Aricxi/Knot Tarp Owners Club

Shewie

Chief Slackpacker
Staff member
The top plastic guide bit got popped on at the time I took the old pole apart to find a use for it. I had it in mind it would run a guy through, but under the canopy it doesn't get used... the pole is a perfect fit and props the end up nicely. I see what you mean by rubbing - the pole is a decent width but a deodorant bottle top or something will probably come into play next time. Now I just need to clip the nest end into the loop on the fly. @Chiseller the pole is at the end of the inner net anyway so I'm not losing space as such. If I was bath tubbing it I think I would have the pole outside.

[update]. The pole was on my desk.. as was a spare rubber foot. Made for a good fit, so that should do it.

I've got a bivvy bag so the addition of a bath tub should be a good next step. Got my eye on another lightweight bag cover, so shave some weight off. My current one is the Hunka.

If I didn’t have my MLD Superlight I think I’d try the tyvek jobby on Ali, there’s so much coverage with that tarp I think it could handle a bit of light misting
 

HillBelly

Section Hiker
This...

http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/19-bathtub-for-stealth-1.html

These are based on his Stealth 1, but he might be able to do you one to the size of the 1.5 which has a bigger footprint.

Also worth noting that Sean at Oookworks is still making bathtubs. If you fancied a more bespoke fit for the floor, that might be an idea if you contact him direct from his website.

Some Cheap rectangular bathtubs on Ali. Nest similar to mine.. now with J zip. End might need pinning up. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32569361458.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.39.5f3821c9yqO5Ul&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.14976.157518.0&scm_id=1007.14976.157518.0&scm-url=1007.14976.157518.0&pvid=76fa64de-963a-475b-8306-8eee58b9947e&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.14976.157518.0,pvid:76fa64de-963a-475b-8306-8eee58b9947e,tpp_buckets:668#0#131923#15_668#808#4093#12_668#888#3325#9_4976#0#157518#0_4976#2711#7538#640_668#2846#8111#449_668#2717#7562#442
 
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Dave V

Moderator
Staff member
i ordered a version of this (orange) from eBay but unfortunately it never arrived. I think it's time for another look :)
 

Balagan

Thru Hiker
Welcome to the club everyone. :D

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I'll just pop a link to the older thread [obsolete link removed now that the threads have been merged] about the earlier incarnation of this tarp, just to make information easier find.

Modding time!

I decided to replace the LineLock 3 equivalents by actual LL3s and add them to all perimeter tie-out points and the central beak point. I also added a tie-out point on the front apex and some internal hanging points for a bivy or a door. Cord was replaced by some thinner one. All-in weight for seam-sealed tarp with additional plastic bits and guy lines is 317 grams in its stuff-sack.

Additional front apex tie-out point
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Inside view of the front apex: a length of light webbing with two D-rings for attaching bivy and/or Ray Way Batwing-style door. The webbing doubles up as reinforcement for the new tie-out point and beefs up the handle contact area.
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Proper LL3s all around
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Modified rear tie-outs
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Cord length adjustment is now done by the LL3 located after the pole rather than the one on the apex (which I've left temporarily but I'll switch to a fixed-length up to the pole)
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130 cm airy pitch
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120 cm stormy pitch
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HillBelly

Section Hiker
Wow - missed that thread completely! stuff to look at there. So there a few more amongst the Trek-Lite folk.
 

HillBelly

Section Hiker
@Rmr This is the inner which started my project off.

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Its not quite the right fit (just so you are aware) I need to work out the right way of getting the net taught when the tarp is up as the lengths don't quite match up, otherwise the space is somewhat reduced by flappy netting!. A work in progress.

However, the tarp went up this afternoon, and without the inner, felt great underneath. (smaller pole on outside this time). I'm thinking that it might just get more of a run out with a only agroundsheet/bathtub and with a bivvy bag - or not at all given the amount of space inside as per @Shewie thoughts. Certainly as @Chiseller said - plenty of space right down to the end minus pole. Plus without the restrictions of the inner, the whole thing can be raised up or down without issue.

I'm certainly pleased with the tarp, and will probably be more so when its packed in a rucksack ready to go out.

This Aricxi Club has more members than I thought. :)
 

Rmr

Section Hiker
Just checked my AliE account and it says that the order was cancelled and my money will be refunded within 20 days. May not be joining the club for a while.
 

Balagan

Thru Hiker
The older model looks like it has a more attractive catenary cut. Is this the case?
Yes, cat cuts all over. I must say, I didn't really pay much attention to the newer version as I have no need to upgrade but was surprised that there was such a marked difference in geometry.
 
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