Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: BWCA Hanging :: doors on the tarp
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IBFLY |
I hemmed and hawed about adding some but decided against it. So far I haven't wished for them. The again- you can always get some and not bring them. I believe that they can be added on to nearly any warbonnet tarp (new ones. |
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IBFLY |
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Savage Voyageur |
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TomT |
quote RainGearRight: "quote TomT: "I got an early model Superfly and the doors are removable. They snap on and off and really, that's the perfect setup for me. I would bet Brandon at Warbonnet could make another like this if asked." My tarp is a superfly. It originally started with no doors then Brandon came out with this snap on door deal that I have. Then it morphed into what it is today where the doors are built into the tarp. I bought my superfly in early 2009. |
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strom2127 |
As far as being able to see out, I agree whole heartedly. I usually set it up with one side "up" so it works as a porch area where I can put more of my gear and approach the hammock from the side instead of having to go in from the end of the tarp opening. |
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RainGearRight |
quote TomT: "I got an early model Superfly and the doors are removable. They snap on and off and really, that's the perfect setup for me. I would bet Brandon at Warbonnet could make another like this if asked." I believe he makes a tarp with removable doors but bought seperatly it's more expensive than the superfly. The doors on the SF can be tied back to the opposite corner. They lay flat against the outside of the tarp until you need them. |
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KevinL |
I did have it setup once at home and went through a hail storm and torrential down poor in May. Probably the last hard rain that we have had all year at home and stayed dry. I also setup in front porch mode whenever I can, but yet can go lower to the ground when I need to seal it up more. The doors don’t add much weight as far as I’m concerned and so far glad that I got them. |
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papszoo |
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MagicPaddler |
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Woods Walker |
I will say that I have used the doors 5 times in storms or cold windy situations, the doors are nice & I like having that option with me. With that said, the superfly is not as high quality as the Clark vertex. If Clark offered a vertex with doors, I would buy it & sell the superfly. |
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PortageKeeper |
I personally do not want the 'doors'. I like the air movement, and I like to be able to see out. Most that are new to hammocking do not trust the supplied flies and get larger ones. If set up correctly, there is no reason that you should get water in the hammock while using the fly that was designed for the hammock. Just my $.02. |
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Craig K |
quote OBX2Kayak: "quote Craig K: "quote jcavenagh: "CK - Are you using the diamond tarp or the hex?" That would be camp site #662 on Duncan Lake just to the left of the portage from Bearskin. Nice site with a pretty decent view. Lots of day traffic going over to the Stairway Portage though. |
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Craig K |
quote jcavenagh: "CK - Are you using the diamond tarp or the hex?" I am using the standard diamond tarp that came with it. |
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Lymphocytosis |
1) If you have a lot of gear piled at the head or foot end of your hammock, it helps give you extra space to keep that stuff dry. This is nice if you solo without a dining fly. 2) Also good in cold conditions to help keep off the wind and keep in a little extra warm air. Doesn't help for too much, 5* if you're lucky but that can make a difference if it is wet and cold out. As far as rain, not really necessary but still nice to give you some extra space. Also, it is pretty easy to make the Grizz Beaks if you sew at all. You could even just though a cut segment of a cheap tarp over the end of your tarp and it would serve a similar purpose. |
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OBX2Kayak |
quote Craig K: "quote jcavenagh: "CK - Are you using the diamond tarp or the hex?" Craig -- That site looks familiar. Where is it? |
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Craig K |
As mentioned I also like being able to see out and the good breeze I get through it. |
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slipbobber |
quote papszoo: "I have a hennessey and I have the largest fly but I still think the coverage is suboptimal. I try to set up perpendicular to the prevailing winds, but if the wind or rain direction changes I worry about getting cold or wet feet. I was thinking about getting the wb superfly so I would have the option of "doors" . How many people think doors on the hammock fly are important and how often are they used. Our trips are usually in June. thx" Papszoo, I too have their l hex fly, I sent mine to 2QZQ Tarp Mod the sewn on doors have proved well. I've only had a couple chances hanging with them but with them. I'll worry less about my setup while the doors are closed and I'm away from camp. |
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jcavenagh |
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TomT |
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jcavenagh |
Grizz Beak That will give you the best of both at a very affordable price point, especially if you get just one beak... And the folks above are correct. It is likely that as you use your setup more, you will become more comfortable with the coverage and will find you stay dry. But, I know how you feel and I went through the same analysis with my Hennessy hex tarp. Ultimately, I found a used cuben fiber tarp that is 11 x 8.5. The price and weight of that tarp were just too good to pass up, but I don't really need that much coverage in 3 season camping. |
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The Lorax |
But coverage with both tarps is no concern. They are certainly big enough. |
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OBX2Kayak |
quote Craig K: "quote jcavenagh: "CK - Are you using the diamond tarp or the hex?" Hmmm. Did we hang at the same campsite? |
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Mort |
If you'd hang your tarp in an A frame configuration, what about somehow attaching a Timberline 4 vestibule to cover the open end of your set up in a "Grizz Beak" fashion? I'll have to experiment and give it a try once the weather gets nice again. Just an idea. |
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jcavenagh |
quote MagicPaddler: "KevinL love your setup I do the same thing. This leaves room for gear and serves as a dining fly. That means my hammock is my chair. I like my large tarp but it needs more tie downs for high wind conditions. " Tie downs are not hard to sew on to the hem of your tarp. You can even do it by hand. OR... clip on http://www.outdoortrailgear.com/featured/clip-on-tarp-pull-outs/ [Add-A-Link function doesnt work] |