Been playing around again (but don't tell the wife!!!) - based on the last effort:
but with the addition of a 3 x 3 tarp to close off one end:
The idea was to have the big tarp ridge angle at a right angle so that the 3 x 3 tarp would completely fill the triangular open end - but because the ridge line wasn't taut enough it lowered and so wasn't a right angle at the ridge. I am hoping it will work ok when strung between two trees.
Even as it is, there is plenty of head room when sitting in a chair, and adequate protection from squally weather.
The 3 x 3 tarp is held in place by a prussik loop
and Clingons
I see this as a possible/likely night time/bad weather set up. But it gives plenty of view out of the open end (imagine the hedge wasn't there)
During the day, in good/not horrible weather, the 3 x 3 tarp would be set up as a working/seating/day-dreaming area. For example as follows but could be independently set up nearby
I will be testing this out for real next time I am in a wood - but that won't be for a few weeks (as I am off to Italy to practice my Italiano- hooray!!!)
I am hoping I am about there as regards a set up that will best suit me. Main problem I foresee is condensation - the first time I set it up - with the bed left in it overnight (see earlier postings) the bed was damp from dripping condensation. As I use a bivvy bag on the camp bed this is not a major issue - but may be an irritation if it drips on my face in the night and wakes me up. Anybody got any solutions???
Incidentally... when I want to sit out the back and it is raining I use a 3 x 3 tarp set up like this
the wind tends to blow towards the house and I find the V shape helpful in deflecting the wind and keeping the rain off
but with the addition of a 3 x 3 tarp to close off one end:
The idea was to have the big tarp ridge angle at a right angle so that the 3 x 3 tarp would completely fill the triangular open end - but because the ridge line wasn't taut enough it lowered and so wasn't a right angle at the ridge. I am hoping it will work ok when strung between two trees.
Even as it is, there is plenty of head room when sitting in a chair, and adequate protection from squally weather.
The 3 x 3 tarp is held in place by a prussik loop
and Clingons
I see this as a possible/likely night time/bad weather set up. But it gives plenty of view out of the open end (imagine the hedge wasn't there)
During the day, in good/not horrible weather, the 3 x 3 tarp would be set up as a working/seating/day-dreaming area. For example as follows but could be independently set up nearby
I will be testing this out for real next time I am in a wood - but that won't be for a few weeks (as I am off to Italy to practice my Italiano- hooray!!!)
I am hoping I am about there as regards a set up that will best suit me. Main problem I foresee is condensation - the first time I set it up - with the bed left in it overnight (see earlier postings) the bed was damp from dripping condensation. As I use a bivvy bag on the camp bed this is not a major issue - but may be an irritation if it drips on my face in the night and wakes me up. Anybody got any solutions???
Incidentally... when I want to sit out the back and it is raining I use a 3 x 3 tarp set up like this
the wind tends to blow towards the house and I find the V shape helpful in deflecting the wind and keeping the rain off