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Have a wapiti block this year and we are after a fly! Their seems to be a lot to choose from. So I'm after some wisdom from you lot. Silnylon, polyester, etc etc what materials or what Flys would you recommend?
Will only use now and then so don't need a heavy solid thing to last year round but don't want so lightweight it rips in some nice fiordland weather haha
Cheers
Have used one of the Stoney creek ones for 5 or so years without any issues. Not the lightest but well made.
Have a look at this technique with one of my BEREG TarpsQuote:
Originally Posted by simontrevor
Have 3mx3m and 4,5m x 4,5m
https://vimeo.com/555541998
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Cheers looks like some handie techniques. It seems the way of using a tarp can be endless
You can use a Macpac Olympus tent just as an outer too so very versatile in that respect.
Just grab one of the Stoney creek ones.
I've been using NZ defence force ones for ages.
Check out army surplus stores.
I’ve got a NZ made huntech rectangle fly $100 if your looking for something near to bombroof.
I’ve used it in fiordland but now have a siltarp3 that I’m taking this year.
RAB Siltarp or Stoney Creek
I've got a Siltarp 2 and 3. Rate them both highly, albeit maybe a bit lightweight for what you want?
As above a NZ made Huntech is bombproof in Fiordland as we tested one out first hand.
We’ve taken siltarp due to weight savings and they’ve been great.
Out of the two choices… siltarp 👍
I have an asymmetric Hennessy hammocks one that has been pretty good.
The Helikon Tex Super Tarp are pretty good value for money.
https://bushlifenz.com/products/supe...32541771006018
cheers for the ideas team this one looks alright too silimlar to rab siltarp 30d silnylon
https://www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com...nt=44163068116
do people fnd a 3mx3m is sufficient or end up wishing you went for a 3mx3.6?
For a base camp just use the big silver ones from Mitre 10. Heavy yes, but get a big one and useful for lighting a fire under the edge. They end up rooted so throw away.
If you are travelling light for the whole trip the Hilleberg are buy far the best, amazing bits of kit.
This may help your decision somewhat... Either set playback to 2x, or skip to 25mins in, and watch to 32 mins... https://youtu.be/l6aTjmmB6Ew
I think this reinforces pretty well OutdoorLad and Bobba's shouts above.
I don't have a tarp yet, but when I do, it'll be a Stoney Creek one.
I have the Stoney Creek Stealth Fly (sleeps 2 no worries) My mate has a Siltarp fly - for some reason we always take the Stealth.
I really like the 6 loops of elastic on the fly which makes quick storage of the attached cords to save them from being a tangled mess
I’ve got a DD Hammocks super light 3x3 and really love that. Has about 20 reinforced attachment points compared to about 8 on my old Stoney Creek one, allowing for way more versatility with setups. Including 4 pegs & guy ropes it weighs in at about 460gm. I’ve also made up a quick release ridgeline plus have some additional pegs & guy ropes I can chuck in depending on expected conditions and what setup I think I’ll likely use. So far very happy with it.
@simontrevor Fiordland is our back yard for over 14yrs & one of the reasons we brought our Farm in the region & we hunt & dive it on the regular every year ,over a Decade ago we built our 8mtr boat & jet boats to our specs for reaching into remote FL hunting spots .
Your choice is up to you & as can be seen in the recommendations many confuse what is suitable for a overnighter in areas not subject to severe storm fronts sweeping through at any time of year ,to what may save your life in days of tree snapping winds & heavy, non stop ,driven freezing rain in FL ,our long range weather forecasts rely on constant input from long haul, international flights, high altitude data & until they increase significantly , will not have the accuracy we are use to going into the near future . Last year we were part of the emergency evacuation in the Alps while on a Tahr/Chammy hunt ,from this lack of normal wide ranging Data , as usual l was getting my missus to monitor & send thru updated weather reports & it was her actually contacting the Heli mob that triggered it before the gale force winds hit, we had to sit part of it out as another group who were not as well prepared got hammered.
Tents need a HD waterproof bucket floor & what we have found with camp Fly's over the years is the large Stoney Creek , Bomber Fly, or the large DD Hammocks are the ones that are capable of standing up to the FL weather ,(we use my SC Bomber Fly regularly throughout the year even on Jet Boat hunting Expeditions etc as a base, missus & l used it/can be seen in the recent post/pics l posted of a overnight Jet Boat hunt, from memory five years old now ),you need cover large enough to get all your gear out of storms ,but more importantly room for everyone to be able to comfortably spend a couple of days under, out of the weather ,that happens regularly in FL, one of these in 4mtr X 4mtr plus, is the min size in my experience , there is no point in getting a smaller one not suitable to the FL conditions / task .Personally l favor Orange etc coloring as it can also serve as a High Vis ground marker if needed in Emergency .
@Sarvo Can you provide a link to the ones you are carrying in stock :thumbsup:
@Sarvo Can you provide a link to the ones you are stocking[/QUOTE]
20% off from site price on here
https://www.nzgrhunts.com/tents-equi...2t-k6lre-5rczg
Thanks guys for the replys been really helpful. Always cool to get people's different points of view as I've never used a fly before. Going to have a lot at some more in the flesh this weekend. Deciding between the siltarp stoney creek stealth and stoneycreek drone fly. Will let you know what we go with! Happy hunting
