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    advice on buying a tarp

    hi, im a beginner to the hammock world and I need some advice on what kind of tarp will be best for a relatively low cost

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    Are you looking for something lightweight to backpack with? Or are you just car/base camping? Do you want something with a lot of coverage for heavy rain storms, something minimal for a light shower, or something in between?

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    i'm looking for a lightweight with a medium amount of coverage

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    I just got the Hennessy hex fly, it's not the lightest but has good coverage with a decent price point.

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    did you get the 70d polyester or the 30d silnylon

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    Not many people buy the 30D silnylon HH tarp. Better silnylon tarps available.
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    A silnylon hex tarp sounds like what you want. I know Warbonnet's Mambajamba is good, but only from my friends experience. I cloned that tarps dimensions for a diy project and I like it.

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    that looks great. what about just a 8x10 silnylon from Etowah outfitters? any thoughts?

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    I just got a wb mamajamba and love it. light, big and packs small. it has a little brother the edge. check them out see what you think.

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    How long is your hammock? Unless you hang it on the diagonal, an 8x10 tarp may not have a lot of ridgeline coverage.

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