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Polycryo tarp question

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PostedApr 16, 2013 at 4:08 pm

I'm making a polycryo, 7X9 tarp. I'm being a bit experimental, and adding a bug net 'skirt' hanging from the sides of the tarp. I've got everything figured out EXCEPT: With the tarp pitched A frame, what would be the lightest way to add noseeum mesh to the shorter sides of the tarp? I would normally just add the mesh onto it in a triangle shape, but I want to be able to adjust the pitch of the tarp (i.e. a low, wide pitch for bad weather or a tall narrow pitch for fair weather,). Let me know if pics are needed to understand what I'm trying to get across.

Bob Gross BPL Member
PostedApr 16, 2013 at 4:25 pm

"I would normally just add the mesh onto it in a triangle shape, but I want to be able to adjust the pitch of the tarp"

You are saying that the dimensions of the triangle will vary, so how do you cut the triangle of mesh?

First of all, if you cut your mesh too small, then that is a problem. If you cut it too large, then that is not much of a problem except for a tiny weight penalty.

I approached a similar problem, except that I was making a triangle-shaped piece of cuben fiber for rain purposes. I wanted the cuben fiber triangle to be correct for a storm pitch (the sides down very low), and I would not use it at all for a fair weather pitch (the sides out very open). Your mesh would be used in fair weather for bugs, but maybe not at all for stormy weather.

It makes it further complicated if the height of your front pole is adjustable. My poles are not adjustable, so this does not affect me. You might have yours supported by a cord.

–B.G.–

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