Ground Tarp Ideas NEEDED!

**MichHiker1** · 01-23-2017, 19:06

I have a few of my own, but I am seeking any and all.

So, I have found myself more than once, in a situation where during rain and storms, the ground under my hammock gets soaked. Often with water running like a stream. (runoff).
This has happened twice in the last 3 years while in the Boundary Waters. If you are familiar with the typical campsites in the Boundary Waters, then you should understand what I am dealing with.

During these rainy times, I often like to hang out under the tarp, but not in the hammock. So I am looking for a ground tarp idea, that would be similar to a typical tent floor (bathtub design). In fact, if I can find a small old tent cheap, maybe something about 7' x 5' ish, I would probably just cut the floor out of it, and use it.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

**Bmello** · 01-23-2017, 19:15

Tyvek with snaps in the four corners. Cheap and easy to do.

**HalMc** · 01-23-2017, 19:31

I like that Tyvek idea. I need to put that stuff to use more often I think...

**TrailSlug** · 01-23-2017, 19:41

Tyvek is what I use and I like it but it's slicker than snot in socks.

Here's a link if you do not want to bother doing it.
https://www.campmor.com/c/solo-tyvek...-x--7-ft-29991

**toddseimer** · 01-23-2017, 20:10

Ultralight packanle campimg chair. Not only will it keep your hiney off the ground you'll use it by he fire too.

**Shug** · 01-23-2017, 20:16

Try hanging in the forest duff if you can instead of a bare soil spot. That is an option. Site selection!
Cut sticks to make a pallet.
Why not sit in the hammock?

Shug

**MichHiker1** · 01-23-2017, 20:36

ham3.jpg
This is the setup I used last summer in the boundary waters. This is the typical ground situation at the campsites there. During heavy rain, water runs on the ground towards the lake. I have experienced this a few times now.
In the picture, I used a large tarp that we brought in to potentially use for something else. I folded it, to create that bathtub type effect to keep the running ground water from getting on the tarp. I actually used the folded over sections like pockets to put various gear in during the day, when we went out in the canoe.

FYI: All the tie outs you see on the tarp, is due to a day with 40mph constant wind.

**Pra4sno** · 01-24-2017, 10:52

Site selection may help. The tyvek will be a little heavier option, but you will puncture any light material eventually. The tyvek is so easily replaced.