I don't know how many lightweight backpackers that like to sew their own are out their but Ray Jardine just released his new Tarp Book today, if anyone interested www.rayjardine.com/index.shtml

I heard he was writing a book on tarps. I wonder what he has in there that's not covered in Beyond Backpacking?

Well back in 2000 he had a lot more detailed info on making his gear and a nice Q&A forum on his web site.Its amazing how many question you have once you start making and using the gear, that weren't covered in BB. Although some of it seems a bit much, like how you could taper your pins to save weight without weaking them ect. I'll have to wait until my copy arrives to see exactly what he covers thou.