Tarp Storm Pitch (Catenary Cut)

[Ogg]

I am preparing for an upcoming 5 day trip to the eastern Sierra, camping around 10,000-12,000 ft and possibly dealing with afternoon (or longer) thunderstorms, and came up with this pitch for my 8x10 Equinox flat tarp, using Sierra Designs Grip-Clips for the ridgeline tie-outs. It was clear that flapping could be an issue in higher winds, so I wonder would it be possible to achieve the same pitch, albeit more taught, with an 8x10 Catenary-cut tarp? Most Cat tarps seem to have a catenary ridgeline. Would such a ridgeline pitch well with this setup? Does anyone know of manufacturer that makes silnylon tarps that are cat-cut on all edges but have a straight ridgeline and two tie-outs placed midway along the ridgeline?

[FamilyGuy]

Awesome - but how would you get into it?

[Mike_in_FHAZ]

Outdoor Equipment Supplier, or OES is a guy i can think of that makes cat-cut sides, flat ridgeline. His famous production is the series of hammock tarps called the "MacCat" named after himself, MacMillan (brian)

[Ogg]

Originally Posted by FamilyGuy

Awesome - but how would you get into it?

I can sort of crawl/squeeze under there, being of smaller stature. It is not a pitch for bigger folks. It occurred to me later that if the ground was wet or there was much condensation, such a low pitch could be problematic. So, since posting this I bought a Golite Shangri-La 1, which weighs only a few ounces more and should be easier to get in and out of.

[brooklynkayak]

Originally Posted by Ogg

I can sort of crawl/squeeze under there, being of smaller stature. It is not a pitch for bigger folks. It occurred to me later that if the ground was wet or there was much condensation, such a low pitch could be problematic.

I have used a similar pitch in gales. It's pretty easy to enter if you unhook one of the corners, crawl in and replace the corner tie,

And after the storm passes, raise the whole thing up for more ventilation.

[Rambler]

If you have one side facing the wind ad a guy line with one end tied to the front corner, the other end tied to the middle side tie-out. Have enough slack so that you can add another stake to the middle of that line forming a triangle. Ada a similar line between the middle and other corner and stake out in the same way. You now have five stakes holding down the windward side.

[dsuursoo]

if you can spare a pole, a guy point in the middle of the windward side(away from the sides and bottom edge) can be a real boon. it'll keep the tarp from blowing onto you in the wind, and give you a little more space.

[PBF Support]