Hammock tarps and going to the ground when it’s the only option ;-?

I've been thinking about this lately as well.

1. Ditto. I always bring my poles.

2. 4 stakes are packed with the hex tarp. Maybe add in two groundhogs and extra guyline as extras.

3. I've been thinking of getting a smaller "Torso only" UQ and bringing a longer foot/leg pad anyway.

4. ZPacks Poncho/Groundcloth. I wonder if Joe can make this in WPB cuben to double as a underquilt protector? Headnet (if necessary) for bugs.

I try to make sure the "foam" I use in my pack against my back is big enough to use as a sleeping pad. For naps I have a very thine piece of Tyvek. That doubles as my "doormat" giving me a place to put my feet when I'm sitting in the hammock. It triples as my groundcloth when going to ground.

If that doesn't work, I guess I'll just fuel up the ol' Edsel and get 'er on down to timberline.