EXPERIMENT Hammock Tarp Configuration
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2019
- In this video I revisit the standard setup that I utilise with my Alpkit tarp and experiment with modifying that setup to make it more compatible with my hammock.
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I didn't read through all the comments, but here are a few tips from my many years of hammocking exclusively...
1) Use hard-line prussics for the tarp adjustment, this will reduce the overall span of the tarp; put the shock absorbers on the tie out points. This will give you maximum adjustability and still afford the shock absorption you need.
2) Lowering the tarp will give you better storm coverage, and the tarp can be hung asymmetrically to both shorten it (due to being closer to the hammock suspension) and afford better coverage. This will have you back to using four tie out points though.
3) For the center rdigeline loop use Grip Clips or something similar; less chance of damaging the tarp in a critical spot than using pebbles or acorns.
4) I think the diamond is better for a quick set up option as I use either the fly (as you have here) or a plow point (if I have to go to ground); just my preference though.
5) The best part about hammocking is tuning your kit to your personal preference, there is no right or wrong as long as it keeps you dry and sleeping well.
Him Craig, Why don,t you put your tarp on the outside of your ridge line and this will solve the problem that you are having with the slack centre portion of your tarp. You can still put your bungie loop and prussick knot at the ends to tension it. Cheers Alex.
Hi Alex, thanks for dropping by and commenting it's really appreciated. Many moons ago I placed the ridgeline under the tarp and then spent a very miserable night as the heavens opened and the rain came straight down the ridgeline and under the tarp as well as an entire colony of ants marching along the ridgeline with many then dropping into my hammock - admittedly I was in a Kenyan jungle at the time 😉.
Have a great weekend 👍
Great video Craig! Keep in mind that you may run the ridgeline underneath the tarp to provide extra support. Also I would recommend UCR or whoppie slings as adjustable suspension.
Keep it up :D
Greetings from Norway.
Hi Craig,
You are just having way too much fun with your whole hammock setup! Makes me want to get one just so I have something to experiment/play with! :)
I would suggest that you shorten your prussik loops to no more than about 4 or 5 inches. Any longer is unnecessary.
I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks and keep up the great work!
Hi! I've always kept my prussik loops longer as I used to climb a great deal do so having a couple of long prussiks was always an advantage, but I guess in this situation there really is no advantage in having them that length?!
Thanks as always for watching and commenting it's really appreciated 👍
Wondering why your prussic knots are so long?
Hi Marcus. Well spotted! I don't have an answer really other than the additional length (x 2) provides me with a decent additional length of cordage. Thanks for taking time out of your weekend to watch and comment, it's really appreciated 👍
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Hi Craig may I suggest you look at dutchwear gear on RUclips for hanging hammock it made a difference to how I hang and move my hammock under the tarp and if I say it right suggs demonstrate it on his hammock channel 😎😎
personally, i'd leave it set up in your preferred A frame method, make a second quick deploy ridgeline, and put the tarp OVER the second ridgeline - your gear line would then also be over the ridgeline (less flapping about) but still available if in A frame. - your original (threaded through loops) ridgeline would just be hanging off the sides. ... all for the price (cost & weight) of some extra paracord
Hi Neil, thanks for dropping by. I'm not a fan of ridgelines *underneath* tarps to be honest, too many wet nights in the jungle in my younger days! 😉 I do like the concept that you describe though "best of both worlds"!
Shift the hammock...or start with setting up the tarp. Still great to see you experimenting with the rectangular tarp. I am looking at my poncho and my Hennessy hammock.
Hi Craig, how about a pebble loop in the middle of the tarp or having the ridge line under. There are a lot of ridge lines now as well.
What's your experience with map measuring gauges, or stick with a cord for measuring distance on a map?
I want to know what your issue with DD is.
Hi Keith, I bought a 3x3 tarp from them. About 12-15 months later 3 of the ridgeline loops had frayed badly to the point of them almost failing completely. I contacted DD and explained what had happened and that it only got used 2-3 times each month. They asked how I was setting it up, I told them, they said that was in line with the expected use case but as it was out of warranty they weren't prepared to replace or refund it and just sent me some new loops to replace/repair/reseal at my own risk.
So that was the end of my relationship with DD.
The Bushcraft Padawan fair enough, and understandable.
I always go diamond with the tarp for my hammock. Using a XL hammock its the only way I can get proper coverage in wet weather. I am surprised seeing how many tie points your tarp has that the is no central one. Regards JB.
Hi Jim, yeah I was surprised too. I'm going to ping the video to Alpkit to see what their thoughts are, might be a product improvement for the future?
@@TheBushcraftPadawan Hanging it in the trees or using it as a shelter / tent, I always use the central point for something. Not having one would hamper most of my set ups.
Hi Craig! Interesting thoughts on your tarp configuration. My tarp is also always prepared with a ridgeline. But I use a Lean-To configuration, because I don't use a hammock. But who knows. Maybe sometime.... :-) And then I know how to do it. ATB André
Hi Andre, thanks for sharing your own setup. It's been a long time since I used a simple lean-to..... I'll have to revisit it some time....
If I may be so honest: I hate this diamond config so much. :-D The reason simply being that it barely provides rain cover - which is an issue here right next to the coast as we know two types of weather only: Rain and more rain.
The diamond config (just like the a-sym config) offer better ventilation than an A-frame, though.
Hi Ralf, I would agree with you. My preference is the A-typ like I mentioned in my video, but I'm not too keen on buying another, larger tarp (just for hammocking) so I'll muddle on through with the diamond setup for the time being.
@@TheBushcraftPadawan True. For that very reason I just got myself a full DD setup. Does the trick, really like the 3x3
The prices though... :-P
@@RathwulvenBushcraft I've had an awful experience with a 3x3 DD tarp and their subsequent terrible customer device 🙄 Never again!
@@TheBushcraftPadawan That's very unfortunate to hear, I had a completely different experience.
I do agree though that there certainly are better tarps, for sure. So far mine is just holding up, which surprises me after some 5 to 6 years in use
You are complicating everything, just put your tarp over your ridge line so you can control the gap between your tarp and hammock for better rain protection and prolong the life spend of the tarp
Having spent many, many nights in various different jungles I quick learned to keep the ridgeline above the tarp and not below it, too many opportunities for water and 'wildlife' ingress along the ridgeline that way! 😉
@@TheBushcraftPadawan Just use drips line same like the hammock, it's impossible that your hammock use drips line didn't get wet but the tarp got wet:)