I recently bought a hammock tarp from a very reputable seller. I got what I consider to be some really lightweight reinforcement on the ridgeline and tie-outs, I was surprized by it and don't particularly like it. Seam sealer is used as the adhesive and, of course, seam sealer sticks to itself to some degree even after its cured. I had to unstick a bunch of places when I was unpacking the tarp to look at it.
This was an on-sale deal and the regular priced tarps have heavier stitched reinforcements. The workmanship is excellent and the tie-outs are well done for what they are. Maybe its a reasonable comprimise for cost and weight since the material for the tarp is lightweight sil-poly.
What are your thoughts about the durability of that sort of tie-out detail?
I'm considering sending it back since it hasn't been used. Although, if this is the new standard I guess I can learn to like it. I haven't bought a new tarp in about 5 years so I'm not sure about it.
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