As some here know, I like to modify my gear to better suit my needs. Below are my mods to my TT NOTCH Li.
1.) FOR MORE PRIVACY/SHADE->Dye inner tent with RIT DyeMore (dye for synthetic fabrics). This must be done WITHOUT letting the Dyneema floor touch the hot dye water. Gather the tent floor just above the floor wall and tie it with a cord. Yes, you will get a “tie-died” look near the floor, old hippies rejoice!. I used a “Parrot Green” shade. (see photo)
2.) FLY HEM STAKE LOOPS-> At 4 points on the fly (2 on each side) I measured and marked the locations, wrapped the edges with a circle or Dyneema repair tape and a larger circle of Tenacious Tape then sewed on a nylon grosgrain loop and added a woman’s elastic “hair circle” for some give. (see photo)
3.) I also ordered with the tent the optional “pole handle pockets”, Cordura fabric pockets tied to the two tent apexes so I can insert my pole handles and wrap them tightly with the Velcro strips on the pockets. I absolutely don’t want my pole handles and straps down in the dirt and mud. My poles wear rubber tip caps so they should not sink into wet ground much.
My next upgrade (well, I like to think they are upgrades) will likely be a guy anchor point on the fly halfway between the apex of the Pitch Loc struts and the peak on each end. I’ll place a circle of Tenacious Tape on both inside and outside and sew a circle around near their edges. Then I’ll sew on some narrow nylon webbing with 3 lines of stitching. Finally I’ll seam seal everything with Seam Grip inside and outside. I’ll carry 2 lengths of reflective tent cord long enough to clove hitch around a 3 ft. stick and then down to a stake. Gotta use a stick at each end B/C my hiking poles are holding up the tent! Tarptent puts guy anchors like this on their Moment DW so why not on a Notch Li?
