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wildwood35
04-24-2015, 09:06
Hi all,
I'm super bummed - just got a very late email from the company I ordered my cuben fiber tarp from, saying they are out of material and it won't be ready for 8-10 weeks. I was expecting it to come in this week and this obviously puts a crimp in my spring backpacking plans.
Does anyone have one they want to sell? Or any other manufacturers besides hammock gear and z-packs? (They are both running behind...). Any good substitutes? I set aside some $$ to purchase this lightweight item and don't want to go over-budget buying a lesser substitute.
Any suggestions out there?
Thx :(
Sorry to hear that. Just curious, which company is running the additional 8-10 weeks behind? I have a tarp order in at zpacks, haven't got that email yet...
wildwood35
04-24-2015, 09:21
Sorry to hear that. Just curious, which company is running the additional 8-10 weeks behind? I have a tarp order in at zpacks, haven't got that email yet...
I ordered my through hammock gear. Z-packs is running 6+ weeks out right now, though if you've already ordered yours, you should be fine. Might be worth shooting them an email. I wish I'd done that sooner.
check with Mountain Laurel Designs (MLD), he makes quality gear and cuben fiber tarps of different sizes and shapes
https://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/
Studlintsean
04-24-2015, 12:57
I believe Hyperlite Mountain Gear sells them also. They are in VA also (MLD in Roanoke) and might be able to help you out.
wildwood35
04-24-2015, 13:24
Just checked MLD's website and they are 8 weeks out too. Hyperlite seems to have some cuben ground tarps available. Is there a disadvantage to getting one not made explicitly for a hammock?
Studlintsean
04-24-2015, 13:33
I dk since I don't hammock but ask about a custom tarp.
mudsocks
04-24-2015, 14:01
https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/hiking-climbing-shelters/tarps/hmg-flat-tarps.html
The 8x10 should fit your hammock just fine. Call em' if you have questions.
http://www.heliumhikingequipment.com/ if they have any in stock
Hi all,
I'm super bummed - just got a very late email from the company I ordered my cuben fiber tarp from, saying they are out of material and it won't be ready for 8-10 weeks. I was expecting it to come in this week and this obviously puts a crimp in my spring backpacking plans.
Does anyone have one they want to sell? Or any other manufacturers besides hammock gear and z-packs? (They are both running behind...). Any good substitutes? I set aside some $$ to purchase this lightweight item and don't want to go over-budget buying a lesser substitute.
Any suggestions out there?
Thx :(
Private message sent
wildwood35
04-25-2015, 11:46
Hi all -
Just wanted to update this thread, in case anyone else is in my predicament. I spent a lot of time researching options, and finally found a solution from Bear Paw Wilderness Designs. John has been exceedingly helpful and has guaranteed the tarp will arrive in time for my trip. Other manufacturers, including Hammock Gear, Z-packs, and Mountain Laurel Designs are running at least 6 weeks out, if not more. Hyperlite had some options available, but unfortunately the sizes were not going to work for me.
If you have an order in, it might be worth checking the status. Wish I'd done that sooner. And if you have a cuben tarp you're looking to sell - well it seems like now would be a good time to advertise it ;)
Thanks again for all your suggestions.
You might also check out: http://gossamergear.com/q-twinn-tarp.html.