IPK Tarp / Basha End for added protection

[WildMedic]

I have just completed a little project. I took an offcut of an IPK and cut it into a triangle. I added webbing corners that were riveted. On to these I attached shock cord with plastic hooks on the end.

The upshot is an end that will provide extra coverage at the front of ends of a tarp. So, no more rain, wind or snow blowing into the end of the shelter. It can be used on the ground or on the ends of a hammock tarp.

It was cheap and simple to make.

I have made a video and put it onto my youtube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa0Ue--TTWg

Let me know what you think!

 

[bopdude]

Just watched the vid, like it a lot, you do go on to say you could use it on the hammock tarp ? can't see how it would come past your hammock lines ? got any pics of that set up or am I being dense lol

 

[WildMedic]

The shockcord enables the sheet to be set up with flexibility. I have been thinking about cutting a slit down the middle and putting a storm flap over it. The flap would be sealed with velcro.

Check out animal tendencies video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CEEEV7qjxA&list=UUyioSajpldTodVxLpFjebkQ

He shows it on the ground and on a hammock.

 

[bopdude]

Ah got ya, thanks for the vid link

 

[tartanferret]

Cheap and effective !

Have you seen "Grizz beaks" ? http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/tarpaccessories.html

 

[Nice65]

That's a cracking idea, and I like the price, but the basha set up you show seems to be reinventing the lightweight tent. I'm not knocking it though, it offers more versatility.

I think it'll come into it's own for hammocking, reducing the wind tunnel effect and offering dry storage for kit.

 

[Gray]

Great job, thanks for sharing

 

[Chiseller]

Not bad....but with a large tarp , you can create doors any way. I cant understand the desire to have a small tarp.....then carry and have to rig up an xtra piece of kit ? Just my two bob...

 

[WildMedic]

Cool. mine is a budget version I suppose.

 

[WildMedic]

Ah I have a 3 x 3 tarp that doubles up as a tarp tent for me and the wife. She likes a bit of privacy when we are walking miles from anywhere

It has to be light because we walk 20+ miles a day and need to keep it lightweight as possible. A small tarp and the IPK cover can be split between us thus helping to keep the load down.