rlageman3 wrote on Oct 18
th, 2014 at 4:42pm:
I like the tarp setup in today's picture.
Pat
That tarp, is a version of what's known as a "Dry-Fly".
Basically it's a 3-sided tarp. I bought mine from Kondos Outdoors.
I bought it after reading about a couple in the BWJ who raved about them.
The idea of being able to have wind/rain protection on 3 sides and setting up close to fire so the tarp acts like a reflector oven appealed to me.
One modification I made that made it easier for a solo paddler to deploy, was the addition of more ridge line straps. It comes with 2, one on each end of the ridge line.
I found that setting up when the wind was really blowing was a chore becasue it's a good sized tarp.
I added the additional loops, and attached some carabineers to them.
I pick my campsites primarily by them having suitable flat areas around fire pit.
I stretch a line between two trees, that allow me to position the tarp so the drip line is at the edge of the fire pit.
Clip the carabineers, then stake out the rear and secure the additional guy lines.
I use a solo tent, but you could easily put a 2 person tent under it with plenty of room for both parties and their gear on each side of tent.
First thing up last thing down. I'll cook under it if need be, you can use tarp over hammock if you need too, and best of all, I can pack all my gear up in a rain and keep it dry. Last I pack Dry-Fly on top of plastic liner under the top flap.
Weighs around # 3 and that's with the guy lines which are made of reflective cord I got from Cookes Custom Sewing.
For around # 6, I have my tarp/tent/hammock set-up that gives me options for just about any situation.
No trees?, no problem. I've used my 2 piece double canoe paddle for uprights in a pinch.
I consider it my # 1 piece of outdoor gear.
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