Looking for a DCF tarp for 2 hammocks

[AVatorL]

I use 32" spreader bar (from Dutch) to hang two 11' hammocks 20190728-DSC_1511.jpg.

The best tarp I have to cover 2 hammocks is 10x10' square tarp. It's not perfect but it covers 2 hammocks in asym diagonal pitch (https://theultimatehang.com/2015/08/...a-square-tarp/).

I'm considering buying a DCF tarp. Will something like HG Palace (with 'Is this tarp for a bridge hammock? = Yes option selected) work well with 2 hammocks under the tarp? Should I get 11' or 12' tarp? I think I would choose 11 for one hammock, but I'm not sure it will work well with 2 hammocks. Any other suggestions? Does anyone have photos / videos of double hammocks under a DCF tarp? Maybe I just need bigger rectangular tarp? Any DIY ideas?

[Dirtbaghiker]

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Hammock Gear 11 ft. DCF winter Palace tarp. Yes for bridge hammock. Works well with my 2 Dutch Chameleons with spreader bar. Just be cautious.. If pitched tight, and 1 person in hammock while other is not, the end of spreader bar will push against the tarp hard. Leave a little slack on the corner tie outs in that end.
It has rained hard and kept both hammocks dry. It also truly is a palace for a single hammock in wicked winter storms!!!

[Dirtbaghiker]

Actually, now that I think about it.. The reason the spreader bars rubbed the sides was because it started to pour at 2 am. My kids were already sleeping in the hammocks, and I deployed the tarp out of the snake skin and pitched it right down. Then, when 1 of them woke and got out of hammock, as you know..the hammocks will angle a bit offset.. so that is why it rubbed the inner side of the tarp so much. Anyway, if you understand what I am blabbering.. I'm just thinking out loud here and throwing you best info I have from personal experience. The tarp is Perfect and it will work for you with no problems at all.

[Dirtbaghiker]

Also, if you wondering about that black/yellow bin there..
We always go lightweight backpacking/camping trips all year.. Once a year we do a car camping trip with family and friends (whom like the amenities of camp grounds).. Those pictures are from that trip, lol. It is Mongaup Pond campground in Catskills NY.

[AVatorL]

Thank you Dirtbaghiker for the answer and photos. Yes, I understand you. I had this problem with my silnylon tarp - damaged a little bit an edge of the tarp by the spreader bar.

I found a solution somewhere (maybe even here on the forums but I think it was on Youtube). Right now I have 8" continuous loop on the hammock end but I can add one more continuous loop (or dog bone) to make sure that the spreader bar is not under the tarp. I didn't try it yet, but I think it should work (just will need to use something as water break on the suspension line under the tarp). The hammocks will be hanging a little bit closer but it shouldn't be a problem (at least with 32" spreader bar and 5 years old girl in the second hammock). Another solution, which I think could prevent tarp damage is using shock cord tarp tensioners on the tarp (on the spreader bar side).