Hey all! I am wondering if anyone here has experience hanging two gathered-end hammocks side-by-side with a spreader bar? I am considering trying this with my young son. It will be easier setting up only one tarp for both of us, and I think he would prefer hanging close to me.

Considerations: 1) My hammock is 12-feet long, and my son's is only about 9.5-feet long. It seems like this shouldn't be a problem as along as the head ends are in line. 2) I have a 112-inch wide rain tarp, so I think we will have plenty of coverage. 3) I am planning on trying Dutch Beetle Buckles with a 32-inch 0.582 spreader bar, but have not purchased either of these yet.

Any thoughts and advice from someone who has experience tandem hanging would be greatly appreciated!