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    Senior Member ibgary's Avatar
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    be nice to the new guy, why a ridge line?

    I guess I don't understand the need for the ridge line.
    I was hanging my tarp by tying it off at the two opposite corners then staking it out. Now I'm using a ridge line but I don't see much difference.

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    Personal preference really. I hang a bunch of gear off of mine

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    Welcome to the forum.

    RL's on the tarp can give extra support in the wind or from a falling branch.
    They are handy to hang clothing socks, etc to dry from the hike.

    hth

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    Well hanging stuff on it makes sense. I need to find or make a holder to keep my beer off the ground. Thanks

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    you can get one of those koozy /necklace things for the beer.

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    If you have a nice big tarp, placement isn't very important. In the case of "gram weenies" you might be using a very minimalistic tarp. So, it's much easier to get it centered over your hammock if all you need to do is slide it back and forth on the ridgeline then stake it out. That's why I use one, and for some of the other reasons already mentioned.

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    Noob here, too, Gary... I had asked the same question b/c I couldnt quite see the value, either. I can see the benefits of being able to hang stuff, so I may try one soon. Enjoy!
    Last edited by G-FOURce; 08-26-2012 at 21:23.

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    I'm with Zukiguy. Even as a gram weenie, this minimal weight increase is more than worth the convenience of setup.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zukiguy View Post
    If you have a nice big tarp, placement isn't very important. In the case of "gram weenies" you might be using a very minimalistic tarp. So, it's much easier to get it centered over your hammock if all you need to do is slide it back and forth on the ridgeline then stake it out. That's why I use one, and for some of the other reasons already mentioned.
    Zuki has the real reason. Pick your trees out, throw the tarp up, (in the rain for example,) and then you're covered and can center the tarp as you wish from underneath. Out of the elements!

    Hanging stuff from it is just a bonus.
    Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy

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    Like most things dealing with hammocks and related gear, its all a matter of personal choice.
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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