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I have a spare pair you can borrow and return/replace. If interested, send me a PM or e-mail through this site. (No, I am not interested in selling them. I may need them sometime...) bb

Tent heater? Do tell... bb

I have a trade pending. I will let you all know if it falls through... bb

I think we can sell you the prototype. It is not fully outfitted like the final product is. The final product has ladder buckles and two additional webbing loops. We could add the ladder buckles easily enough, I think. If you are interested, PM me. If not, I suggest you contact Martyn at AT to...

Bought this last summer and like it a lot...but I don't love it. So, since I can no longer afford to have 6 bikes in the garage, I prefer to have two that I really love. So, I think the Tigar can go in favor of a Uly (so trades for a Buell Ulysses XB12X considered). Pictures taken 2/28/11...

I camped with mine in the rain last weekend. I stayed dry. I think the weight of the coating is an important factor. I compared mine to a stock FP one and mine seems like the same weight fabric, but perhaps the coasting is thicker/heavier. How old is your fly? The coating breaks down over...

The pics are hosted elsewhere. No bandwidth issues for the ExPo site... bb

Yous looks so much nicer than mine. Like I said in the Group Buy thread, mine looks like a color from a 1978 Cadillac.

I think the original hand-raisers who were interested in a fly have already ordered one. Thanks for your support on this project, guys. I think we ended up with a better product because of your input. The flies will be widely available soon and have some nice features and options. Keep an eye...

I use a sun shower, filled with hot water and stand in a plastic tote. Cheap setup. I take showers outside (naked) with temps in the 40s. I do have walls for a shower stall that fit into the tote, but I never use them. Not selling; just trying to pass along info on what works for me... bb

Good morning all. I have been posting from my iPhone. Pls excuse any typos. 45 degrees outside, 50 inside. Maybe not an apples/apples comparo. I doubt the fly could make it colder in here.

The fabric is about t same weight but the coating is heavier. Final fabric selection is TBD, but it is comparable in weight to the FRP fly and probably better quality. It packs tighter, I think, b/c the battens come out. Regarding Velcro and alternative attachment options, I think Karl will...

I slept in the FP last night without the fly. It was 48 degrees outside when I got up and 54 inside. I am curious how much more heat it retains with the fly on. Film at 11... bb

Loops along the side for lashing under the lid or down to the truck or ground. Vent detail... I want to add ladder buckles to these loops to throw a strap under the lid and cinch down to loops on the other side. All fits into a small duffel bb

Ask and you shall receive... Looks pretty good, I think...especially considering it was made from fabric that was on hand... Look like nice two-tone Cadillac colors from the 1970s. Goes on pretty easily. bb

I have the new fly in my grubby little paws. It looks great, fits well, and answers all the questions posed here. And it is just a first effort. Some highlights: We have four vents on the fly with removable stays, meaning the fly can be rolled up quickly and easily without worrying about...

The FRP-Free Rain Fly #1 is done... Picking it up taking it camping with me this weekend. Does not look like rain, but I will use it and get some pictures. It may be cold; so, I will get an idea of how it helps with keeping the FP warm... Stay tuned. Pictures will be up this weekend... bb

I am learning as I go here and relying on the expertise of my sailmaker friends. But I do know that the "thin-ness" is influenced as much by the coating as it is by the fabric. I would prefer a lighter fabric with a heavier coating for pack-ability and water resistance. We are still looking at...

You were in my back yard... Gray, or "silver" as it is called on the swatch sheet, looks like an agreeable color to everybody. Like I mentioned, the first one will be in burgundy, b/c that's what's available on the rack at SLO Sails. We are going to try that out on a few FPs here in SLO County...

I saw a camo cloth in Karl's rack. Not sure what it was. I'll ask him. May not be any good for a rain fly... In general, I am not interested in a camo fly. Cool that you can paint one up just the way you want it. BTW, I am wasting hours of productive work time in thinking, talking, and...