I generally use a CRL with prussiks clipped to the tarp for that reason, but I do use Loop Aliens with the CRL. I do one at the end of one end of the CRL, which is essentially the fixed end and which I generally use as the head end, and then use the loop alien larks-headed well from the end of the line as a tensioner on the other (foot) end.
If I *were* to go with lines tied directly to the tarp, I’d first get a good sense of exactly how much the head end of the tarp should overlap the hammock, and then use the line-end loop alien to fix that end at that distance. Then, if I’ve remembered my overlap distance right, once I’ve tensioned the foot end of the tarp, the overlap should be fine.
Depending on the relative sizes of hammock and tarp, you can probably key the overlap to a fixed length on your hand or arm, like your hand width, a full finger spread, fingertip to watch, or some other memorable span that you always carry with you.
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