I guess I'm in the minority, but I do not use a CRL on my Tadpole. I can get a nice taught pitch without it. I've got Zingit on both ends with Tarpflyz.
I do see the benefit to a CRL in centering...
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I guess I'm in the minority, but I do not use a CRL on my Tadpole. I can get a nice taught pitch without it. I've got Zingit on both ends with Tarpflyz.
I do see the benefit to a CRL in centering...
I would suggest tying the tarp to the trees instead of attaching it to your hammock suspension. I started doing this and found it much better for a variety of reasons.
a quick endorsement for Wilderness Logics tarps. http://wildernesslogics.com/Tarps-Accessories_c9.htm
I have the Tadpole, which is pretty small but I love it. The Bid Daddy may be better for three...
I have yet to test it in the rain so we'll see how good of a seam sealer I am when that happens. It seems to be a very good quality tarp though.
Thanks man. I'm getting the itch to get out on...
I don't really do any winter camping so I just don't think an under quilt is necessary. I use my 20 degree down bag as a TQ and it has always suited me just fine. Possibly some time in the future I...
I got my new tarp in yesterday so I attempted my first backyard setup with it and the hammock this morning. Tell me what you guys think!
The set up is a Hennessy ULBA with the all in one system...
I'm eyeing that tadpole too after seeing this post. On their website it says "SilNet Sealer not included." I'm new to all this so I have no idea what that is. I am guessing it is some kind of sealant...
I thought just looking at this forum every day made me a little bit of an addict. Wrong....
REALLY wish I would have thought of this. I bought my ULBA a few weeks ago and I already want to get a different tarp.
You're right, Tennessee is the place to be! Thanks for the info. I am gradually accumulating gear so I can do more trips. My next big thing will probably be a good backpack.
I've been lurking around here for a few days so I thought I would finally join and introduce myself. I have very little hammocking experience but I just bought one of my own so I'm pretty excited...