That is a bit over 5 ft wide by nearly 13 ft long.
On the diagonal, it measures 168"... about 14 ft.
So far, I have only 4 tie out points... one on each corner.
I've only hung it once to test, but I'm wondering if I made it too long.
Can't seem to pull it tight enough with the 4 corners only.
Just curious if anyone else has experimented with an Asym tarp this long, and if you have any feedback.
Options I'm considering:
1) trimming it down to 11' or 12'
2) adding additional tie out points a foot or two in from one end, along the long tarp edge, so that it can be hung between trees spanning less than 14'
3) Cutting each end in 1' at the center in a V shape (like the ends of an Ogee tarp, with the point of the V towards the body of the tarp), so there are doors on the end that can be used when pitched lengthwise (would also have to add tie outs at the points of each V).
4) Doing option #3, then adding Triangles to make it an Ogee (hmmm, would be same size as my other DIY Ogee, not sure I need 2 identical).
5) adding side tie outs, either 1, 2, or even 3 per long side.
Right now I'm leaning towards #5 with 1 tie out added at the mid point of each long side, and #2 at 2' from the end.
Other trivia:
-body of 1.1oz sil
-tie out reinforcements of 1.9oz sil
-tie outs of old 1" nylon strap liberated from the backpack I use to carry my books in college (yes, they had nylon back then)
-edged in WW 7/8" black grosgrain. The binding foot on my 15-91 folds it in half, then rolls each edge under, so it is effectively slightly less than 1/4" wide along the edge, and 4 layers thick.
-no idea on weight. really need to get a scale. almost took the one stamps.com offered for free, but then realized it only works with their software, and only if you have an active subscription to stamps.com. grrrr.
Pics and write-up of the project can be found at this the following:
http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-a-diy-asymmetrical-hammock-camping-tarp-myog/
