This structure seems to be a nice solution to our needs.
My only concern now is that we have at least one tarp we can attach as a shade for the sun-up side. I would say an second tarp to be put up if necessary would also be a very good investment.
We currently have an unopened 10x12 tarp that can be used for this purpose.
My other 'only' concern is tent sizes. Our tent is about 7x5, plus rebar on the edges which means you can't belly up tents right on each other (although they can be very close). Of course the edges of tents can sit a little outside the shade structure proper, but we need to keep in mind that not everyone will be in mountaineering tents.
For others out of the loop: dimensions: ~15x15 Can be anchored anywhere we want, probably at one end of monkey hut. Seems like it would fit ~5 tents.
This route could then break down a few ways:
$33 each for a four person camp, or
$22 each for a seven person camp.
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ReplyDeleteI can look through the tarps that I kept, but I think we should have enough. I know we still have the silver 8X20 UV that was used on the rear hut, the camo net, and maybe a couple others as well. Hopefully Ian can patch the main tarp for the monkey hut, but it has been exposed to the elements (rain/sun) for about 6 months while protecting the PVC pipe.
Well, tarp is supposed to go through that crap isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm fully confident that the tarps you and I have will suffice, and that the old MH tarp will still be usable.