How fast can a hammock be set up

**kayak karl** · 07-22-2013, 21:30

before my hike if it started raining i would run into the front yard and set up tarp and hammock. neighbors got used to that also

**mudsocks** · 07-22-2013, 22:06

Like others have pointed out it depends greatly on your gear. It also depends on how intimate you are with your gear and number of hangs under your belt. I haven't yet acquired the ability to pitch my tarp at the "perfect height" before hanging my hammock. I suspect there are folks here who can get their gear up and adjusted in minutes.

**xcrazydx** · 07-22-2013, 22:09

2 minutes 24 seconds

**Mountnman** · 07-22-2013, 23:03

As for the tarp, well it depends on how hard its raining

I really enjoy the set up and take my time but about a min on the tarp if need be.

**Basie** · 07-23-2013, 00:08

There are devices like the LST (Lazy Slug Tube) which can make things a little quicker if that's what floats your boat.

**Mumbles** · 07-23-2013, 00:34

Only took me five minutes the first time I ever used it. I did the tarp last because the weather was nice. I will practice more and fiddle with things to get better.

**STinGa** · 07-23-2013, 01:58

There was a contest a while back where forum members posted videos of their deployment times and there was a pretty good turn out for submissions.

I will test my search ability for the site to see if I can dig up the thread. If I can't, I bet someone else will be able to.

Here it is ...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=42392

STinGa

**Zigerot** · 07-23-2013, 02:33

I usually do the tarp first and slow down later but, I did have to set up In front of a cloudburst once.
When your getting hit with marble sized hail, you find that you can move a lot quicker all of a sudden.

**Mountain Gout** · 07-23-2013, 06:40

Originally Posted by Bill_Mead

I was curious on how quickly a hammock with tarp can be set up.

Time yourself...And get back to us....

....I am never in a hurry..
However.. Things can be packed ahead of time to be very quickly deployed..

**SnrMoment** · 07-23-2013, 07:30

This to this in about 1 minute. Add a couple for the tarp that goes up first. Rig includes hammock, suspension, top & underquilts, quilt protector, bug/storm net and inside sliding cover.
Stuffs into a 30L compression sack that fits inside my backpack with room for clothing, cook kit & food. Tarp rides in the outside mesh.
It's based on the Lazy Slug, but easier for me to deal with given that my quilts are 0* and 20*.Tentatively named the Sloth Pack.