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Mar 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm #1270650
What size tarp do most people use for rain coverage? I'm brand new to hammocks and I would like to make a sil tarp rather than buy one. I mostly hike in SoCal mountains and the sierras – not a ton of rain.
Mar 16, 2011 at 9:35 pm #1710001You could probably get away with this. Pics lifted from Backwoods Daydreamer site. Simple project. I like mine.
Mar 16, 2011 at 10:56 pm #1710036Ken,
Do you have the asymm or rectangle tarp? Did you reinforce the corners in any way?
Mar 17, 2011 at 5:12 am #1710079Asym. I sewed patches in the corners. Just like the green parts in the pattern.
Jun 13, 2011 at 11:01 pm #1748906Look at the lack of strap needed on the tarp in the picture a few posts above. There isn't a gap between either end of the tarp and the trees. Did the designer size his tarp to fit those trees? How long do you have to look for a pair of trees that are the perfect distance to fit your tarp for a photo? When was the last time that your tarp diagonal fit exactly between two trees?
Not trying to be silly, it is just an amazing fit. That is a SUL length of tarp rigging.
Jun 13, 2011 at 11:06 pm #1748907the straps are holding the hammock up, not the tarp. you can clearly see the straps going under the tarp to the edge of the hammock on the both sides – with a blue 'biner on the left. but yes, that is a tight fit.
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