4-in-1 hammock: hammock, rainfly, groundcloth & tent

**fin** · 02-12-2009, 12:53

The tabs only come into play when using as a tarp with an external ridgeline or for extra ridgeline support, which is not a config I'd use anyway. I tried the following ridgeline tie-out option when testing - you can see how the middle tabs in the ridgeline are pulled out - this is what causes stretching of the thread holes on the tabs:

A more common tarp config that works great for my regular hammocks:

Pulling the extra fabric around you for extra warmth:

A standard UQ fits well, no need for clips. I just hang a biner on the suspension line and attach the UQ to the biner. No need for tabs to attach the UQ. Unless I'm misunderstanding you.

**froldt** · 02-12-2009, 13:51

I'm not surprised there was something already out there... Good looking piece of equipment too, I might add.

It really caught my eye as I could something like this right about now. My wife and I are studying abroad and we didn't bring any of our gear with us. I've made an alcohol stove (looking for a can to make a wood-burning stove too) and have some cans to use as pots, but nothing to sleep on/under. A tarp, at least, but I do miss my hammock...