So I'm looking to make a prototype tarp but have limited silnylon on hand (ie I can only make one). I'm impressed by the reviews of the MLD Trailstar and can make a replica (slightly smaller with 72" sides though). I can also make a 60" sided regular hexagon tarp. They'll both be the same weight but the hex will probably be a comfortable 2+ and the pentamid more of a cramped 2 man.
I'm wondering why there aren't any hexagonal designs like the trailstar? I've seen a few large hexamid tents for winter and then ZPacks, but their product is asymetrical and not what I'm looking at.
Does anyone have experience hexagonals? I'm looking at using this primarily as a winter desert tarp. So minimal snow but plenty of wind, like Southern UT in just a few days ;)
I'll probably just make the hexamid design since I know the pentamid trailstar is proven. If I don't like the hexamid, well my silnylon was a $1/yd find at the local fabric shop so something more professional is in the pipes anyway. Still any advice would be appreciated.
-Dustin
