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Jul 28, 2011 at 12:09 pm #1277347
What do you think is the perfect dimension for a SUL tarp that has good rain coverage. I saw adventure alan using his oware cattarp 1.5 cuben for his XUL, and said that it provided plenty of coverage. It was pretty much 9x7x5. What are some good options out there? Zpacks offer custom sizing, and I can probably go with that one. I've been using a poncho tarp, but I realized that it might be better to go with a cuben tarp >~4oz + driducks ~5oz, than a windshirt ~4oz and a golite poncho tarp 7oz+~6oz bivy.
Jul 28, 2011 at 12:45 pm #1764099I would want an 8×10 minimum with no bivy, but then I'm chicken that way :) http://zpacks.com/shelter/hammock_tarps.shtml
That is why the SMD Gatewood Cape exists. You get 360° protection, rain gear and pack cover for 11oz weight. You can turn it into a double-wall with floor and bug screen for another 7oz. You need 6 Ti stakes and one trekking pole, or SMD's pole, or a stick to make it work.
Bivies will give good protection under a small tarp, but they have their own issues– cramped, condensation, durability, etc.
Jul 29, 2011 at 5:28 pm #1764506…over on my thread:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=51106&nid=433755I think I'd be absolutely fine with 8 x 8 tarp, and possibly could go down to 9 x 7.
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