So, I've played around with the hammock tie-outs, I get what they do and want to make sure I'm doing it right.

I had some basic setup questions.

1. What is the general idea on angle? Perpendicular to the hammock? 30 degree angle in line with how you lay? Something else? I know it could be personal, just wondering what's the usual angle?

2. Do I need to pack stakes specific for the tie-outs? Or do I pull them out to the tarp stakes?

I have a shiny new Dutchware Half-Zipped and over the weekend I attached my head-end tie-out to the nearest hex tarp stake, but it was way out there away from the hammock. The shock cord reached fine, just seemed like a long way to go...

Any other tips?