Sepia Posted February 26, 2016 Author Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) ThanksIll still tweak a bit over the weekend... Below is my diy from yesterday... DSC_0026.JPGTent/lean to/shelter? Edited February 26, 2016 by Sepia
Ryanpmb Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Tarp tent...More info one your DIY/ imagination regarding this please. Looks like a workable solution...
_freak_ Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Its a very workable solution...This will fully be tested on our little trip next week... The whole idea of the tarp tent is to use trees/fencing/bicycle as the support of your tent, no need to carry poles This basically consists of a tarp, rope and pegsGoogle is full of ideas...
Ryanpmb Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Its a very workable solution...This will fully be tested on our little trip next week... The whole idea of the tarp tent is to use trees/fencing/bicycle as the support of your tent, no need to carry poles This basically consists of a tarp, rope and pegsGoogle is full of ideas...Yeah I'm familiar with the idea and, thinking of doing it myself in the next trip, have googled and googled and googled. I was interested in your specific setup. Material? How many grommets? Running a centre line? Ground sheet or foam pad? Etc.
Chro Mo Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Be a tough guy and just use a car sun screen (the silver one) instead of a ground pad... GingNinj and _freak_ 2
Ryanpmb Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Be a tough guy and just use a car sun screen (the silver one) instead of a ground pad...And a space blanket. GingNinj and Chro Mo 2
Shebeen Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 ThanksIll still tweak a bit over the weekend... Below is my diy from yesterday... DSC_0026.JPGI would have dossed in the trampoline _freak_ 1
_freak_ Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 .......have googled and googled and googled. I was interested in your specific setup. Material? How many grommets? Running a centre line? Ground sheet or foam pad? Etc.Material I was looking for ripstop nylon tent material but could not find any at the time, ended up buying some "umbrella" material Running a anchor rope accros the bike that acts as a support line for the tarp, 8 grommets spread out evenly Not carrying a matres, just small ground sheet to try keep sleeping bag dry Ryanpmb and Chro Mo 2
GingNinj Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 ThanksIll still tweak a bit over the weekend... Below is my diy from yesterday... DSC_0026.JPGInteresting design freak. Did you by anychance take a pic of what the entrance looks like? Interested to see what you are using as upright supports. From what I can see it looks like you have taken your front wheel off and the tarp is resting on the top of your bars in the front and over your rear wheel on the back? My eyes arent too sharp so correct me if I'm wrong? I gather you are running a guy line out from your bike in the opposite direction to the tarp to keep your bike upright? I played around with a similar design with my bike upside down. Turned a few heads at the campsite that I was at and had someone offer me a spare tent
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Interesting design freak. Did you by anychance take a pic of what the entrance looks like? Interested to see what you are using as upright supports. From what I can see it looks like you have taken your front wheel off and the tarp is resting on the top of your bars in the front and over your rear wheel on the back? My eyes arent too sharp so correct me if I'm wrong? I gather you are running a guy line out from your bike in the opposite direction to the tarp to keep your bike upright? I played around with a similar design with my bike upside down. Turned a few heads at the campsite that I was at and had someone offer me a spare tent JipGot a anchor line crossing the bike, helps a bit of support on the tarp side, and anchoring the bike to to fall over. I played around a bit with taking the front wheel off and turning the bike upside down... taking the wheel off and plasing it next to the bike closes the opening between the fork and front down tube.The seat bag has no support, bassically just forming a "tube" to stuff my tent and sleeping bag in, then rolling the edge and buckling it it, i pritty much coppied this part off my Ortlieb panniers... GingNinj 1
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 felt crafty again last night... wanted a little more space for a spare short... as it ended up making the seat bag a little short...so, tadaaaa!! CJG and GingNinj 2
GingNinj Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Some random info that might be of use to someone... For those of you that drink Horlicks, keep the container, I found it fits perfectly in a bottle cage and is a handy storage container, Its a decent volume, has a nice wide mouth for easy access and is transparant once you rip off the outer plastic branding. http://mytuck.co.za/image/cache/retail/makro-horlicks-300x300.jpg Edited March 2, 2016 by GingNinj Ryanpmb, Dusty and CJG 3
Monark Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Freak who made that frame bag for your Anthem? As a fellow Anthm rider I would love one!
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Freak who made that frame bag for your Anthem? As a fellow Anthm rider I would love one!me, myself and I...
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