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    Exclamation Tarp recommendation for Eno double

    Hey guys. I am new to hammocks. I have a Eno double and I plan to hike the Appalachian trail very soon. Can you please tell me what tarp would be ideal to keep me dry and not weigh much? Thanks in advance for the advice.

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    Section hikes, or a thru hike? I'm a section hiker, so weight isn't my main concern. I would pack differently for a thru hike.

    You'll get different answers depending on your intended goal. Since I don't know what that is, I'll wait before giving specific recommendations.
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    I am definitely going to hike a full month and plan on getting in some good miles. Then I'll have to return home for some obligations for 1-2 weeks. Morale/willingness to continue the trail and health will dictate whether I return to finish the trail.

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    Hennessy Hex 10x12 works great for mine in the backyard. Had it up through 3 days of rain and my hammock stayed bone dry.

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    I've been using the Eno profly, I'd go for something from one of the vendors here on the hammock forums, definitely seems like you get more for your money than what you'd be getting from eno.

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    Since you're looking to put down serious miles, weight will be a consideration. A lot of folks like cuben fiber. It's very light, very waterproof, and very expensive. It doesn't stretch like nylon, so no self tensioning guy lines are needed (some people don't use them anyway). Not quite as durable as nylon though.

    Silnylon is probably the best compromise, to have a good tarp at a reasonable price. A hex tarp will give you more coverage on the sides than a square or rectangular shaped tarp pitched in a diamond configuration. A "winter" tarp with doors offers even more.

    I always use a silnylon tarp with doors, but that's just my preference. It really comes down to that, coverage, and price.

    Since your hammock isn't that long, most tarps will offer plenty of coverage end to end. You just have to decide how much coverage you want on the sides, and how much headroom.

    An UQ protector is handy if you don't have doors. Also, site selection plays a very large role as well.
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    My suggestion would be the Widernesslogics Tadpole or the Warbonnet Edge. They are both similar in price, weight and size and offer plenty of coverage for the ENO DN.

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    I have WB Edge. It's featherweight. Easy pitch. Very nice quality. I'll even part with it for a price
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    I have two WL tarps and love them (Wild River & Big Daddy). I'll cast a vote for the WL Tadpole. There was one on the For Sale Forum, but it got snatched up pretty quick. Marty also has a new "big brother" to the Tadpole called the Bullfrog that's on sale right now.
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