pixpusher
03-24-2006, 15:53
I have a HH Explorer Ultralight, also just purchased the larger HEX sil-nylon tarp. I'm wondering if the HEX tarp offers more tie-outs besides the 2 on the ridgeline, and the 2 on the sides (like the stock tarp)? Wouldn't it have a total of 6 (including the ridgeline) since it's hex-shaped? I want to keep the tarp pitched as tightly as possible, does this mean I need to have 4 tarp tensioners on the sides? Or will just 2 do somehow?
Do the tarp tensioners get attached to the ridgeline? Or the sides? Or both? Is there some place I could go on the web to read-up on how to use the tarp-tensioners?
When I go to set these up, would they get stretched out to the max -- then staked into the ground? Or would that defeat the purpose somehow?
I see that I can purchase these from Jacks-R-Better, although since I already have a sling-shot and some old surgical tubing from a PUR hiker, I'm wondering if I could just make my own? I think I've seen some info on this someplace around here... I just haven't been able to find it again... Anybody have some DIY instructions bookmarked?
Will the ridgeline tarp attachments (shock-cords w/prusik knots) serve as drip-strings by themselves? Or would cotton shoe-laces work better? I'm curious if the shock-cord would work as well since it probably wouldn't absorb any water? I figured plain-old cotton shoe-laces would work better? Would I even need to worry about drip-strings since I have the larger HEX tarp coming? Wouldn't the new HEX tarp offer more-than-enuff coverage? Making those drip-strings a non-issue?
From what I've read here on WhiteBlaze, some people like the foot end of the hammock higher than the head portion... I have also heard some people can get their setup completely level -- and laying side-ways (Brazillian?) isn't an issue for them (honestly I haven't figured out how to lay side-ways and completely LEVEL.) I have also heard of some people attaching line-levels to their ridge-line, and/or marking the ropes coming out of either end of the hammock (I guess to assist in getting things level countinously?) Are both of these something I should consider? Does Home Depot sell the line-levels? Is there a certain one to look for? If/when marking the ropes, would bright nail-polish work? I think I read about someone using paper white-out? Wouldn't that come off easily? Any ideas here?
I have a mini photon LED light with a switch attached to the inner ridge-line cordage... Would this also be a good place to hang my mini J-Win AM/FM radio? Normally I've used beer/soda cans/tin-foil to improve the reception, but now I'm thinking I might be able to crack open my radio, de-solder the antenna, then attach a long copper braided wire... I could suspend the radio from the ridge-line, then wrap the wire around it too? I dunno, just some thoughts... I like to fall-asleep to soothing classical or jazz/blues music... I keep the volume low while _stealth_ camping...
Another item I purchased is the SuperShelter system w/OverCover. I bought it thinking I could stuff my WM Meltdown jacket underneath me to stay warmer vs. buying an underquilt... Has anyone out there tried something like this?
Okay... I better lay-off the questions now.
Thanks for reading.
Do the tarp tensioners get attached to the ridgeline? Or the sides? Or both? Is there some place I could go on the web to read-up on how to use the tarp-tensioners?
When I go to set these up, would they get stretched out to the max -- then staked into the ground? Or would that defeat the purpose somehow?
I see that I can purchase these from Jacks-R-Better, although since I already have a sling-shot and some old surgical tubing from a PUR hiker, I'm wondering if I could just make my own? I think I've seen some info on this someplace around here... I just haven't been able to find it again... Anybody have some DIY instructions bookmarked?
Will the ridgeline tarp attachments (shock-cords w/prusik knots) serve as drip-strings by themselves? Or would cotton shoe-laces work better? I'm curious if the shock-cord would work as well since it probably wouldn't absorb any water? I figured plain-old cotton shoe-laces would work better? Would I even need to worry about drip-strings since I have the larger HEX tarp coming? Wouldn't the new HEX tarp offer more-than-enuff coverage? Making those drip-strings a non-issue?
From what I've read here on WhiteBlaze, some people like the foot end of the hammock higher than the head portion... I have also heard some people can get their setup completely level -- and laying side-ways (Brazillian?) isn't an issue for them (honestly I haven't figured out how to lay side-ways and completely LEVEL.) I have also heard of some people attaching line-levels to their ridge-line, and/or marking the ropes coming out of either end of the hammock (I guess to assist in getting things level countinously?) Are both of these something I should consider? Does Home Depot sell the line-levels? Is there a certain one to look for? If/when marking the ropes, would bright nail-polish work? I think I read about someone using paper white-out? Wouldn't that come off easily? Any ideas here?
I have a mini photon LED light with a switch attached to the inner ridge-line cordage... Would this also be a good place to hang my mini J-Win AM/FM radio? Normally I've used beer/soda cans/tin-foil to improve the reception, but now I'm thinking I might be able to crack open my radio, de-solder the antenna, then attach a long copper braided wire... I could suspend the radio from the ridge-line, then wrap the wire around it too? I dunno, just some thoughts... I like to fall-asleep to soothing classical or jazz/blues music... I keep the volume low while _stealth_ camping...
Another item I purchased is the SuperShelter system w/OverCover. I bought it thinking I could stuff my WM Meltdown jacket underneath me to stay warmer vs. buying an underquilt... Has anyone out there tried something like this?
Okay... I better lay-off the questions now.
Thanks for reading.