Intro: I have made many shelters in the past. Like a one person tarp-tent 9 years ago, a pyramid shelter 5 years ago, and many tarps. After I finished my quilt project, I started working on a new shelter. At this point I am more inclined towards a simple tarp system, like Ray Way tarp or Frank Revelo design tarp. But the fabric I got is Khaki Silpoly, and I have a nice green Silnylon tarp. I would prefer a light color tarp as my second tarp, so I decided to make a pyramid tent. A pyramid is not as roomy as a design like Durston Xmid, or two pole tarp tents, but I only carry one trekking pole - if I carry any- and it is winter. So Pyramid it is, until I make a new tarp for summer. Another important factor is Twyla. A pyramid shelter may stop her from chasing any moving object through night.

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Part I- Components:

• 1.1 ripstop Silpoly
• Hardware and webbing,I had many left over from other projects. The main item is nylon webbing - 1/2 inch-, or grosgrain webbing for a light design. I also used LinLoc. It is optional and adds some weight, but I think it worth it.

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Part II- Cutting:

I did a different cutting Tham my first pyramid tent. This was less cutting and very fabric efficient. Basically I just removed the edge scraps! I used very other piece of fabric. There are some negligible left-over from strips I cut for the reinforcement. This will be shorter than my previous pyramid shelter.

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Part II- Sewing:

• Sew top triangle reinforcements. I added a webbing loop at the bottom.
• Sew the side panel tie-outs.
• Sew the door - zipless this time- and add the extra flap cover.
• Attach the door tie-out loop and LineLoc.
• Attach all four triangles. Don’t forget the webbing loops. They are not just outside, there a few inside - for hanger loops, door hanger, floor/bivy loops-.
• Sew side reinforcements.
• Hem the edges.
• Attach loops.
• Add door attachments.
• Seam seal. Let it dry.
• Take it out for a ride!

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