Quote Originally Posted by Ben795 View Post
I realize weight, even ounces are important for the ultralighter, and long distance thru-hikers, but the cost of Cuban fiber, ($400+) for simply a hammock tarp, seems excessive. I have a Kelty Noah tarp to make a canopy over my hammock, it’s great wind and rain protection, and not heavy at all. Of course, I’m not carrying it 2000 miles either. Some stuff just cost too much, for little advantage, in my book.
"Not heavy at all" is subjective to say the least...... Kelty lists Noahs 12 at "2lbs 3oz (35oz) minimum weight," which I suppose is without ridgeline and guy lines, and my HG hex 11' (lists at 5.14oz) weighs 6.85oz with ridge- and guy lines, and stuff sack.

Objectively, the HG hex is less than 1/6th the weight — more than 29oz lighter! — than the Kelty, and in the UL realm $150 for a 29oz weight reduction is considered a megamondo bang-for-buck ratio.

HYOH and pay what you will and carry what you want, but there are solid reasons that DCF nearly always ends up in a UL kit.