Hot Tarp for backpacking

I don’t know if you’ve seen them, but Luxe Hiking Gear has a bunch of hot tents from which to choose.  The price is right for trying, but the gear is heavy.  The 4-person Megahorn tipi is, according to their website, 8.7 pounds with the shelter, center pole, and 16 stakes.  Spread over 3 people that’s not awful for a short trip.  Something to look at.

Kevin,

Thanks for responding.  I have checked out their website in the past.  The Twin Peak Awning is kinda the design I am looking for since it can opened up to take in the view.  I initally was just going to get a hot tent, but we are trying to avoid being cooped up completely inside.  That tipi would be quite warmer than the tarp though, so I keep going back and forth. I then moved on to making one out of a hammock tarp to cut weight even more.  We are actually UL backpackers, but we bring quite a few luxury items with us so we have to be as UL as possible!

I actually do not know how it would work with a hammock tarp. You talk about three people hanging out under, but when I hang my hammock tarp (Superfly), it’s quite far from the ground. Fitting three people and stove under seems tough.

I am inclined to think that something resembling the large military tents may be a better fit. Something similar to https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-ultimate-alaknak-10×10-outfitter-tent?gclid=CjwKCAjwq9mLBhB2EiwAuYdMtTQ-Cy8RkZEq8hCy5x7Uj-6NherKNa0_sI01g0Mdn874DOuvped-VhoCfToQAvD_BwE

But I don’t know of anyone that makes a similar design of lighter fabric. Perhaps with a T zipper, not inverted, to roll out one side for views.

My suggestion would be to reach out to Simply Light Designs and discuss what you are looking for with Jared. He does custom work and is super helpful in working with customers about what they are looking for.

Could trekking poles be incorporated into the design? Perhaps at the vertical corners? Idk anything about sewing or design, so don’t take my comments too seriously beyond reaching out to SLD.

How long is your Superfly?  I have a 12 ft long Dyneema Hex Tarp that the three of us have hung out under with room to spare, but it is only 8.5 ish ft wide, and leaves quit a bit of space between ground and the tarp.  Lengthwise it is fine to fit all of us.  Good idea about reaching out, gonna send him an email tomorrow.  I bring poles, so those are in play.  I think the tarp also needs side panel pull outs to give the interior a little more room as well.