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_assym_hammock3.html#Tip%2010
-Howie