The Big Weigh In?

[Globetrotter.uk]

wow no wonder my back is suffering, I have just weighed my tarp after the alterations I did, the big tarp is a staggering 2100grams and it won't fold away to small neither. Still it has stood up to the wintery weather here recently and is big enough for covering the hammock.

 

[Nagual]

Bleeding 'ell Guv'nor! That's not a tarp, that's a portable nuclear shelter you've got there! What size is it and what's it made of? My home made one is 3 and a bit by 3ish and weighs in at less than 500g. But then it is super light weight ripstop nylon, and may not be the most sturdy of fabrics.


Nag.

 

[andy_e]

Did you post your alterations on another thread either I missed it or I have early onset senility - possibly both

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

It started out as the DD tarp2 3x3 but I added more eyelets to allow it to be more practical. I am keeping it for when I am going away for long periods, bt I am going to have to go lite weight

 

[andy_e]

Ah right, cheers. Yeah, I have a DD 3x3 too and it's not the lightest, but it's a tough bit of kit. Have been toying with the idea of adding some more loops to mine, but not sure if I trust myself not to ruin it.

Edit PS: A pic or two of your mods would be good

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

there are a couple in the galley, but I am having probs uploading pics