Problems in the Rain

[Kankujoe]

as far as the sealant goes, I also use the clear 100% sylicone caulk (from Lowes) and I've never diluted it. Just squeezed it straight on to my tarps, right at the seams. A little goes a loooooong way. Then used my finger to smash/push the caulk into the seams. If I get to much, I use a paper towel and just wipe it. When I got my Clark, I couldn't tell if the seams were sealed or not, so I sealed them again, but only on the outside. Haven't had any leaks.

Also good info to know... thanks for posting it...

[bear bag hanger]

http://www.tothewoods.net/HammockCampingDry.html#Tricks
Scroll down to "drip strings"

[Hedcase]

Any other suggestions on staying dry? being wet and cold doesn't mix very well!!! do you guys have problems with rain blowing in the ends of the tarp? how do you fix that?

[shrek]

Any other suggestions on staying dry? being wet and cold doesn't mix very well!!! do you guys have problems with rain blowing in the ends of the tarp? how do you fix that?

If the wind shifts, you can try closing the end of your tarp, if possible. The best situation is to set up broadside to the prevailing wind, so the rain just hits the side of your tarp.

[gargoyle]

Pulling your ends together like this to help eliminate rain blowing in.gargoyles hammock 050.JPG
I can pull them completely closed if needed.

[Shug]

Or add doors to a tarp.......
Or cross them in ....
Both work terrific!
Shug

[Hedcase]

I will say closing the tarp would be alot better than what i was thinking!! Garbage bags on the end of the hammock! haha I guess i would have figured the tarp thing out. Probably would have come only after a wet night! thanks for not letting me learn a lesson the hard way!!!!