Thread: Questions re tarps / fly-camping

Cuben fiber!
decent size is only a couple hundy grams.

ZPacks.com Ultralight Backpacking Gear - Cuben Fiber Tarps

The insect thing - I just put a bit of roll-on repellent around my neck and face before going to sleep

Haven't done Fiordland, mind.

the only benefit I can find over a closed tent is my hunting mate gets condensation in his tent and my fly doesn't - those Cuben fibre ones look nice but I've got short arms and deep pockets

Sikahunter is right that some stretchies are good to stop it flapping too much at night.

I've got one of the Huntech 2-man ones but I find that the small Northridge one is lighter cos it has no pole.

Have a look at some lightweight tramping forums maybe

We had a guy at our deerstalkers night that did a presentation on lightweight gear, his tent is 362 grms , a Gossamer Gear Spinnshelter

Gossamer Gear - Ultralight backpacking, hiking and camping gear

Nothing in the way of shelters at the moment though, something about being the off season

Originally Posted by Tussock

Without the ground insulation you need a serious thermorest for a henessy hamock in cold conditions.

Not sure how cold I could go with this way but madjon put me onto a video and I have just tried it this morning and it makes a massive difference instantly. I had the foam mat and stole a jimbean window cover haha.



Heres the video: Winterizing the Hammock for the Common Man - YouTube

The Cheap Bastard's Guide to DIY Silnylon - YouTube

Twin needle chch. Make any size for you. Got 2 for rafting and hunting. Well made.

Good video GM - I like that guy's attitude - when he says odourless spirits is that the same as turps? Also if you've done this process what base fabric material has given you best results?(I'm figuring Warewhare tarps would be too heavy)
Cheers

Originally Posted by 308

Good video GM - I like that guy's attitude - when he says odourless spirits is that the same as turps? Also if you've done this process what base fabric material has given you best results?(I'm figuring Warewhare tarps would be too heavy)
Cheers

I haven't done any yet but I'd say white spirits/shellite and just use nylon parka from the local fabric shop. Let it air out for a couple of days in the Wellington breeze or our nice moderate Easterly. Would be a good way to revive something that has given good service, still structurally sound but not quite as water tight as it used to be.

Thanks GM - I'll put some pics up if I do this

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I haven't done any yet but I'd say white spirits/shellite and just use nylon parka from the local fabric shop. Let it air out for a couple of days in the Wellington breeze or our nice moderate Easterly. Would be a good way to revive something that has given good service, still structurally sound but not quite as water tight as it used to be.