First time hammock, need tarp suggestions

[Gt5228]

I'm planning on buying a complete hammock setup very soon. Let me start with some background so you might know my needs. I'm a hiker, that said lightweight is key. I'm not afraid to Cary a few extra oz if it makes me happier, but it NEEDS to be well justified.

Here's my gear picks so far(they can be changed though):

Dutch chameleon asym with double woopie(for future use) and 4ft treehuggers.

Loco Libra Operator series ghost pepper 20* 3/4(50in) and habanero 20* UQ

Two tarp flyz used on both ends of tarp Ridgeline with HG tarp sleeve.

What's missing is the tarp. For this im stumped. I only want to spend around $100 and I would like to keep it simple here. I'm only planning on doing 3 season camping but I live in a cold state and do go alot in shoulder seasons. Also, I'm not sure about side pullouts. Are they really nessesary? What's the benefit of hex vs rectangle, etc... What are your thoughts on the WB mammajamma? What about mammajamma doors? Any suggestions to me about tarps or other gear pics for my needs?

Thanks all! This forum has been VERY helpful to me. This was especially true in my last thread about underquilts.

[Jd1983]

Hammock Gear has 20% off their tarps right now. https://hammockgear.com/new-website-sil-poly/

[FLTurtle]

Side pullouts give you more room under the tarp, especially if you pitch it low. Instead of a MJ w/add on doors go with the Superfly. Cheaper, and weighs less, but will be tough to keep it near $100 unless you wait for the next 20% off sale.

[LearnedHat]

What is the maximum diameter of a tree that you can use 4' straps on?

[calebstubstad]

What is the maximum diameter of a tree that you can use 4' straps on?

48" circumference = 15.27" Diameter for a perfect circle. I wouldn't go any more than 10-12 inches to have some extra strap to connect to. An extra 2 feet of strap on each end won't add too much weight but gets you up to 22.91" diameter, almost an extra foot of tree to work with. I run 6' straps and in the MN northwoods can still struggle to find trees small enough to hang on

[Gt5228]

Side pullouts give you more room under the tarp, especially if you pitch it low. Instead of a MJ w/add on doors go with the Superfly. Cheaper, and weighs less, but will be tough to keep it near $100 unless you wait for the next 20% off sale.

Minifly or Superfly?

[Gt5228]

48" circumference = 15.27" Diameter for a perfect circle. I wouldn't go any more than 10-12 inches to have some extra strap to connect to. An extra 2 feet of strap on each end won't add too much weight but gets you up to 22.91" diameter, almost an extra foot of tree to work with. I run 6' straps and in the MN northwoods can still struggle to find trees small enough to hang on

Would it be wise to go with 5' straps instead?

[Floridahanger]

What is the maximum diameter of a tree that you can use 4' straps on?

That's a question better asked on it's own thread so you don't accidently hijack someone else's thread. Throw it out there and see all the wonderful responses.

[Floridahanger]

At HangCon 2020 this year, there was a new vendor, Ridge Outdoor Gear, that has a complete set up with removeable net hammock, suspension, tarp and porch mode poles. The HangCon only sale price was $95 for the whole shebang.

The tarp is really neat but a bit weighty at around 32 ounces. It's a long rectangle so can close like doors and has a window on one side.

[LearnedHat]

I was asking the OP about the setup that he itemized. I know the answer now - don't rely on a 4 ft strap unless you want to be relegated to 12" diameter trees.