Originally Posted by
mrmike65
I have an idea that may serve both issues.
On my rig, to attach my hex tarp directly to my hammock suspension line, I sewed a channel on each end and installed 1/8" shockcord drawstring and a cord lock. The shockcord is doubled, with both ends catching in the cord lock, then inserted into the channel.
To keep the drawstring from slipping back out, I put a couple of stitches through the end of the channel between each line of the drawstring. (ugh, I need to do some pics)
To use, I take the cordlock end and put two wraps around the suspension, catching some of the tarp material, then pass it through the other end of the drawstring and tighten until the shock cord is tensioned. It fast to secure and takes a moment longer to release.
This setup does two things: It provides a watertight seal at each end of the tarp; and the wraps grip the hammock suspension line, which is 7/64" Amsteel.
Hope that is of some help. Let me know if anyone actually wants pics.
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