As I'm working on my second tarp, I began wondering about how much ridge length coverage is enough. Which then led me to wondering what others had. Looking up past threads, I didn't find anything, so here's the thread.
The tarp ridge line and hammock are the same length.
The tarp ridge line is no longer than by a foot than the hammock length.
The tarp ridge line is longer than one foot over the hammock length.
As I'm working on my second tarp, I began wondering about how much ridge length coverage is enough. Which then led me to wondering what others had. Looking up past threads, I didn't find anything, so here's the thread.
Minimum of 10 foot length ... but I prefer my 10x12 with 12 on the ridgeline.
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I make my tarps with about 1 foot (30 cm) of coverage beyond each end of the hammock / ridge line junction.
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My tarps all seem to be 3-6" longer on each end than the hammock. Haven't had any water intrusion issues if the tarp ridgeline isn't too far above the hammock suspension.
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I've found that about 8 or 9" longer on each end has worked well, for me. If set up in the right direction, even wind driven rain shouldn't be a problem. I've never gotten wet... at least, yet.
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12 foot tarp over a 9 foot hammock is my standard 3 season, but I will go with a smaller tarp with a closer fitting length if I'm looking to make more miles.
A tarp for every occasion is the rule for me.
-Mike
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