I like how easy it looks to set them up.
I managed to put together a decent tarp out of some heavier silnylon, but I could see myself messing the whole thing up by sewing on some tie outs. Not only does this offer me the tie outs that I would like, but I can also remove and reposition them as needed.
Sweet!!!
...not really, but as far as I know, I was the first HF person to use them over a hammock & I quietly promoted their use since the beginning of HF.
Actually, the reason I was using them was because I had ordered a "Ray Way" tarp Tent just before discovering the hammock for backpacking.
It came with instructions to sew in tarp pull outs (thanks Ray). With the help of a seamstress friend I put together the "Tent Tarp" but had not yet added the netting.
When I discovered the hammock I just used the new tarp I had & found that the pull outs were a great addition.
They add roominess & keep the tarp off you when the wind blows
Sorry for the shameless plug
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Anyone tried using Dutch Tarp Pullouts to convert a hammock into a "chair"?
saw a thread (somewhere on HF) where taking one long edge of a hammock up over it's ridgeline; then fastening the fabric edge around the ridgeline - about 18" from each end, ... seems this forces the hammock to provide a more upright place to lean your back on while sitting.
Just wondered if these pullouts may work for this?
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The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy,
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