PDF on directions to set up Pyramid and to lash two trekking poles together with provided web straps to make tall tent pole.
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Pyramid, Customer Photo
In the San Juans in Colorado.
-Russell Biser
Micro Cord now an option for Tarp and Bivysack Purchases
MICRO CORD 1.2 MM,
Tiny, but with a firm finish that holds knots well and doesn’t abrade easily.
Super light you can carry less than an ounce and have lots for tarp set ups, compass lanyards, emergency shoe laces. Fits in most cord locks, even the smallest.
Misc. colors, our choice
or Black
Filed under alphamid, backpacking tarps, bivysack, cat tarp, flattarp, NetTarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Setting up a pyramid
Correct sequence for quick and easy Pyramid Tarp set up.
Zip and buckle door.
Stake out four corners in a perfect square.
unzip door and put up pole till fabric taut.
zipe and buckle door
add additional tie outs if needed for wind or snow.
Like a Willys in four wheel drive
Testing a new mini pyramid.
Filed under Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Tall tent pole from two trek poles and 3 straps
Three straps are included with the pyramid tarps. With these you can make a long pole for setting up a pyramid tarp using two trekking or ski poles. Using adjustable trekking poles makes the tarp pole adjustable too.
two poles 3 straps
Strap thru wrist loops
Layout other straps
Buckle and tighten center strap around poles
Tighten all straps
Place tip protector on pole end
Tip end to protect tent fabric
Filed under alphamid, Do It Yourself, pyramid tarp, Tips for the Backcountry
Oware bug shelter for a group.
Keep your group out of the bugs
Bug A Mid
Adjustable Pole height
Teach lessons, Debrief, Play music, Dine.
Ultralight
Thanks to Nature Bridge for the Photos
Filed under NetTarp, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Past custom shelters built by Oware
Oware was and early adopter of Cuben Fiber for extremely light shelters.
Cuben Fiber tents for long expedition. 2 person 12 ounces, 1 person 8 ounces.
http://backpackinglight.typepad.com/2006_arctic/2006/06/ultralight_shel.html
Filed under Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Durability success-70 denier nylon with silicone/polyurethane blend coating
Shower cap made of 70 denier ripstop nylon with a .5 oz silicone and polyurethane blend coating.
14 years continuous use. Coating still waterproof. No fraying. The elastic needs to be replaced, the rubber wore out.
The fabric is used in tarps and tents for hard use applications. Outdoor schools, rentals etc. Custom made in small batches or seasonally available in stock. Current color is yellow.
Filed under backpacking tarps, Fabric, Oware Backpacking Gear, oware tarps, pyramid tarp
Customer reaction
“Amazing quality, Dave! This was my first ever pitch of a pyramid tarp and it took me only a couple of minutes. Looking forward to using this for multi day backcountry skiing, backpacking, river running, mountain biking, etc. Thank you, Scott”
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