Hello all. First, I wanna extend a thanks for all the good advice I've gotten from reading these forums over the past few months (mostly from the Homemade Gear Discussion). Through that advise, I managed to make my first hammock, and have materials in route to make another with a tarp.

Anyways, to my question: I've seen the term "Top Load" used several times, but I've yet to figure out what exactly that means. Could someone explain what is meant by this? Also, I'd like to understand if it isn't Top Load, what else could/would it be?

Thanks in advance!

Leland