Newbie hammock guy....tarps

[blue indian]

I dont use any hardware on my tarp or tarp lines! I use an adjustable quick release knot on one end of my tarp and a fixed quick release knot on the other end ( I just copied the Warbonnet setup videos). For the 4 corners I just wrap my line around my msr groundhog a couple times and finish it with a half hitch to secure it.

All those hardware pieces are cool and may help with setup time, but I think its good to know how to tie and use knots. Plus knots are free and you cant loose them!

BTW, ever since Ive bought and used my tarp (over 500+ miles; its probably more but Im being conservative) Ive used braided painters line for the guylines. Ive never has an issue with it failing. Its super cheap and easy to find.

[blue indian]

https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/videos/

[saltysack]

Perfect thx..think I’m going to keep it easy and buy the Dutch tarp worm set up and tarp continues ridgeline...seems simple...


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[Martzy13]

If I could, I would definitely recommend a tarp with doors. I had 2qzq from hammock forums add one set of doors to my hex-shaped silnylon tarp right before my thru last year and it was the best gear choice I made. It saved me (and a few others) on more than one occasion, just having one side closed up.

[saltysack]

If I could, I would definitely recommend a tarp with doors. I had 2qzq from hammock forums add one set of doors to my hex-shaped silnylon tarp right before my thru last year and it was the best gear choice I made. It saved me (and a few others) on more than one occasion, just having one side closed up.

Thx...I’m going to get one with doors...appreciate info...


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[TX Aggie]

For pure simplicity and having everything you want, the Dutch continuous ridge line is very straight forward. Then just add 4’ ZingIt to the corner tie-outs.

If you look on Warbonnet’s site, they actually have a good video for various line options.

[gbolt]

Perfect thx..think I’m going to keep it easy and buy the Dutch tarp worm set up and tarp continues ridgeline...seems simple...
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Check out Dutches Hookworm, same concept as the Tarpworm but allows the Tarp to be folded back on itself as a windblock. I am so happy I went with the Hooks.

[gbolt]

For pure simplicity and having everything you want, the Dutch continuous ridge line is very straight forward. Then just add 4’ ZingIt to the corner tie-outs.

If you look on Warbonnet’s site, they actually have a good video for various line options.

Zing It is great but also look at his Reflec-it for the guylines. It’s slightly thinner and looks cool when the headlamp lights it up!

[TX Aggie]

Zing It is great but also look at his Reflec-it for the guylines. It’s slightly thinner and looks cool when the headlamp lights it up!

I always forget about reflect-it. I do need to swap out my ground lines with it.


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[saltysack]

Check out Dutches Hookworm, same concept as the Tarpworm but allows the Tarp to be folded back on itself as a windblock. I am so happy I went with the Hooks.

Perfect! Thx for sharing


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[saltysack]

I always forget about reflect-it. I do need to swap out my ground lines with it.


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Is the reflect-it similar to Lawson’s 2mm glow wire?


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[TX Aggie]

Is the reflect-it similar to Lawson’s 2mm glow wire?


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It’s actually closer to Zing-it and Lash-it. It’s 1.8mm Dynema, where Lawson’s is a blend of dynema and other fabrics. Reflect-it also comes in colors and is fully hollow core so it’s easy to splice.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/reflect-it/


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[saltysack]

It’s actually closer to Zing-it and Lash-it. It’s 1.8mm Dynema, where Lawson’s is a blend of dynema and other fabrics. Reflect-it also comes in colors and is fully hollow core so it’s easy to splice.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/reflect-it/


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Ok...was thinking could use some of the Lawson’s glow and shock cord I have laying around for tarp with tarp hooks save a few bucks....love the glow wire on my duomid.


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[TX Aggie]

Ok...was thinking could use some of the Lawson’s glow and shock cord I have laying around for tarp with tarp hooks save a few bucks....love the glow wire on my duomid.


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You can use it, nothing wrong with the Lawson from what I’ve heard. I’ve personally never used it just because I started with a roll of Zing-It that I basically use for everything.


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[macdiver]

I'll second the trucker hitch.