driftwoody
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Post by driftwoody on Dec 20, 2021 10:29:59 GMT -8
I have a question for the experienced hammockers. How long does it take for you to get it setup? Probably about 15 minutes if there are no complications. My tarp takes longer with 6 stakes and optimizing position & tension. If it's not raining I'll leave the tarp in snakeskin, then hang the hammock. This way I can reposition the ends of the tarp relative to the final hang of the hammock, then unfurl & stake the tarp. I always pitch my tarp whether it's raining or not, as I don't relish the chore of staking and tensioning getting soaked in the dark. An advantage to the tarp & hammock setup is pitching (and unfurling) the tarp first when it's raining. That way you have a rain shelter for all else that follows. Keep your tarp in an outside pocket or quickly accessible part of your backpack so you don't have to empty your pack prior to having a rain shelter. A recent "complication" in pitching my tarp was finding a broad layer of rock 2" under the surface of ground where one of my stakes had to go. I ended up dragging a heavy log into position, then tying the guy line around it. |
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Post by Coolkat on Dec 20, 2021 12:08:15 GMT -8
An advantage to the tarp & hammock setup is pitching (and unfurling) the tarp first when it's raining. That way you have a rain shelter for all else that follows This is exactly what I was wondering. |
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Post by trinity on Dec 20, 2021 12:31:25 GMT -8
trinity (and others if they want to chime in) do you always put up your tarp? I can see just the hammock being only about 10 minutes Almost always. Even if no rain is forecast, a tarp cuts down on wind, so it really increases warmth. But I almost always set the hammock up first (unless, of course, it is raining), I just find it easier, somehow. Assuming halfway decent trees, a hammock only takes a minute or two to set up. Then another 4-5 minutes for the tarp. I use a continuous ridgeline and a fairly simple hex tarp, so only 4 stake points. For tensioning I use Dutchware Gear tarpworms, which are great, lightweight, self-tensioning, and easy to use. |
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ErnieW
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Post by ErnieW on Dec 21, 2021 8:40:28 GMT -8
I use 2mm reflective cord for the four tie outs. I find I have to be careful not to trip on the guys moving around camp. That's why for me hammock then fly set up is preferable. I got a dozen of these for my tensioners. I definitely wanted ones that are open. I have tied off some of the corners of the fly by going around a tree or bush. These are not so light at 3 grams each (off the top of my head). They are easy to adjust and hold well on the cord I am using (2mm). www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XW3V4DM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Dec 21, 2021 9:23:36 GMT -8
BTW, Mason's twine mostly refuses to tangle up on itself. Yes, there are occasions, but mostly very simple to clear and have a straight line. It comes in a variety of colors, so you can pick whatever suits your fancy. I use it for the tie outs on the hammock, installing a 8 ft piece on the shock cord that is the first line. What? You don't have shock cord on your tarp? I used about 18" pieces. Tie a loop of it on the tarp attachment point, and then tie your line to the shock cord. Tie off the line to your stake, and the tarp will self tension in most wind by the shock cord. |
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