where do i sign up for bushmoot august 2018?

[boubindica]

It's the small things which go to help making it enjoyable.

A lot of folks take an extra tarp as well so they can have their sleeping area as well as an admin/kitchen sitting area

run out of £s for now, but will bear that in mind... my DD tarp is a really big one so i might not need one just yet... i do have other tarps but they're way too heavy what with all my other gear... probably best i do try my set up in a local park before the Moot... get an idea of the space i'll have...

 

[R.Lewis]

If you wnat any Hammock setup tips (have tried most rigging setups!) you are welcome to visit us in 'Tarptopia' deep in the woods. We have more tarps and hammocks per person then any, so easy to spot! I would strongly recommend soem simple light spare footwear (even crocs would do) as if/when you soak them boots out (it has happened to many before!) they will take an age to dry out.

What size is your DD tarp?

 

[boubindica]

Where are you? is Cambs Cambridge? or you mean when we all at the Bushmoot in August? Tips are always good thanks...

mine is 4.5 x 3m

and thanks for the shoe tip... i got some comfy open sandals i'll be taking with me now... i was ummming and arrrrhring whether to take them... sorted... cheers

 

[R.Lewis]

Yeah in cambs, But yeah I kinda did mean the Moot. But I am sure we could always arrange something before if you wish.

Boots wise for the last 4 yrs (except last moot as I have changed to VivoBarefoot shoes) I only used a pair of Clarkes desert boots (leather, not suede). They get a bit wet, but dry so fast as they are unlined. With the right socks I never had the wet foot feeling! This year I will be using swim-run trainers (fast draining, quick dry) mostly, probably..

The 4.5 x3 is a pretty large tarp, but you could be prone to driving rain entering if a storm comes down (which has the last couple of years!) and if you pitch with a porch, you will need to very careful to avoid pooling. We have had a lot of experience with pooling!!! For harsh weather hammocking the 4x4 is far better as it protects the ends of the hammock much better, its what I use and never an issue. You can always improvise some cover at the ends with clever use of bin bags if it gets really bad! We have a few times.... Our tarp set-up is somewhat, umm, unconventional.... LOL.

 

[boubindica]

Yeah in cambs, But yeah I kinda did mean the Moot. But I am sure we could always arrange something before if you wish.

Boots wise for the last 4 yrs (except last moot as I have changed to VivoBarefoot shoes) I only used a pair of Clarkes desert boots (leather, not suede). They get a bit wet, but dry so fast as they are unlined. With the right socks I never had the wet foot feeling! This year I will be using swim-run trainers (fast draining, quick dry) mostly, probably..

The 4.5 x3 is a pretty large tarp, but you could be prone to driving rain entering if a storm comes down (which has the last couple of years!) and if you pitch with a porch, you will need to very careful to avoid pooling. We have had a lot of experience with pooling!!! For harsh weather hammocking the 4x4 is far better as it protects the ends of the hammock much better, its what I use and never an issue. You can always improvise some cover at the ends with clever use of bin bags if it gets really bad! We have a few times.... Our tarp set-up is somewhat, umm, unconventional.... LOL.

most definitely pay you guys a visit at the Moot in August... I thought getting the big tarp would be best for anticipated driving rain... doubt I can afford a 4x4 tarp for a bit... ill look at some set ups for the big one before I come...

 

[C_Claycomb]

I think the remark about the tarp was assuming you would be running the 3m length along the ridge of the hammock. 3m tends to be a bit short in that direction, and 4m out to the sides is HUGE. Going the other way will be fine, with the 4m along the ridge. Its a little longer than the optimum for hammocks (3.3 to 3.6m is very popular range), but if you can get the trees right it will be fine.
The problem is that as the trees get further apart for the tarp to fit between, the hammock tie offs have to move up the trunks.

 

[boubindica]

I think the remark about the tarp was assuming you would be running the 3m length along the ridge of the hammock. 3m tends to be a bit short in that direction, and 4m out to the sides is HUGE. Going the other way will be fine, with the 4m along the ridge. Its a little longer than the optimum for hammocks (3.3 to 3.6m is very popular range), but if you can get the trees right it will be fine.
The problem is that as the trees get further apart for the tarp to fit between, the hammock tie offs have to move up the trunks.

Well there's one thing for certain... I'll soon learn

Is a 4x4 an ok size then, or is that too big, given the measurements you suggested as optimum (3.3 to 3.6m?)

 

[Hammock_man]

I have a 3x3 and love it. I have a 4x4 tarp and really love the extra space it offers. One time I did have the ridge line end and tarp end right up at the tree but still loved the extra space.

 

[boubindica]

I have a 3x3 and love it. I have a 4x4 tarp and really love the extra space it offers. One time I did have the ridge line end and tarp end right up at the tree but still loved the extra space.

do you know a good way to set up a 4.5 x 3m for hammock camping? on reflection, maybe I should have got a 4x4 :/

 

[Hammock_man]

Kim has a 4.5 by 3 . Her way is to set it with a ridge line of 3m . She then has a 3m side and a 1.5 meter side. The 3m side is taken very low to the ground and acts as a very good wind break. Her stuff is then stored on this side of the ridge line leaving the other free. The numbers may not be exact but I hope you get the idea.

 

[R.Lewis]

At the moot my 4x4 is butted right up to the (very large pine) trees, no problems at all. I do prefer the 4x4 when I am not using my Warbonnet tarp...

I have pitched the 4.5 x3 many times with a solo hammock. You can go floor to floor if you put ridge down the centre which is good in bad weather. Or move ridge line off centre and get a decent sized porch with a couple of poles. You'll be fine.

 

[boubindica]

thanks for the suggestions , i'll stick with my XL tarp for now, funds being low...

 

[Mesquite]

Another thing that's good to have is a small tarp you can lay on the floor so you've somewhere dry and clean to stand on when you need to get in and out of your hammock.

You can pick up something suitable from your local £1 shop.

 

[boubindica]

Another thing that's good to have is a small tarp you can lay on the floor so you've somewhere dry and clean to stand on when you need to get in and out of your hammock.

You can pick up something suitable from your local £1 shop.

i have a small blue plastic/nylon £1 tarp i'll bring along in that case... thanks

 

[R.Lewis]

i have a small blue plastic/nylon £1 tarp i'll bring along in that case... thanks

Good point. We use cheap rubber mats now. Stay in place and easier!

 

[boubindica]

Good point. We use cheap rubber mats now. Stay in place and easier!

I'll peg it down through the eyelets... rubber's going to be too heavy an addition. I got to carry everything :/