So Boreal Birch kindly suggested I post some pictures of the Whelan Lean that I have made for him. I apologise for the less than authentic setting. I wanted to just pitch it and check that all was well before I mailed it to Alaska.
From the front. I was impressed with how much coverage the tarp gives and how much wind protection it provides. I just improvised with some poles from my Snowtrekker. Pitched this way the ridge was about 5ft high.
From the back showing the pull out tabs. I built this to the original dimensions. I would maybe have put these a bit lower if I had to choose a location but they do help support the back of the tarp and add volume inside.
Finished weight in untreated cotton is a shade less than 5lbs. When I finally get round to making my own I plan to wash the whole thing in Nikwax cotton proof.
From the front. I was impressed with how much coverage the tarp gives and how much wind protection it provides. I just improvised with some poles from my Snowtrekker. Pitched this way the ridge was about 5ft high.
From the back showing the pull out tabs. I built this to the original dimensions. I would maybe have put these a bit lower if I had to choose a location but they do help support the back of the tarp and add volume inside.
Finished weight in untreated cotton is a shade less than 5lbs. When I finally get round to making my own I plan to wash the whole thing in Nikwax cotton proof.
