Quandry on how to… bivvy and tarp

John,

I don't use a bivy, but also own a SpinnTwinn, and I string a cord at the peak from front to hang wet clothes, light, etc. from. I would think your bivy could hang from that peak cord…that way you can position yourself where you should be under the tarp.

John

That sounds like a plan – should it be taught or loose?

Think thin bungee….I've read from other users (haven't done it yet, myself) that doing so allows necessary "give" to prevent ripping of the bivy loop.

"That sounds like a plan – should it be taught or loose?"

I used a taught line hitch on one end, and keep it just that…taught. Not tight or loose, but after the tarp is pitched, I just snug it up.

that makes sense, thanks!

Any ideas on the bivvy securing on the ground / to pegs of tarp?

Not shock cord…at least for me. I use Air Core 1 or similar

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/aircore_1_spectra_cord.html

the taught line hitch lets you keep it the correct tension.

Yes, the plan should be taught, but I am not sure to whom you will teach it.

Anyhow, the line should be taut, not loose.

Cheers

Roger,

You're a big meanie. Leave them 'Mericans alone. I'm sure they've teached you a lot.

we are always in situatios fought with danger
bought up by our parents
taut how to be tense
and sometimes make ti-pows.

Thankyou for spotting it :)

PS I'm not a US native….