DIY SilPoly 2.0 winter tarp build

[latriper]

Hey everyone, I had purchased some SilPoly version 2.0 awhile back and finally got around to making my tarp. I really like the material and after reading the discussions regarding the lack of stretch, I decided to forgo the cat cuts. The material is good to work with but it is still very slippery. The dimensions are 154"x109".
I am very happy with the way it turned out. I haven't decided if I will add side tie outs yet. I thought I would try it out a few times before I make my decision. After I completed the tarp and hung it up, I was happy to see I could pitch it very tight and it stays that way even after an overnight of heavy dew.

So here it is...

Rolled hem around the perimeter.

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I made my corner reinforcements out of some ripstop I had on hand that I had purchased a long time ago from Hancock Fabric.

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Next I used 1 inch grosgrain to make my tie outs. I doubled over the width of the grosgrain and stitched it to make the tie outs stronger and to fit the line loc 3. I used the grosgrain unfolded for the ridge line tie outs. I added heavy duty Triangles for the ridge line.

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Finished!!

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I seam sealed it with SilNet and so far it seems to adhere good. Since I haven't made a stuff sack or snake skins yet, I didn't weigh it but will post the final weight once I decide on the storage method.
Thanks for looking!

[FJRpilot]

Very nice! Have you considered pockets for using a pole mod?

[Redoleary]

Great job! I've been considering the silpoly myself for a project but still debating, after seeing stuff like that I'm starting to lean more in that direction tho.

[latriper]

Very nice! Have you considered pockets for using a pole mod?

Thanks!
I really haven't. I think if I do anything I will add loops for side tie outs. I am a car camper and made this for rain/cold weather protection. We really don't get any snow so I believe it will be pitched normal most of the time. If its cold and windy or blowing rain, I will shut the doors but who knows I might. It all depends on the level of the DIY fever. After a project like this it goes to normal but after a couple of days, it starts to spike again

[latriper]

Great job! I've been considering the silpoly myself for a project but still debating, after seeing stuff like that I'm starting to lean more in that direction tho.

Thank you. I have made a couple of silnylon tarps in the past. In comparison, I would go with silpoly everytime. The low, low stretch is awesome. No catcuts and a very tight pitch!

[kayak4water]

d-d-d-dam! Nice! Inspiring! Doors!
We all want to make one like yours!

[latriper]

d-d-d-dam! Nice! Inspiring! Doors!
We all want to make one like yours!

Hahaha, thanks!

[Kpi890]

Good looking tarp!

[lxzndr]

Very nice looking.

[BanditBill]

Nice, I just did a 12'x10' Silnylon ver2 last week. Thanks to Ripstop by the Roll. Only need to add tieouts on the 12' length so I can pull the ends in as doors. Grosgrain along the 12' ridge and 1/4 kevlar around the edges. Setup in the backyard for a a sunshade. very slack as I was using the cloths line to hold the side up. Tarp1.jpg