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.
@Rmr
If you're a gram counting midget, one of these
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32839549811.html
If not, one of these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32569361458.html
Bathtub
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000473484396.html
And for newcomers, the tarp itself
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000682664279.html
Orange ones are Like finding silk on a pig...i ordered a version of this (orange) from eBay but unfortunately it never arrived. I think it's time for another look
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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The older model looks like it has a more attractive catenary cut. Is this the case?Welcome to the club everyone.
I'll just pop a link to the older thread about the earlier incarnation of this tarp, just to make information easier find.
Clicked on the link on your post, when refunded will try again@Rmr
That's a bummer. Which Ali shop did you use?
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.The older model looks like it has a more attractive catenary cut. Is this the case?
Clicked on the link on your post, when refunded will try again
Maybe @Shewie could merge the threads so all owners and info are together?
https://www.trek-lite.com/index.php?threads/aricxi-knot-outdoor-ray-way-style-shaped-tarp.6930/
Camera pointing technique is a bit suss thoughYama bug net is a good fit