Tensa Outdoor and the commercial packable tensahedron stand

[derekw]

I am getting ready to head out for a week of travel with my Tensa 4. What I am wondering, when you use the tarp extenders, what is the possibility of rain leaking from the tarp and down to the hammock. I have a SLD 13'. I have not tested my setup in the rain. The week I will be traveling looks like rain almost every night. Just curious what other experiences anyone may have. Thanks

[ChinoUSMC]

I am getting ready to head out for a week of travel with my Tensa 4. What I am wondering, when you use the tarp extenders, what is the possibility of rain leaking from the tarp and down to the hammock. I have a SLD 13'. I have not tested my setup in the rain. The week I will be traveling looks like rain almost every night. Just curious what other experiences anyone may have. Thanks

I have the 12’ UGQ WD and it rained... no leaks. I’ve also tested it in porch mode with the blast doors open, no issues with leaks.


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[Crazytown3]

I've tested mine with my DIY 12' winter tarp. No leaks in rain (sometimes heavy) and snow.

[derekw]

Thanks, I just didn't want to be on the road and find rain leaks down a pole and soaks the hammock. testing at home I don't see where rain could come in but just checking for opinions. Thanks a lot

[ChinoUSMC]

Thanks, I just didn't want to be on the road and find rain leaks down a pole and soaks the hammock. testing at home I don't see where rain could come in but just checking for opinions. Thanks a lot

If it did leak down the pole, it would be the tarp pole extender, not the Tensa pole itself. ETA: if the setup is solid, no rain should ever enter inside. The tarp covers over all of the poles.




I have mine setup a little high (pictured below). It can be adjusted for a lower profile.

I can easily readjust it (lower the profile) for heavier rain storms, if need be. Even with moderate rain, my whole setup was bone dry.




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[derekw]

Sounds good, thank you.

[derekw]

Also, in your picture, I see you have your hammock set with less angle. I see a lot of pictures that way. I think I need to try that for a night and see the difference.

[ChinoUSMC]

Also, in your picture, I see you have your hammock set with less angle. I see a lot of pictures that way. I think I need to try that for a night and see the difference.

I used Dutch’s spiderweb and the mantis for both sides. If I didn’t like the high angle, I add more webbing (longer) for a lower profile.

Like the ol’ mighty Shug said in one of his videos, “It takes a little bit of tweaking, it takes a little bit of tweaking, but once it’s set, it’s set.” (Paraphrasing)


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[Latherdome]

I used Dutch’s spiderweb and the mantis for both sides. If I didn’t like the high angle, I add more webbing (longer) for a lower profile.

Like the ol’ mighty Shug said in one of his videos, “It takes a little bit of tweaking, it takes a little bit of tweaking, but once it’s set, it’s set.” (Paraphrasing)


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Quoted him in the manual: “There’s gonna be a little bit of tweaking, but once it’s set, it’s set.”


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[DocTheo]

Mine is arriving tomorrow! Gonna play with setting it up in the backyard a couple of times and then take it with me to MAHHA for its first run. I’m excited!


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