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    Dutch sells some on his site. ...

    Dutch sells some on his site.

    https://dutchwaregear.com/product/clip-on-tarp-pull-outs/

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  2. Hello Mazatster, You are correct, I just use a...

    Hello Mazatster,
    You are correct, I just use a larks head to a loop to connect the tarp to the line. The way that I do it to create the tension as you mention is; once I have the strap through the...
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    Before I begin to give any advise. What is the...

    Before I begin to give any advise. What is the temp range of your top and under quilt. Second. Where are you cold. Specifically.

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  4. If you need additional protection. Have you...

    If you need additional protection. Have you considered a bivy bag?

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  5. I agree. I would keep it in a waterproof bag. And...

    I agree. I would keep it in a waterproof bag. And only bring it out under shelter. You do not want it to hold in water vapor.

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  6. I guess that is just the beauty of hammock...

    I guess that is just the beauty of hammock camping. There is no. "Right" way to do it. As many options as you can think of. And everyone can do it as they seem comfortable.

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  7. If you look at my earlier pics. I am usi g a...

    If you look at my earlier pics. I am usi g a smaller tarp. With it lower and closer to the hammock. It works just the same.

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  8. You can get around the "hang angle" by using a...

    You can get around the "hang angle" by using a hammock Ridgeline. Then the shortest distance possible is the length of the tarp.

    And the way I did it here. It pinches the strap with the tarp. So...
  9. I'm camping this weekend. So here is a photo of...

    I'm camping this weekend. So here is a photo of how my single strap works.
    I can walk under it and stand up....
  10. This situation only occurs if your hammock is not...

    This situation only occurs if your hammock is not adjustable.
    For myself I have a hammock Ridgeline and adjustable hammock suspension.
    Thusly I can use the one set of straps. Put up my fly. Then...
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    I have not used that particular tarp, however...

    I have not used that particular tarp, however the specifications look good.
    I have a sil-nylon tarp that I have used for years without issue.
    I like sil-nylon as it seems to pack down smaller...
  12. When you get a chance, I would like to see this.

    When you get a chance, I would like to see this.
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    When I use a UCR, I attach the "constrictor" to...

    When I use a UCR, I attach the "constrictor" to the hammock or tarp. and then have a prusik on the other side to maintain tension.

    In my testing the prusik doesn't need to hold very strong.. Just...
  14. I go backpacking in any and all weather.. so the...

    I go backpacking in any and all weather.. so the ability to put up the tarp first is a must. And then being able to take it down last.
    the main reason I wanted to go down to one set of straps is...
  15. What I have found in my testing, When I larks...

    What I have found in my testing, When I larks head the loop onto the strap, it pinches and holds the straps in place. This did a great job of holding the tarp up while I get it situated.

    I use...
  16. Here are some photos of my...

    Here are some photos of my...
  17. I have recently been experimenting with using a...

    I have recently been experimenting with using a single tree strap to set up my hammock and rain fly.
    my conditions were,
    1. I needed to be able to put up the rain fly first. To keep things dry.
    2....
  18. Hello, Here are my thoughts on a continuous...

    Hello,

    Here are my thoughts on a continuous ridgeline.

    1. I agree that trying to use a prusik on amsteel is not very effective. I have had good results with a prusik using bank line, however I...
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