Hiker's tarp, 5'x7' :$8
Replacement tent pole kit (x2): $5 each
Nite Ize Cam Jam (x2): $7 for a pack of 2
Heavy Duty 1" clamps (x2 min) : $1 each
Tarp clamps (x2 min): $1 each
Tent stakes (x2): Idk, cheap?
550 Cord: you should have a bunch already.
(Prices are approximate)
The replacement tent poles come disassembled making them customizable. I used 3 sections to put my height around 6.5'. Filled the bottom plug with hot glue to prevent shit from getting lodged in there. On the top, I had to file out the circumference of the tarp clam to fit around the tent pole. Then placed a hose clamp under it to prevent it from falling down the pole. The Cam Jam is a great product for this as it makes tightening/loosening the line a cinch.
Pretty basic design on the truck side. Just some clamps to hold it on. I might put some grip tape on those areas to prevent slipping in wet conditions.
When it's raining, I dont imagine it being very stable or likely to last, granted the poles are flexible and can be positioned in any way to allow for adequate drainage. So I have mode 2:
This is even more simple. 2 separate tarp clamps and the cam jam just hooked straight from tarp to tent stake. There's plenty of ways to use this design. Ideally, I'd like to back up to 2 trees and string them up from the trees, but the tent poles give it a lot more versatility.
