Has anyone ever used the rainfly from a tent for their hammock? I can get one large enough to where it can be modified slightly for hanging.
Has anyone ever used the rainfly from a tent for their hammock? I can get one large enough to where it can be modified slightly for hanging.
They usually are just not long enough for good end to end coverage. But why not try....may take bit to get the right pitch but could work. a lot of folks just go with a cheap blue 8x10 or 10x12 tarp from a home store to start. Heavier but works.
Have fun.
Shug
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I found on Coleman's website replacement flies for their cabin tents. Fly for a 17'x9' tent for $25. I'm seriously considering it.
theres also a low teir tarp that seems to be always sold out. heres a link:
http://www.manventureoutpost.com/pro...22,-Green.html
this store actually has 11 in stock for the price of 35$ cut fom 58 original. check it out hope its what ya want.
Rah!
edit: other color scheme is coyote brown.
I'm a Hammocker stuck in a tenter's body.....
Been there, done that. In my opinion, trying to use a tent tarp is a waste of time because they are designed specifically to go over a tent. They are hard, if not impossible, to get taut, and when it rains, you'll get valleys where water will collect. I tried several tent tarps before I gave up. I finally picked up a Grand Trunk Funky Forest Tarp for $29.95 that has kept me dry this year. Nothing worse than waking up wet.
How about a tent footprint? I have used the one from my Northface Trailhead 6 and it actually works pretty well. It is just about 11 x 9...not super light but it works.
You can often find footprints on sale pretty cheap.
I am currenly using the rain fly from an old 6 man tent. I took the fly and cut it in half and attached some straps for ridge line and corner tie-outs. The only problem is the tent fly is cut in a concave shape that created bunching at the top but even after a couple frog stranglers it seemed to hold up pretty good.
I agree, give a tent foot print a try. Often times you can find ones on clearance at various sites. I found a footprint for 10$? at REI this summer to make some snakeskins from. I was able to get four sets out of it. Looking back, I could have kept it as an extra tarp. Just make sure you pay attention to the size and shape. They're easy to modify.
Sunny
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