I've noticed that a lot of people use this type of set up. In my eyes it is just more complicated and offers less protection....so why do people use if over the standard A-frame? Is there certain advantages to using this one?
Why use this?
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Is that an "Emo" tarp? 
I think I saw somewhere that its supposed to be more sheltered as it follows the sag of the hammock
I think I saw somewhere that its supposed to be more sheltered as it follows the sag of the hammock
I don't know, I just got a picture off google. And oh right, but wouldn't you be more open to the wind?
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
It's all about Pythagorus and his Theorum!
Setting up on the diagonal gives greater length, which is handy if you are in a hammock and have a standard MOD basha for example!
TBH I have only done this once or twice as I have a huge tarp for Meets and a 3 x 3m for carrying - both give enough coverage for hammocking.
Simon
Setting up on the diagonal gives greater length, which is handy if you are in a hammock and have a standard MOD basha for example!
TBH I have only done this once or twice as I have a huge tarp for Meets and a 3 x 3m for carrying - both give enough coverage for hammocking.
Simon
One advantage I can think of is that using a square tarp on the diagonal gives a bit more protection to the hammock underneath as the length of the ridgeline is increased. I agree though that when the rains coming down sideways it's better to to use a conventional setup.
Having never done this............is this easier/quicker/simpler to rig?
and........does it offer any advantage if used for shade rather than rain protection?
Smoggy.
and........does it offer any advantage if used for shade rather than rain protection?
Smoggy.
now i know nothing about hammocks but im sure that isnt the best place to rig one, imagen falling out in your sleep into a river lol
lol
Side rain being the main disadvantage here.
When in the woods (most of the time), I personally prefer this diagonal setup. Only two point to guy out. Surface area covered (on the ground) is the same, just different angle.
I most of the time prefer not too windy spots. If Wind & Rain I'll take a 3x3 tarp, otherwise my JRB 8ftx8ft will suffice.
So having protection from sun, wind and rain covered, simplicity and speed makes the diagonal my prefered setup....
Grtz Johan
When in the woods (most of the time), I personally prefer this diagonal setup. Only two point to guy out. Surface area covered (on the ground) is the same, just different angle.
I most of the time prefer not too windy spots. If Wind & Rain I'll take a 3x3 tarp, otherwise my JRB 8ftx8ft will suffice.
So having protection from sun, wind and rain covered, simplicity and speed makes the diagonal my prefered setup....
Grtz Johan
I recently used a hex fly for my Hennessey hammock and it's far superior to the original. One problem I had with the original was getting any decent tension with just one tie out per side and the catenary(?) curve of the tarp. The original tarp didn't give enough spare cover for me. I guess it was designed like that to save on material and weight. I'd prefer more cover for the weight sacrifice.
I'm with Simon on this one. My DD 3x3m tarp is HUGE! and light enough to carry about. At this size I wouldnt need to pitch it this way.
I spose like with any tarp there are a million ways to set it up and one set up will never fit all solutions.
There must be a reason!!!!
now i know nothing about hammocks but im sure that isnt the best place to rig one, imagen falling out in your sleep into a river
i spent my first night in my hennessay in a spot just like that! i spent a couple of hours freaking out when the lines creaked.
There isn't normally much risk of falling out, i've never fallen out mine yet. I think it would be pretty cool being in a spot like that, if you could get to sleep with the sound of the river/stream below you. But im a heavy sleeper so makes no difference to me
now i know nothing about hammocks but im sure that isnt the best place to rig one, imagen falling out in your sleep into a river
I've seen a lot worse Pete
http://extremehammock.com/
My wife and I shared a hammock once.
She said to me, "If this thing rolls over will we fall out?"
I replied......"No Honey. I'd still love you".........rofl
She said to me, "If this thing rolls over will we fall out?"
I replied......"No Honey. I'd still love you".........rofl
ok.. having a kip over a traintrack, that would make a great edition to the darwin awards! lmao
there was a documentry on tv a while ago called 'climbing the giants' this guy joined a team of arborists and climbed an 80 meter eucaliptus tree and spent the night up there in a hamock (he had a harness on)
now thats something i wana do!
pete
ok.. having a kip over a traintrack, that would make a great edition to the darwin awards! lmao
there was a documentry on tv a while ago called 'climbing the giants' this guy joined a team of arborists and climbed an 80 meter eucaliptus tree and spent the night up there in a hamock (he had a harness on)
now thats something i wana do!
pete
It's those dudes in the portaledges hanging off vertical rock faces what get me, no thank you
