Hey Guys!
So I ordered all my materials to get started on my hammocks and tarp. My question is, how much longer should my tarp be than my hammock?
Cheers,
Greg
Hey Guys!
So I ordered all my materials to get started on my hammocks and tarp. My question is, how much longer should my tarp be than my hammock?
Cheers,
Greg
The ultimate hang book, suggest at least 12" on each side for maximum coverage.
The length of the tarp should be compared to the length og the hammock ridgeline. The answer is different based on whether or not you have good tarp doors. With doors, a few inches longer is all that's necessarg. Without doors, I would want an extra foot on each end.
Last edited by MAD777; 06-24-2014 at 15:57.
Mike
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I'd like at least eight inches past my hammock but usually prefer twelve.
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It also depends on how high or low you want to set your tarp. The closer to your ridgeline, the shorter it needs to be.
So far the way I do it is if I have a 10' hammock, I use an 11' tarp & 11' hammock gets a 12' tarp
My tarps have an 11' ridgeline and work well for my 10' hammocks (100" ridgeline). I found them on the short side with my 11' hammocks, but lots of people use an 11' hammock with an 11' tarp. You just need to be a bit more careful when hanging the tarp. If in doubt, add a foot. But also be aware that a longer tarp needs more space, which might decrease your hanging choices.
Consider that on one hand the hammock shortens a bit (~83%) when properly hung. Then lengthens by the amount of suspension between the end of the hammock and the water break in the suspension. The tarp want to over lap that distance. I'd say hang and measure then add at least a foot to the overall length.
YMMV
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