Considering moving to a LiteAF DCF tarp....question

[soul embrace]

I’m using zing-it with Dutchware hookworms. I also have the continuous ridgeline with tato connectors and also a pair of stingerz. Not sure which one I’ll use.

I may have missed it but did you order a tarp from LiteAF?

I just pulled the trigger on a LiteAF DCF tarp with doors. Went with the green one. I'll outfit it with a zing it and dutch bling ridgeline (perhaps a bit longer though) than I have on my DIYGearSupply Hex Tarp I sewed back in 2014. Big upgrade. I'll hopefully have it out a couple times before I take it on my 4 day trip to North Manitou Island. It'll be my second time backwoods camping there. Really looking forward to it!

congratulations! if I would have know LiteAF was coming out with a DCF tarp with doors I would have waited and ordered one myself. I ordered a HG tarp with doors back in November, if LiteAF offered ths=e tarp with the blue DCF I would have ordered one and sold the HG.

[MikekiM]

I’m using zing-it with Dutchware hookworms. I also have the continuous ridgeline with tato connectors and also a pair of stingerz. Not sure which one I’ll use.

I used Tarpworms with zingit for a few seasons. My first change was to replace the zingit with ZPacks 1.2 Reflective Z-Line which is similar to Dutch Wire.. it's a bit than zingit and much easier to twist the loop in. Zingit has no no reflective traces and tends to soften over time.. not so with the Z-Line.

The next change, and I'm almost embarrassed I didn't do this sooner, is to switch from Tarpworms to Linelocs. I am still using the 1.2 Z-Line and typical Lineloc 3's won't work. I had a bag full of Lineloc 3 Hooks and didn't want to buy more so I cut a small slit in the V that captures the line to accommodate the smaller cord and it works like an absolute champ. A year ago I would have told you I would never change from Tarpworms... now all three of my DCF tarps have them.

[tamitall]

The next change, and I'm almost embarrassed I didn't do this sooner, is to switch from Tarpworms to Linelocs. I am still using the 1.2 Z-Line and typical Lineloc 3's won't work. I had a bag full of Lineloc 3 Hooks and didn't want to buy more so I cut a small slit in the V that captures the line to accommodate the smaller cord and it works like an absolute champ. A year ago I would have told you I would never change from Tarpworms... now all three of my DCF tarps have them.

I do like tarpworms... I haven't decided what to do with my new tarp yet. I have a bit of time. Going with the solution I've set up hundreds of times is appealing though.

I may need quite a bit of tree therapy to get past leaving my DIY tarp behind. I've always felt so good sleeping under something I made. I am looking forward to the DCF tarp and better weather protection.

The 10oz it saves is nice too, but not my primary concern. I am a ham radio operator, and will be dragging some (not quite) lightweight radio gear and batteries with me.

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I had a chance to hang the LiteAF tarp today and as promised here are some pics.
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It was probably low 40s or upper 30s and windy with the occasional gust. Was able to get a pretty good pitch. No issues with getting taught without cat cuts after a quick reposition on 2 stakes. Overall I couldn’t be happier!

[jreed]

I may have missed it but did you order a tarp from LiteAF?

Yes, I sure did. Got the 11ft green with doors. Couldn’t be more excited!

[cmoulder]

I had a chance to hang the LiteAF tarp today and as promised here are some pics.
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It was probably low 40s or upper 30s and windy with the occasional gust. Was able to get a pretty good pitch Overall I couldn’t be happier!

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Let me know if they are showing now. A bit new to posting pics.

[TallPaul]

Let me know if they are showing now. A bit new to posting pics.

I can see them.. thanks for sharing. Looks nice

[jreed]

I had a chance to hang the LiteAF tarp today and as promised here are some pics.
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It was probably low 40s or upper 30s and windy with the occasional gust. Was able to get a pretty good pitch. No issues with getting taught without cat cuts after a quick reposition on 2 stakes. Overall I couldn’t be happier!

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[tamitall]

I had a chance to hang the LiteAF tarp today and as promised here are some pics.
It was probably low 40s or upper 30s and windy with the occasional gust. Was able to get a pretty good pitch. No issues with getting taught without cat cuts after a quick reposition on 2 stakes. Overall I couldn’t be happier!

Thanks for the photos!! You picked the same one I did. I can't wait to hang under it!