Blackbird and Tarp Size

[Ewker]

The Speer Winter Tarp (which is really an all season tarp IMO) works quite well with the Blackbird.

[cavediver2]

BB & the superfly are like CROWN AND 7 OR BEAM AND COKE OR BACON AND EGGS. they just fit one and other.

[ringtail-THFKAfood]

I've used em all!

Well, I haven't used a poncho. That's mostly because I like to stay dry. The BB is bigger than most hammocks, so the minimalist approach is difficult.

Ridgeline length:

MacCat Deluxe = 130"

JRB 8X8 = 123"

GoLite poncho = 119" -- one inch shorter than the MacCat Micro.

I own and use all three. I can make a good case that the poncho over an asymmetric hammock with a DriDucks jacket used as a sock on one end is more storm worthy than even the MacCat Deluxe. Match your tool to the job -- match your gear to the trip.

My BB ridgeline is an inch shorter than my Hennessy Expedition. I have never measured the width.

[Cannibal]

OK, you got me there. That multi-use gear reaches up and strikes again. But, I did say it was 'difficult' not impossible.

You have to admit that there is a lot more precision work involved with that type of set-up. It leaves little room for error and requires more time spent 'testing' to get it right and storm-proof. You also loose a piece your VB clothing in the process. Not that I commonly use rain gear in the hammock, but there was one time I was very happy to have my Frogg Toggs on my body; helped with a rough night. Still, good point for the gram counters out there.

Interested in meeting at a Trailhead and giving me a demo of that set-up?

[ringtail-THFKAfood]

Interested in meeting at a Trailhead and giving me a demo of that set-up?

Only if you will bring your kit for a demo. Bring your camera.

[Cannibal]

Done deal!

I've got a meetup "Show & Tell" scheduled for Saturday at the Cub Creek Trailhead if you're not doing anything. You can show off all your veteran hammock skills to the young'uns. We'll be doing a little camp for some Smores eatin about a tenth of a mile up the trail that night.

[ringtail-THFKAfood]

I am in. Spend the night or adjourn to the Little Bear?http://www.littlebearsaloon.com/index.html

[Cannibal]

I am in. Spend the night or adjourn to the Little Bear?http://www.littlebearsaloon.com/index.html

Cool! I'll get the details to you. I wanna see this poncho/dri-ducks rig.

[sbdrbyman_212]

Thank to everyone that responded. I started making my own out of ripstop nylon from wal-mart and will try to waterproof it in the next few weeks. It looks like it will come out to about 12'x10'.

[dbriggs9]

Do you just email OES about the spinnaker versions?