You will find excellent information, and superior tents on the TarpTent site.? TarpTent is using the ultra fabric in some of its tents, along with Dynema in many of its tents.?
? ? Ultra cuts weight and price, yet Dynema is still THE fabric of the lightweight hiker.? Silnylon is also used by TarpTent.?
? ? I suggest that you peruse the TarpTent site, then call Henry Shires of TarpTent and ask him for a quick summary. Best in the business.?
? ? I love my TarpTent DiPole Li1.?
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Every tent, dedicated poles or trekking poles, should be outfitted with rock loops.
Rock loops: go to your local hardware store and get some masonry cord.? Bright colors, lightweight, inexpensive.
Tie 8-10" loops of cord to each stake out point.
Place a rock or stick through the loop, piling more rocks on top.
Position the anchor point of the loop so it's in the same position as if staked and your tent pitch will be correct.
I've camped on slickrock in my TarpTent DiPole Li1 using rock loops.
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