I’ve got a Flat!

Nothing beats a flat tarp for versatility. There are probably a dozen useful configurations.

Nice job. I think I have seen that spinnaker before but the last time I saw it, it was on a roll. hahaha.

Cheers,
Lawson

Lawson,

>>it was on a roll. hahaha<<

Yep!

It rolled from FLA to WA to LA. :-)

Thanks to you and Aaron, Mr. Singer and Gutermann I now have a new piece of gear.

Party On,

Newton

It looks very nice John. Thanks for sharing the photos and thanks for the stuff sack.

/aaron

Aaron,

Thanks.

A small reward for your generosity and patience. :-)

You are very welcome. I enjoyed making it.

Party On,

Newton

flat tarps apparently make your yard nicer too :P

no but really, i think i'll be getting a flat one too for the same reason.

Kieran,

To everything there is a season.

The gray tarp pic was in February of this year. :-0
It was one our coldest winters on record, hence the beautiful straw color of my back yard. :-)

So you're getting a flat tarp to make your yard a prettier shade of green? ;-)

Party On,

Newton

John, Funny …my latest MYOG project was a a simple flat 5'x8' tarp. It weighs in at exactly 7.0 oz. Here are a few pics.

There is just something pure about such a simple shelter.

Jamie

Jamie,

Pure, simple and light! You hit all the high points. It looks great.

Your MYOG Goes to the Mountains article got my sewing machine all revved up again.

It's not quite finished as of yet. In the pic it is stuffed full of pillows. :-)

There are more details and pictures on this thread.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=35833&skip_to_post=306274#306274

Thanks for posting the pictures that show the different pitches that are possible with a flat tarp.

Party On,

Newton

I think Newton actually intended this thread

Nice pack BTW well done

Roger,

Thank you for the compliment and for fixing my broken compass. :-)

I made the neccessary repairs to my compass and edited the link in my post. ;-)

Party On,

Newton