Tying a dry fly, sort of
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Tying a dry fly, sort of
Thought i would try out my new/second hand tarp to see what configurations are best and easiest to set up.
I dont think i need to try any other ways as this seems solid and offers some wind and rain protection.
I dont think i need to try any other ways as this seems solid and offers some wind and rain protection.
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Re: Tying a dry fly, sort of
The tarp weighs around 700grms, the bivy is 600grms so I think it is a good backpacking setup. Tarp is a Kelty 9x9 and seems to be the cheapest of the brand name tarps available but very well regarded.
The bivy is a Denali el cheapo from Anaconda purchased to protect my fancy down sleeping bag. I will field test the gear soon .
The bivy is a Denali el cheapo from Anaconda purchased to protect my fancy down sleeping bag. I will field test the gear soon .
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Re: Tying a dry fly, sort of
Gee Steve you must have some strain on that tie down rope as the limbs on that bow are buckling badly. Looks like a simple yet very effective setup mate.
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Re: Tying a dry fly, sort of
I think it will do nicely, today was quite windy and it stayed up all day.
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that looks the goods steve,ive still got plenty of that large roof tarp left for cutting up if you need a bit for a floor.
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Throw a set of hiking poles in with your kit and the bow can sleep inside where it belongs!
RC
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The weight seems appealing. It looks a bit open for cold/wet weather.
It'd be nice if you could have a fire in front of it, but it looks a little flammable for that.
Look forward to the field test findings.
It'd be nice if you could have a fire in front of it, but it looks a little flammable for that.
Look forward to the field test findings.
David
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Re: Tying a dry fly, sort of
Hey TuffCity, Yeah I should keep the bow indoors. I dont know whether I would carry hiking poles however.
Hi DMM, I have a tent for the cold stuff but this will suit me better in summer. I will try out all of my gear in a couple of weeks while away for a week. Steve
Hi DMM, I have a tent for the cold stuff but this will suit me better in summer. I will try out all of my gear in a couple of weeks while away for a week. Steve
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Steve, I bet there is a bow just waiting to come out of that stick propping up your tarp
Looks like your having fun.
Steve
Looks like your having fun.
Steve
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