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Just to clarify. The end of the stake is basically one of Dutch's Fleas, that he has sold for a long time.

I have a Kelty Noah's Tarp (12 foot) that I have been using for several years now. I have had it in multiple high wind and storm situations in the BWCA and it held up great.

It is huge! Well made!...

Stakes I use vary depending on the situation. However, I just purchased these Flea Stakes from Dutchware Gear, and I am very excited about their possibilities.

I have self-tensioning guy lines. 2...

I just got some Dutchware Flea Stakes!
I have been waiting a while for these to come in stock.
It is snowy and the ground is frozen, so I couldn't wait and had to play around with them using some...

I have had my Kelty Noah's tarp for several years now. Great tarp at a great price.
A few years back I was in the BWCA and we had high winds for 2 consecutive days. We also had a very heavy...

I would like to have an eye at the exposed end. (I guess that would result in an eye at both ends of the tip.

Those look great.
Do you think they would damage the ridge line any?
I think I will get me some of those. I can always make a loop of shock cord from the tarp to attach if I want some give.
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I am going to purchase a Hammock Gear Dyneema tarp this spring.
The one I will get is well over $300 and will be one of my more expensive pieces of gear.
I want to take care of it the best I can....

So I really liked some of the ideas I saw on various forums and videos, of using some tent poles (put together at the appropriate length) to make some over the ridge line tie outs for my tarp's side...

Here is what I think I will do. I will hang the tarp at about 6' for the ridge line. I will then use my 2 aluminum poles for the side tie out mods to give more head room. Then I will set up 2 sets of...

The real question is, after you found that video, did you watch other videos from Grease?

I am not talking about John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from Grease doing the hand jive.
Nope.

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I am curious as to how high, or low you all hang your tarp for your hammock.

Let me...

I just ordered my new Sparrow Dream Hammock with an over cover.
I ordered the 1.6 oz HyperD Diamond Ripstop over cover.
I was thinking about treating it with some water repellent (Nikwax or...

So I have made a decision on this.
I have ordered from Walmart one of the Outdoor Products 5' x 7' backpacker tarps (I think I may have actually purchased the last one).
So as many of you know,...

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This is the setup I used last summer in the boundary waters. This is the typical ground situation at the campsites there. During heavy rain, water runs on the ground towards the lake. I have...

I have a few of my own, but I am seeking any and all.

So, I have found myself more than once, in a situation where during rain and storms, the ground under my hammock gets soaked. Often with water...

I just picked up the Bed Bath Beyond down throw. I have not had a chance to test it, but my initial impression is that the Snugpak Jungle Blanket (which I have used many times) is a far superior...

Thought I would share this, so I made a video. Sorry, I am not a polished video creator.

Anyway, this is a little DIY tree table that is easy to make, and very handy. I actually saw this on...

I was at the Boundary Waters this June, for a 1 week stay. I used my HH with the 12' Noah also. During part of my stay, there were high winds for 1 1/2 days. The extra tie outs were awesome and very...

I am sure this is nothing new to most, but I wanted to share.
I just did an overnight solo at Nordhouse Dunes in Michigan.
The weather forecast was for mostly clear skies that night with sunshine...

I just used mine in heavy wind and rain. I was amazed to see how much the tarp stretched over time. The small pieces of shock cord attached to the tie outs (ZingIt), really helped keep things tight...

The Kelty Noah's tarp I have is made from 68d polyester (Coated polyester taffeta)

My primary tarp is the Kelty Noah's. I have used it about 6 times now over the last 2 years.
It has seen very hard rain on about 3 occasions. I was wondering if I should just go ahead and re-treat...

You can buy a 9'x9' Kelty Noah's tarp for $60.
The 12' x 12' version is only $70. (that is the tarp I currently use).

https://kelty.com/noahs-tarp/

This is a much better option. Many tie outs...

Here is a picture of my setup while in the Boundary Waters. I ended up using a spare, and rather large, tarp to put on the ground under the hammock. The hammock is set up low because of the high...

I purchased a double ended stuff sack for my HH Expedition hammock. I then made a Bishop bag for my Kelty Noah Tarp (which is bigger than my HH Hex) using the HH Expedition stuff sack. I used a small...

One thing about the floor under the hammock. I have been out several times now when it has rained the entire day. I don't like to lay or sit in the hammock the entire day. In fact, I usually just...

I just completed a week out in the Boundary Waters.

My gear is as follows:
HH Expedition hammmock
Kelty Noahs tarp 12'

From the weather report before heading in, I knew there was a good...

OK, My new gear arrived from Dutch today. Everything looks great. The question I have is with the Zing It. I got the 1.75 for my ridgeline.
Can I effectively use the same 1.75 for prusiks in the...

I should probably explain my gear a bit better.
My hammock is a HH Expedition Asym Zip
My tarps are the HH Hex Fly and a Kelty Noah's Tarp (yep, I know some of you are laughing at the Kelty, but...

I am in the process of refining my ridgeline and hammock system. I have ordered some Zing It and accessories from Dutch. One of the items I ordered was a double ended stuff sack for my hammock. I...

As I am looking to perfect my tarp ridgeline and guyline system, I have done a ton of reading and research. I think I have decided on just about everything, except whether or not to utilize some...

The Sidewinder Staple stakes look very interesting.

I am looking for some ideas and thoughts on the types of stakes everyone uses for the tarps.
I currently have aluminum stakes similar to these:

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They seem to work ok. But I wonder if...

Ok. So I have decided to make some changes.
First I am switching to Zing It for the ridgeline.
I am still going to use a Dutch Hook on one end where I attach to a tree. I am going to knot a loop in...

I keep trying to improve my ridgeline/tarp setup to make it as easy and fast as possible.
Now, for me personally, setting up my camp and gear when I am out on a hike/backpack is a fun part of the...

What do you use now?

I have thought about replacing the paracord. I guess the only reason I continue to use it, is that it is cheap and easy to get. Consequently, I have no reservations about cutting it up etc. What...

For starters, I currently use paracord for my ridgeline.
I have a bundle of it, about 20-25 feet long.
I use 2 small aluminum Figure 9 tensioners.

Step 1: Find trees
Step 2: Wrap paracord...

I will throw in my current setup.
First, I keep my tarp separate from my hammock. This allows for more versatility and ensures my hammock does not get wet.
So, my tarp setup.
First, I have a...

I have a HH A-Sym Expedition. It is only 1 season old. I am thinking about buying a Darien model Dream Hammock and selling the HH. If I get the Darien, in the 1.0 Ripstop with cinch buckle...

This is almost identical to the method I use. I prefer this method over the continuos loop line as it allows me to set up the line itself first and make the line as tight as I want. I can now...

I have tried both the standard figure 8 lashing, and the descending rings with carabiners. I plan to switch to the Dutch cinch buckle system this coming spring. I have watched tons of videos and...

It does appear that hammock camping is growing and thus will get the attention of more conservationist and the potential damage to trees. With this in mind, perhaps it is time for the manufacturers...

I just tested mine in front of a window fan on high standing about 1 inch from the fan. The temp outside is 70 degrees with low humidity. It is not windproof. But it is pretty darn resistant.

It...

Stop and pick up a cheap fleece sleeping bag liner. That should do the trick.

And for future reference, the Snugpack Jungle Blanket I just picked up packs small, lightweight, and I paid less than...

I purchased the blanket over the bag as I was looking for the smallest and lightest option. I rarely if ever will be in temps under 40-45 degrees. I also always bring my thermal base layer clothing...

So, I just got back from a 3 day, 2 night backpack trip to South Manitou Island in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan.

I got to try out some of my new gear and evaluate my old gear.
My new...

A few reasons.

First I will agree the descender rings are pretty easy to get tension on the suspension. However, in reality, you only need to be able to apply extra tension to one side if you...

I was using the exact setup from dkurfiss' video link. I have since abandoned that method.

What I use now are Kammok Python Straps and 2 the 2 climbing biners I had from the setup in the video. I...