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    Height of tarp question

    I know it is kinda personal preference but how high above the hammock ridge line do you hang your tarp ridge line. It seems that the tarp should be right above the continuous loops on the hammock for maximum protection. Is there a height above ground at the tree that you normally attach the tarp ridge line. Eye level, six foot? Thanks.

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    Depends on the weather (and how my back is feeling that day). Good weather = high tarp. Lousy weather = low tarp.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Watertooner View Post
    Depends on the weather (and how my back is feeling that day). Good weather = high tarp. Lousy weather = low tarp.
    Same here. I generally just hang it about a foot higher I guess unless it looks like rain or high wind in which case I want to be able to get the sides right down the ground if I need to.

    If you haven’t done it yet, try some snake skins - it’s a game changer for tarps. If the forecast is good, I just string up the tarp on the skin and don’t even deploy it. It’s so nice to sleep with nothing above you at all, but having the ability to pull down a roof and some walls in a few seconds.

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    In my case I pitch tarp ridge about head high because I can’t get out of my hammock and walk away without stumbling if I can’t stand up straight for a bit first. But then not everyone is my age. As has already been said, weather and personal preference should be your guide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tpatter View Post
    Same here. I generally just hang it about a foot higher I guess unless it looks like rain or high wind in which case I want to be able to get the sides right down the ground if I need to.

    If you haven’t done it yet, try some snake skins - it’s a game changer for tarps. If the forecast is good, I just string up the tarp on the skin and don’t even deploy it. It’s so nice to sleep with nothing above you at all, but having the ability to pull down a roof and some walls in a few seconds.
    So with a continuous ridge line the ridge line goes in the skins as well and your tarp is always hooked to the ridge line?


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    Quote Originally Posted by mountaindreamer View Post
    So with a continuous ridge line the ridge line goes in the skins as well and your tarp is always hooked to the ridge line?


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    THIS man has most all the answers and also many questions!

    https://youtu.be/KKW4SqJWgto

    I just have mine above the hammock on its own line, no continuous line for the tarp, I just go from the tarp ridge edge to the tree. Just easier, no larkshead, etc. Add some Loc zips and it can’t get much simpler.

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    THIS man has most all the answers and also many questions!
    Don't trust him...he is always clowning around.

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    I have never understood why some people think they need to be able to stand underneath their tarp. I go under my tarp for two reasons: 1) to get in the hammock; or 2) to sit down on the ground and cook or look in my pack. I don't need to stand at full height for either activity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr View Post
    I have never understood why some people think they need to be able to stand underneath their tarp.
    When I'm backpacking, and it's raining, I often set up my tarp up high as soon as I chose a camp/hang site. That way I can get out of the rain quickly, open my pack out of the rain, hang my hammock, and change into dry sleep clothing. Then I lower it to just above my hammock ridgeline, sit in my hammock, and make dinner.

    But I'm more of a backpacking to make miles, vs a backpacking to make camp kinda guy ...



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    I usually end up with my tarp around shoulder height.
    Seems to work for me!

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