Hammock tie-outs - where to anchor?

[brady1]

I just received a Dutchware Chameleon a few days ago; my first hammock with side pull-outs. (Also apparently the last one in stock for a while...sorry all.)

First of all, amazing hammock! So comfortable! The only issue I'm having is where to route the tie-out without it being in the way under my tarp. I can't seem to find a good place to anchor it without it being a tripping hazard. What do you guys do with yours? Does it get it's own stake? Is it anchored to one of the tarp stakes?

Any ideas/suggestions would help. Thanks.

[TrailSlug]

I do not use the tie outs for this reason and I find them unnecessary.

[RazorSharp]

I give them a stake in line with my tarp... but using the tarp stake isnt a bad idea.

I just replaced the line so i can see it better.

[bluzharp]

I always enter my tarp from the foot end on the shoulder side when in storm mode.


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[Flash Grundelore]

I only use [and infrequently] the one over my head-end shoulder.
I enter from the other side, so I have never had a trip risk to deal with.

[brady1]

I always enter my tarp from the foot end on the shoulder side when in storm mode.


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This is one thing I immediately saw I would have to change... I have typically entered from the head end. No idea why, just a habit.

[brady1]

I would probably only use the head end tie-out too. I'll see how often. During my quick test run, I felt I only needed it on my head end to keep the bugnet away from my face. I have a week-long hike coming up next month; I'll see how much I end up using the tie-out then.

[bluzharp]

This is one thing I immediately saw I would have to change... I have typically entered from the head end. No idea why, just a habit.

If you have doors or a Grizz beak you generally want to close the head end from the wind if a storm is brewing.


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[brady1]

If you have doors or a Grizz beak you generally want to close the head end from the wind if a storm is brewing.


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That does make sense... ;-) Thanks!

[somniferous]

I attach the tie out of my halfwit that is near my head to one of my tarp stakes. I don't see the advantage of carrying another stake just for the hammock tie out.