Noob Question about Tarp

[PreciousPixie]

Okay, here's my question for all you experienced hangers. I have a 10 x 10 Etowah tarp that I just love but I have been wanting doors for the winter. Is it possible to configure this one with doors? I have a 9.5 foot half wit Hex 1 from Dutch and a ridge line on it at 94.6 inches. Will this allow me enough room for staking with doors for cold nights and storms? I would like to use this tarp because it is really easy to find trees for hanging and I don't want to spend anything if I don't have too. I want to be protected from a sudden storm though. We have a lot of those in the South in the evenings. What are your thoughts?

[gunner76]

Check 2QZQ as they do tarp mods and have non sew on tarp doors. With what it will cost to get doors you almost almost better off to buy a new tarp with doors.

[bkrgi]

http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/tarpaccessories.html
Or make your own .....
Pinching the tarp down on its own into doors just seems way to confining....Grizz beaks keeps the space

Or get/make a nylon sock to keep the chance of sideways rain/wind off the Hammock

[PreciousPixie]

I kinda like the grizz beak. Then you can use them or not. Pretty neat product!

[PreciousPixie]

http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/tarpaccessories.html
Or make your own .....
Pinching the tarp down on its own into doors just seems way to confining....Grizz beaks keeps the space

Or get/make a nylon sock to keep the chance of sideways rain/wind off the Hammock

The nylon sock isn't an option, wouldn't help my dog. I think that I am going to order one set and try they out. I like the vestibule that you can make with it. 45 is a lot cheaper then 140.

[CamoDeafie82]

if you feel the hammock RL is short enough to be under the 10 ft ridge line of the tarp in A-frame mode, then maybe you could simply stake the middle of the sides down as in a diamond shape, then bring the ends closer to each other in large doors?

[PreciousPixie]

if you feel the hammock RL is short enough to be under the 10 ft ridge line of the tarp in A-frame mode, then maybe you could simply stake the middle of the sides down as in a diamond shape, then bring the ends closer to each other in large doors?

I think that I am going to try that and see what it looks like. Thanks! I am going out Tuesday for a few days and I bought some little clips to put on the ends of my tarp. The pulls aren't centered for a configuration diamond style. I'll just throw those in my pack for fun in the woods.