Tarp wars; Attack of the Monk Clones

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Teepee

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jan 15, 2010
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After seeing Bare Thrills Silnylon Monk tarp clone thread,http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119147&highlight=monk+tarp

I wanted one for a long distance walk later in the year, so got busy making one .

This one is a little shorter than the one above at 2.8m.



225g with the stuff sack


Monk mode





Dayglo yellow Polyester webbing tie-outs with a reflective band for easier pitching in the dark.
1.1 oz Silnylon ripstop Nylon(woven from greased Eels)
Gutterman Mara thread, all double stitched.
200gsm coated Oxford for the tie-out reinforcements.


Thanks for looking. :)
 
Thanks Rich mate :)

Either this one will ride of the my other one made from PU. Its the same weight but packs smaller.
 
That's nowt to complain of weight wise :approve: and I know we like the OD but it's dull to wake up under, it's never really the real colour of the light, I think that grey's a good change, tbh.
Hope you've made a matching sized no see um for inside though; especially if you're going to do that walk :yikes:

atb,
M
 
That's nowt to complain of weight wise :approve: and I know we like the OD but it's dull to wake up under, it's never really the real colour of the light, I think that grey's a good change, tbh.
Hope you've made a matching sized no see um for inside though; especially if you're going to do that walk :yikes:

atb,
M

I'm fully expecting hideously suicidal quantities of midges, it can only get better than that. :)

Yep, a nice bit of midge netting from Pro-fabrics is on the project table. I'm actually hoping to monster through it with head nets, Wilmas and my beloved Autan but that's about as likely as finding a tree to tie my hammock to in Fisherfield forest.
 
I'm fully expecting hideously suicidal quantities of midges, it can only get better than that. :)

Yep, a nice bit of midge netting from Pro-fabrics is on the project table. I'm actually hoping to monster through it with head nets, Wilmas and my beloved Autan but that's about as likely as finding a tree to tie my hammock to in Fisherfield forest.

I've just bought the SMD Serenity net in the classifieds, not sure it'll work in the Trailstar but should work a treat in the DuoMid. That along with Wilmas, Avon SSS and a Beaton jacket I should be good to go, maybe some thin running/liner gloves too.

[video=youtube;FxIJHpD400g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxIJHpD400g[/video]

I've got this one too, but it's going to need some work on the net ..

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelter-accessories/WB108.html


Bring on the midges :)

:mosquitos:
 
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Great job there !

My humble MYOG version....
90 g inc guylines

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