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John Frederick Anderson BPL Member
PostedJul 11, 2009 at 3:59 pm

I have just done my first day hike after being ill for a while with pneumonia and a cracked rib.
It's good to be back in training after a few months recovering.

To celebrate, I took delivery of an Integral Designs Siltarp2, 10×8, which will be my go to tarp for below tree line hikes. Excellent quality tarp, from first impression.

Here's the set- up with a Six Moon Designs Serenity tent net. Plenty of room under there.

Disclaimer- I've tried a smaller tarp, but it just wasn't for me.

Integral Designs Siltarp2 with Six Moon Designs Serenity Bug net

I can't wait to get back into shape and into those Pyrenees. Six weeks holiday coming up!!

cheers,
fred

John Frederick Anderson BPL Member
PostedJul 12, 2009 at 1:15 am

Thanks,
That was my first pitch. Poles at 130, slippery half hitch on the line, and the corners staked to the ground. 8 stakes and two 4m lengths of 2mm line is the full kit- weighs less than half a kilo.
I seam sealed the ridge line, and sewed an internal elastic loop in the centre to hang the net.
Can't wait to get out there again!!
cheers,
fred

jim bailey BPL Member
PostedJul 12, 2009 at 8:42 am

Fred,
That's a great set up option for that combo, would have never thought of having the door face the inside wall, but makes sense.

Agree about smaller tarps, prefer 8×10 for mixed/bad weather.

best of luck with your recovery.
Jim

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