Tarp-O-Rain-A-Pack-Cover - WhiteBlaze

lysdexia · 06-18-2004, 15:39

I just purchased six yards of 1.6 waterproof ripstop. I intend to use it as a combo hammock tarp and rain slicker. Anyone have good pattern suggestions?

hungryhowie · 06-18-2004, 18:29

Off the top of my head I can think of two different poncho/tarp desgins available on the web. There are probably others...googling would reveal them quickly if they exist.

The first link is a design by Roy Robinson, father of Flyin Brian who hiked the triple crown in a calendar year! Brian used this shelter throughout his 7000+ mile trek.
http://royrobinson.homestead.com/PonchoPlans.html

The second link is from our very own Sgt. Rock. He is a die-hard hammocker, and his design is tailored more to that affect. Since you mention you will be using it as a tarp for you hammock, you may want to take a look at this one.
Scroll down to tip #10
http://hikinghq.net/gear/hennessey_a....html#Tip%2010

-Howie

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06-18-2004, 15:39	#1
lysdexia Coated in a Thin Sheen of Dog Hair. Join Date: 06-16-2004 Location: evansville, IN Age: 43 Posts: 8	Tarp-O-Rain-A-Pack-Cover I just purchased six yards of 1.6 waterproof ripstop. I intend to use it as a combo hammock tarp and rain slicker. Anyone have good pattern suggestions?

06-18-2004, 18:29	#2
hungryhowie the new sushi Join Date: 12-15-2003 Location: AL, USA View my gallery 1 Posts: 384 Images: 1	Off the top of my head I can think of two different poncho/tarp desgins available on the web. There are probably others...googling would reveal them quickly if they exist. The first link is a design by Roy Robinson, father of Flyin Brian who hiked the triple crown in a calendar year! Brian used this shelter throughout his 7000+ mile trek. http://royrobinson.homestead.com/PonchoPlans.html The second link is from our very own Sgt. Rock. He is a die-hard hammocker, and his design is tailored more to that affect. Since you mention you will be using it as a tarp for you hammock, you may want to take a look at this one. Scroll down to tip #10 http://hikinghq.net/gear/hennessey_a....html#Tip%2010 -Howie