In a message dated 6/26/2002 8:17:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jluby_at_teamnorthatlantic.com writes: > I'm thinking of two options, first is to fabricate a netting "liner" for > the SilShelter that would hang inside the shelter and provide for 12" or so > of netting "wall" all of the way around the tarp. This would use a > significant amount of netting, may be prone to damage and would add > considerably to the bulk of the tarp. The second option is to modify the > SilSHelter by adding a skirt of bug netting all the way around the tarp. > This would required better sewing skills than I have and means that I'll be > stuck with the netting even when I don't need it. > > Does anyone have any thoughts, comments or recommendation for me? > I have the Sil Shelter and mine has a sewn tab in the center of the tarp. Use that tab if you have it to suspend a conical travelers net. You can spend 15 bucks at REI or some similar place for the net. It is conically shaped and designed to be suspended over hostel, camping or other Chateau du Malaria bedding arrangements. It weighs about 12 ounces, less if you trim excess from the long skirt and modify it for your tarp/bivy system. Be careful in cutting as you may end up in a tropical area and wish to create additional height or a protective under layer. Total weight of tarp, lines and net is 22 ounces. Good luck! Rob G *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 26 2002 - 08:45:26 PDT
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