Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: BWCA Hanging :: Tarp Spreader Bar Set up
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RLJ |
Castaway: "With no trips in 2020, I'm now struggling with gear addiction. First, an older model Delorme InReach, next an underquilt protector and then a tarp snakeskin. Now I'm thinking about getting a set of these spreader bars for my Superfly. I may be building my own since they aren't on the Warbonnet site any longer. Dutchware and others sell 13" poles and with the inserts on the end they could be used to build a 54.5" pole. I can make a 56.5" pole with 3 18" poles but the 13" would be easier to pack if 54.5" is wide enough. I made my spreader bars from some existing tent poles. Each bar has (3) 18” poles totaling 54”. I just slide the ends thru the tie outs and rest the spreader on the ridge line. They definitely increase the room to move around the hammock on both sides. |
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TipsyPaddler |
2. Tie into a loop with your favorite non-slipping knot. 3. Assemble spreader pokes. 4. Wrap thin cord around one end about 3 times. 5. Balance spreader bar on peak of tarp while walking to other side (honestly hardest part, especially after an afternoon bourbon or three) 6. Wrap cord around other end about three times. 7. Repeat for other spreader bar. There is a little indented “channel” on the end of the spreader bar that holds the wound cord well. You can adjust the number of turns to get the level of tension you prefer. Check out the pictures of the tarps with spreader bars on the WB web site for examples. |
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TomT |
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AmarilloJim |
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TomT |
Castaway: "With no trips in 2020, I'm now struggling with gear addiction. First, an older model Delorme InReach, next an underquilt protector and then a tarp snakeskin. Now I'm thinking about getting a set of these spreader bars for my Superfly. I may be building my own since they aren't on the Warbonnet site any longer. Dutchware and others sell 13" poles and with the inserts on the end they could be used to build a 54.5" pole. I can make a 56.5" pole with 3 18" poles but the 13" would be easier to pack if 54.5" is wide enough. I would contact Warbonnet about this. Something tells me they still make those. There's no continuous ridgeline but lines going out from each end where a ridgeline would be. My bars only contact the tarp at the peak. |
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Castaway |
How wide are the poles that any of you have used? Do you let them rest on the tarp or do you use a continuous ridge line for the tarp? Do they create enough space under the tarp to make it worth taking these extra items in the gear pack? I value all of your recommendations. |
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TomT |
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TipsyPaddler |
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TomT |
All that's left to do now is prep and pack all the food and load the packs. Got a lot done in the garage today. I go in on 9/2 for 11 nights with another forum member who is also bringing a dog. Can't hardly wait! (That's a Minnesota reference right there) :) |