This is an odd question but I'll ask it anyway...

Is there a way that i can make a Teepee or Prymid style tarp/tent without having the pole in the middle?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

Two methods come to mind: two even longer poles running up opposite sides in an inverted V or suspension from above, using an overhead branch or guyline. I've never tried either but have seen photos of the first solution at work. I'd love to try the tree branch hang but that perfect tree never appears where I've camped. Might be more applicable in deciduous forests.

Cheers,

Rick

We often use either a tree limb or a line hung between two trees to support our 9x9 Oware Pyramid. It creates a lot more space inside without the hiking poles. Have also used a kayak paddle on occasion.



and with a greenland style paddle

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Edited by oware on 05/02/2011 16:27:44 MDT.

I like the set-up

P.S. I also noticed the UL hatchet on the ground too. ;-)

I won't have the option of trees so I will have to use a pole system of some sort. Thinking of one pole in each corner and a hub of some sort on the top.

Has to be light but not ultra light, quickt to set up and relitively small once apart.

Mike

I don't see the problem with a pole in the center

The pole(s) is a fairly significant portion of the total weight

If you have 2 or 4 poles they'll be much heavier

Sleep on one side of the pole, have your stuff on the other side. Or if you have 2 people just have one person on each side of pole

An advantage of a half pyramid is that the pole doesn't go in the middle.

It was a humorous milestone in our relationship when my gf and I first skewed the chastity pole in her 'mid. :)

Anyone have a pic of a half pyramid?

Thanks,

Mike

I may be wrong, but I think David's second photo is of an Alphamid, which would be half of a pyramid. The side with the zipper is perpendicular to the ground.

"the chastity pole"

ohhhh...

if you have a 9 foot pyramid, it would be 4.5 feet on each side, room for two friendly people on one side, especially if you push the bottom of the pole over a few inches

Here is how to do it with a avalanche ski pole.

Edited by tkknc on 05/02/2011 21:30:05 MDT.