Which one do you hang at first: hammock or tarp?

[Halfed]

I like to hang the hammock first. It's easier to measure the height of the tarp. But when it's raining I have some difficulties hanging the hammock after the tarp, always have to adjust it again.
I would like to hear your thoughts.
Thanks

[ChinoUSMC]

It depends... if I know the weather is good throughout, hammock first. Since I live in Florida where the weather is unpredictable, tarp first. If I have to question the weather or myself, tarp first. If I have to move a body, always a tarp first.


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[dkurfiss]

I prefer hammock first but...weather will dictate which comes first...the chicken or the egg

[SilvrSurfr]

Hammock first, unless it's raining!

[OCDave]

Is it raining? Tarp 1st. Otherwise I might not hang the tarp at all.

If trees are limited and I need to use trees which are possibly too far apart, I hang the tarp in the snake skins simply as a measuring device. If the tarp fits, I can make the hammock work.

[MAD777]

Tarp first... Always!
I learned this at my very first group hang. Fond memories of that 2nd annual Texas hang. Except.... I hung my hammock first, then didn't have room between the trees for my tarp. Off to another set of trees with a lesson in tow. Plus, it's just good practice for rain when it becomes necessary.

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[Nick]

Tarp first if it is raining, otherwise hammock first.

[DBurn]

Always tarp first, for me.


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[TrailSlug]

Always hammock first for me as many times I do not use a tarp.

[pgibson]

I only hang the tarp if it’s raining or rain is a strong possibility or the wind is likely to be an issue. Otherwise it rarely come out of my pack. But I have it always ready to be first up and last thing taken down.