Just picked this guy up a couple days ago. I haven't seen much info on them so I figured I would start a running thread on the breakaway tarp.
(In this pic I am only using about half the stake out points and none of the guy outs.)
My kit includes the following:
Breakaway Tarp
Tarp Vestibule with stove jack
6 ground hog stakes and 8 ti stakes
10ft of guy line
(Kershaw Leek for size reference)
Total Weight in a Kifaru ultralight pullout is 1 pound 15oz.
Initial set up took me a little while to figure out. I thought I could just wing it and set it up tight. Well lets just say that didn't go over too well. After I watched the video on seek outside's website the next set up was a snap.
The tarp pitches really tight. It's very easy to get it pitched right to the ground. Another nice feature I really like is the rear trekking pole mounts outside the tarp. So you only have to maneuver around one pole inside the tarp. This leaves lots of room to sleep side by side if you want to. Two people could share this shelter with enough room for gear. Also there is plenty of room to sit up for cooking or hanging out.
The vestibule is a nice addition in not so nice weather. It adds quite a bit of room (15ft) and a place to cook or store gear. With the addition of a stove jack you can add a small wood burning stove. There is also a built in screen door.
There is a ton of additional ties out which allow you to pitch the tarp in a variety of ways. It makes guying out the tarp very easy.
Construction is very good. Seams are sewn perfect and the stake outs are reinforced with cordura. The pole mounts are also reinforced with cordura and feature cordage to tie onto a trekking pole or stick.
I am really impressed with this shelter. I will probably leave the vestibule home except for the spring and fall. Additionally I would like to add one of Ed T's Ti stoves to the set up.
I will continue to post on this thread as I use the tarp more. If anyone else has info to add feel free to post away!
(Perched next to my Akto)
(In this pic I am only using about half the stake out points and none of the guy outs.)
My kit includes the following:
Breakaway Tarp
Tarp Vestibule with stove jack
6 ground hog stakes and 8 ti stakes
10ft of guy line
(Kershaw Leek for size reference)
Total Weight in a Kifaru ultralight pullout is 1 pound 15oz.
Initial set up took me a little while to figure out. I thought I could just wing it and set it up tight. Well lets just say that didn't go over too well. After I watched the video on seek outside's website the next set up was a snap.
The tarp pitches really tight. It's very easy to get it pitched right to the ground. Another nice feature I really like is the rear trekking pole mounts outside the tarp. So you only have to maneuver around one pole inside the tarp. This leaves lots of room to sleep side by side if you want to. Two people could share this shelter with enough room for gear. Also there is plenty of room to sit up for cooking or hanging out.
The vestibule is a nice addition in not so nice weather. It adds quite a bit of room (15ft) and a place to cook or store gear. With the addition of a stove jack you can add a small wood burning stove. There is also a built in screen door.
There is a ton of additional ties out which allow you to pitch the tarp in a variety of ways. It makes guying out the tarp very easy.
Construction is very good. Seams are sewn perfect and the stake outs are reinforced with cordura. The pole mounts are also reinforced with cordura and feature cordage to tie onto a trekking pole or stick.
I am really impressed with this shelter. I will probably leave the vestibule home except for the spring and fall. Additionally I would like to add one of Ed T's Ti stoves to the set up.
I will continue to post on this thread as I use the tarp more. If anyone else has info to add feel free to post away!
(Perched next to my Akto)