Hello!
I have a few beginner questions about tarps. I just got a new hammock after selling my first hammock which came with a tarp, so now I need to buy a new tarp.
Where I live and do most of my hammock camping it can get super windy. Can I get good UQ protection from blowing rain with a tarp without doors? I've seen the door kinds with doors, which look awesome, but most of my camping is along a multi-day backpack trail so weight and pack-ability is a concern for me. Generally, how far below the hammock does the tarp need to extend to give good protection from blowing rain (got curious after looking at this photo)?
Do tarps and hammocks of different manufacturers mix and match well in terms of setting it up? Like, do all tarps connect to any hammock's ridgeline? Or are there some with proprietary hardware pieces?
Lastly, any suggestions for a moderately light but not super expensive tarp? I know that ultralight generally carries a premium. Around or under $150 is idea, unless there's something amazing for a few bucks more.
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