Algonquin Adventures / Someone interested in DIY your own light duty tarp (5'3"x10'6", 85g)?

**Posted by Mr_Holycow** 7/19/2016 12:36 pm

Being visit this site as an anonymous for years, I grab a lot info from other AVers and it is great. To be fair, I should contribute something to this site for others. I would like to introduce how to diy the feather light tarp if someone interested.
This Diy consist of two parts: one is the tarp making, another is the tie up system.
dim: 5'3"x10'6"
weight: 85g including ropes and tensioners
cost: $x (one digit, mine is none, everything I need already there)
difficulties: easy
tools: drill, drill bit(1/16), knife, scissors, pliers
I did mine, tested in my backyard in windy day and I used it for a couple of trips, works better than I expected.

**Posted by Mr_Holycow** 7/19/2016 12:40 pm

the tarp is pretty easy, requires only scissors and tapes.
the tie up system need a little more work, need drill and knife work.

**Posted by Mr_Holycow** 7/19/2016 12:42 pm

Finally I can post my picture

**Posted by Mr_Holycow** 7/19/2016 12:50 pm

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**Posted by Mr_Holycow** 7/20/2016 7:07 pm

I appoligize my awkward English. I know this is not good season for DIY, I simply leave those drawings here for the future use. Hope this help.

**Posted by MartinG** 7/20/2016 7:33 pm

Very creative! Excellent instructions! Pretty light duty though. I wouldn't take it on a trip. I also suggest learning the Taughtline hitch.

**Posted by RobW** 7/21/2016 8:38 am

Great instructions. Thanks for sharing them.