Tarp RL challenge

[opie]

I have never used a full-length RL, and I don't really know its advantages. If the objective is to have a clothes line under the tarp, why not install a separate clothes line that has the correct sag, or even an adjustable one? Then, use two separate lines for the ridgeline with a fixed eye and a toggle, and a Prusik at the tarp tie-out (like the system we discussed via pm)?

Because most backpackers have multiple uses for their equipment. Keeping the RL 1 continuous length of rope affords more possibilities for the line rather than 3 short ones.

[Schneiderlein]

Because most backpackers have multiple uses for their equipment. Keeping the RL 1 continuous length of rope affords more possibilities for the line rather than 3 short ones.

That makes sense. Me, I want the tarp tie-outs attached to the tarp so I can't lose them. If my tarp were detachable from the ridgeline, I am sure I would leave the ridgeline in camp sooner or later. I've done that with one of my tree straps before, but that's a different story...

[Cranky Bear]

Forgot to add on mine you would need two prussics for the tarp

[TeeDee]

So far, I like Schneiderlein idea the best.

But adding up the toggles, Prussics and Figure 9s I get:

1. current method: 3 Prussics, 1 small Figure 9, no toggles since the one used CAN be picked up off the ground
2. Schneiderlein's idea: 4 Prussics, 1 toggle permanently attached to RL Prussic - there is a second toggle which can be picked up off the ground. Okay on second thought both toggles could be picked up off the ground.

If one toggle is permanently attached to a Prussic, is a toggle and 2 Prussics really lighter than a small Figure 9 and 1 Prussic? Seems like weight wise, it will come out a wash in that case.

One Prussic is definitely going to be less than a small Figure 9.

Advantage of the toggle compared to the Figure 9 is no abrasion on the RL cord.

Advantage of the small Figure 9: 3 to 1 mechanical advantage in pulling RL tight. I like to pull my tarp RL very tight and the small Figure 9 is better for this. Trying to pull a really tight RL with the Prussics would be real challenge.

[opie]

What's wrong with knots? Seems like a fixed knot on the prussik, and then a lark's head on the fixed loop would serve the same purpose as a toggle.

How are you going to go around a tree and then larks head the tail to a prusik loop?

[opie]

That makes sense. Me, I want the tarp tie-outs attached to the tarp so I can't lose them. If my tarp were detachable from the ridgeline, I am sure I would leave the ridgeline in camp sooner or later. I've done that with one of my tree straps before, but that's a different story...

Im sorta the same way... I like everything attached.

I once lost...err forgot to stow, a brand new LED Mag Light and shovel while breaking camp one morning. Left them both on the fender of my off road trailer.

[opie]

So far, I like Schneiderlein idea the best.

But adding up the toggles, Prussics and Figure 9s I get:

1. current method: 3 Prussics, 1 small Figure 9, no toggles since the one used CAN be picked up off the ground
2. Schneiderlein's idea: 4 Prussics, 1 toggle permanently attached to RL Prussic - there is a second toggle which can be picked up off the ground. Okay on second thought both toggles could be picked up off the ground.

If one toggle is permanently attached to a Prussic, is a toggle and 2 Prussics really lighter than a small Figure 9 and 1 Prussic? Seems like weight wise, it will come out a wash in that case.

One Prussic is definitely going to be less than a small Figure 9.

Advantage of the toggle compared to the Figure 9 is no abrasion on the RL cord.

Im not so sure one of the goals should be lighter. Because the figure 9 is inevitably going to be replaced with a toggle and another prusik loop.

Main goal is to eliminate the Figure 9.

Schneider provided that solution with the 2 line method.... Just trying to see if the brain trust (and for political reasons I cant stand that phrase) can build a better mouse trap.

EDIT: Keep in mind that even if you hand tighten the prusik loops... the guy lines add a fair bit of tension to the RL.

[opie]

Forgot to add on mine you would need two prussics for the tarp

Yes... there are already 2 prusiks for the tarp, one for each end of the tarps RL.

[TeeDee]

See my last edit of my post regarding the advanatge of the Figure 9 over the toggle and Prussic.

After due consideration, I will remember the solution to replace the small Figure 9 with a Prussic in case the Figure 9 gets lost, but will retain the use of the Fgiure 9 to get a tight RL.

[TeeDee]

Thanks for the challenge, it's been stimulating.