Do you use a ground cloth?

**nairbboy23** · 06-01-2010, 18:40

I have found Duck Window Kit is incredible. I started using it under my tent as a ground cloth and it turned out to be rather durable. I got about 14 trips out of it without any punctures. It is also lighter then a trashbag and about 100 times more durable. I now keep about a 3 foot by 3 foot piece with a little duct tape on the corners to put gear on when hammocking. I got 180 sq. ft. box a couple years ago at Walmart on clearance at the beginning of spring for about 5 bucks.

**Bulldawg** · 06-01-2010, 20:35

Where is the best source for a 3x3 of tyvek?

**angrysparrow** · 06-01-2010, 20:39

Originally Posted by Bulldawg

Where is the best source for a 3x3 of tyvek?

If you don't have access locally, AHE sells it by the foot with fast shipping.

**gargoyle** · 06-01-2010, 20:48

Originally Posted by Bulldawg

Where is the best source for a 3x3 of tyvek?

Cranky Bear is giving the stuff away a few posts up from you. PM him for info ?? or post here?

**AccidentProne** · 06-02-2010, 07:57

I just sit in the hammock and take off my shoes from there. My pack is strapped to a nearby tree. If it rains I just put my pack cover over my pack or I use my rain jacket.

**RootCause** · 06-02-2010, 08:23

I'm another Tyvek guy. Picked up a piece about 3'x4' two years ago, and it's been great. I'm not as spread out as Stormcrow, but do get a pretty good mess of gear going on!

**MikeM** · 06-02-2010, 08:49

I used to carry a full length piece of Tyvex for going to ground if I got too cold, but as my hammock-fu has improved, I dropped it as not needed.
I use a JRB Gear Hammock for storage, and if the ground is muddy I just hunt a little harder for a dry spot.

**kayaknut01** · 06-02-2010, 09:00

Originally Posted by ghandrick

I'm another Tyvek guy. Picked up a piece about 3'x4' two years ago, and it's been great. I'm not as spread out as Stormcrow, but do get a pretty good mess of gear going on!

you mean spread out as cluttercrow!!!!.......... hate to say it but i think cluttercrow is gonna stick

**DARKSHADOW** · 06-02-2010, 10:42

I was thinking about getting a ground tarp or cover for my first hammock trip.

Is the tyvek you guys are using different from the Tyvek house wrap???

**Cranky Bear** · 06-02-2010, 10:46

Originally Posted by DARKSHADOW

Is the tyvek you guys are using different from the Tyvek house wrap???

Nope! It's the same stuff, the only difference might be the size of the roll!? They come in width of 3ft, up too 25-30ft wide roll's, maybe even wider?