I haven't but haven't gotten it out a lot in the sun yet. I've not heard of anyone else either. Even if it did, it should be fairly even so wouldn't have much effect. You normally need a hair dryer to shrink it so whatever temp those produce is what is needed.
In an ironic twist, less than an hour after I took the video, a big gust blew out two tieouts after surviving 60 hours of strong gusts. Not sure if the corner or pole went first - guess I shouldn't have yanked on them so hard on the video. :) The beauty of the design though is it's easily repaired in the field.
Don't know for sure but whatever a hair dryer puts out. Once shrunk it should be stable. It obviously won't provide any shade. I'll be making another from the LDPE I used on my first one to use for shade in the Grand Canyon and Death Valley this summer.
Per the link, 5.3 ounces with tieouts & washers but no guylines. I have a couple changes planned already for Prototype 3 that I also got from the continuing discussion on that thread I linked.
@@thexitto I'm not sure why I never saw your reply, but yes I made version 3 which you can see in the Northern Wind River Aug 2016 video. It was made from the heavy duty polycryo and weighs < 10 oz. I will actually be making another version in the next couple weeks I hope.
I'd still use 3M 2120, but if you follow the link in the description you'll see some use normal strapping tape or even nylon sail repair tape. The latter is ideal except it doesn't stick as well so you need to use more.
Michael Ray Thanks Michael. So just the 2120 you think or the 2120 over the fiber tape? Sorry to be a pest. Its a shame you have to buy so much tape to make thes. Wonder if folks on BPL would buy if you just did the folded/taped edges and the guyouts and shipped em for 20 - 30 bucks apiece - no line or washers, or anything - to recoup costs? Thinking about doing this as I won't use the tape for anyhting else...
***** I've personally not used just normal strapping tape but it should work just fine. It's not very weather/UV resistant but it should last for a couple years of decent use I'd guess. Either tape is cheap so buying a whole roll doesn't bother me. The nylon tape and the 3M Extreme Application tape were more expensive and can't be bought at your avg big box store.
I haven't but haven't gotten it out a lot in the sun yet. I've not heard of anyone else either. Even if it did, it should be fairly even so wouldn't have much effect. You normally need a hair dryer to shrink it so whatever temp those produce is what is needed.
In an ironic twist, less than an hour after I took the video, a big gust blew out two tieouts after surviving 60 hours of strong gusts. Not sure if the corner or pole went first - guess I shouldn't have yanked on them so hard on the video. :) The beauty of the design though is it's easily repaired in the field.
Don't know for sure but whatever a hair dryer puts out. Once shrunk it should be stable. It obviously won't provide any shade. I'll be making another from the LDPE I used on my first one to use for shade in the Grand Canyon and Death Valley this summer.
Cool. Make sure you check out the plethora of info in the provided link.
Per the link, 5.3 ounces with tieouts & washers but no guylines. I have a couple changes planned already for Prototype 3 that I also got from the continuing discussion on that thread I linked.
Prototype 3 saw the light of the day? ;)
Cheers! Great work here!
@@thexitto I'm not sure why I never saw your reply, but yes I made version 3 which you can see in the Northern Wind River Aug 2016 video. It was made from the heavy duty polycryo and weighs < 10 oz. I will actually be making another version in the next couple weeks I hope.
Love it! You're speaking my language: keep it simple & keep it cheap
Cheers
that train does your head in
A good honest, well made video. I really like the thinking and design of this tarp, and who wouldn't love the cost? Do you know what it weighs?
I'm curious about the temperature ratings for that material. I do a lot of desert camping in Arizona and it gets pretty hot here
have you guys had issues with it shrinking? how hot does the polycro have to be to shrink?
Simple and cheap - amen!
Hey what kind of tape is best for the corners and ridges? Thanks!
I'd still use 3M 2120, but if you follow the link in the description you'll see some use normal strapping tape or even nylon sail repair tape. The latter is ideal except it doesn't stick as well so you need to use more.
Michael Ray
Thanks Michael. So just the 2120 you think or the 2120 over the fiber tape? Sorry to be a pest. Its a shame you have to buy so much tape to make thes. Wonder if folks on BPL would buy if you just did the folded/taped edges and the guyouts and shipped em for 20 - 30 bucks apiece - no line or washers, or anything - to recoup costs? Thinking about doing this as I won't use the tape for anyhting else...
***** I've personally not used just normal strapping tape but it should work just fine. It's not very weather/UV resistant but it should last for a couple years of decent use I'd guess. Either tape is cheap so buying a whole roll doesn't bother me. The nylon tape and the 3M Extreme Application tape were more expensive and can't be bought at your avg big box store.