Hi everyone, what is your favorite ultralight combo of guylines, adjustment doohickies, and tensioners on a tarp?
In my quest for going ultralight, I’m decided to splurge on a Hammock Gear dyneema standard tarp with doors. Which guyline adjustment hardware should I have HG sew to my tarp? Options include any potential combination of “Beastie D-rings,” Lineloc 3’s, or hardware that I provide to HG (e.g., Lineloc V). The tarp itself has (2) Ridgeline Tie Outs, (8) Perimeter Tie Outs (including the 4 doors), as well as (4) Panel Pull Outs.
My Priorities are lightweight, ease-of-use, and reliability. I plan on incorporating tensioners (such as shock cord) on the guylines, and would appreciate suggestions for setup/methods.
I’m currently using a tarp with Lineloc 3’s and Kelty Triptease. It’s been a frustrating experience because under tension and gusty conditions, the triptease frequently loosens.
Ideally, I would love to use something super ultralight for the perimeter lines (such as Dutchware 1.2mm dutch wire), and something a little stronger for the ridge line. (I love the dutch wire as it's very tangle resistant, a little stiffer which I find easier to knot, and it's extremely compact and lightweight). Also, I need to be able to adjust the ridge line guylines down to zero length, since I will be using it with a Tensa solo). Note: Dutchware 1.2mm Dutch wire is only 100lbs strength...is that too risky for perimeter tie outs?
Thanks in advance for suggestions!
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