loks good Toby but why wouldn't you just get another tarp if you have had a good experience with one. They are bugger all at the Warehouse.

It ripped on its first outing Rushy. Was a camo warehouse one haha. Also might as well get something lighter and that packs smaller. It's pretty big when packed. 18cmx58cm and weighs 2.1kg

Hi Toby

I have 2, the jumbo and normal.

I have used them quite a bit and are actually pretty good for the coin. The tapes loops for the cord have broken on one, no drama to fix up.

Unless you need a huge area get the normal size one, perfectly fine for a couple of guys and all their gear.

My 2c

Cheers

Dino

Originally Posted by Dino

Hi Toby

I have 2, the jumbo and normal.

I have used them quite a bit and are actually pretty good for the coin. The tapes loops for the cord have broken on one, no drama to fix up.

Unless you need a huge area get the normal size one, perfectly fine for a couple of guys and all their gear.

My 2c

Cheers

Dino

I just measure dit out on the floor. it is quite big. Probably could go with the smaller one

get a fly, you will be able to take more cans of piss...lol

Cheers

d

Mad Mike's Sports Emporium. North Ridge Fly Tent

Pretty cheap there.

Lots of other ones on special too that you should check out

This is what I use toby

BEYOND Flight Bivy - 2 Person | Buy Recreational Online | Shop @ Torpedo7

It cost me $80 and as you'll see it's even cheaper than that on special now. It's pretty spacious (two is alright) but light enough for solo trips (1.48kg). To be honest I'm a bit wary about it's quality, haven't had it for long so I guess we'll find out, but I got it because it seemed like a hell of a lot more bang for your buck than a glorified tarp and as it seems, lighter.

Originally Posted by phillipgr

This is what I use toby

BEYOND Flight Bivy - 2 Person | Buy Recreational Online | Shop @ Torpedo7

It cost me $80 and as you'll see it's even cheaper than that on special now. It's pretty spacious (two is alright) but light enough for solo trips (1.48kg). To be honest I'm a bit wary about it's quality, haven't had it for long so I guess we'll find out, but I got it because it seemed like a hell of a lot more bang for your buck than a glorified tarp and as it seems, lighter.

Have you had that bad boy out in some heavy rain mate?

Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie

Have you had that bad boy out in some heavy rain mate?

Not yet. First time a had it out in light rain some of it made it's way inside because I didnt peg the fly out tight enough so it dripped onto the ground sheet and ran inside. As long as you make sure you do that it should be sweet I reckon.

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The small one will surprise you at how long it is and they come with string - the string is ok but I prefer paracord - if you search TardMe for "paracord" there are lots of people selling 30m/100ft lengths.The reflective stuff is good.
My mate's fly had that reflective cord that shows up in torchlight so ya don't trip over it at night and if I did it again I'd get that stuff.
I weigh down the edges with stones or branches and provided you're careful it doesn't rip.
I used about 3/4 of the paracord for the fly and the rest for a lifting rig for carcasses.
IMO they shed rain fine, I just make mine taut so that the wind flapping sound doesn't keep me awake at night.

I just brought that other one from mad mikes. Could have been a little faster Phillip!

Originally Posted by Toby

I just brought that other one from mad mikes. Could have been a little faster Phillip!

Or you could have slowed down and shopped around

Was slow enough, checked trademe, outdoors supplies, hunting and fishing then found mad mikes and brought it.

They are taking a while sending the email with there bank details though.