I just got my HG Cuben Fiber Diamond Asymmetrical Tarp and took it out for quick 4-day spin in the Alleghenies last weekend. Fortunately for testing purposes we had two nights of rain (about 0.5 to 1.0 inches total) with some periods of quite hard rain. This gave me a good chance to evaluate the protection of the tarp.
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I slept quite dry both nights and my feedback is quite positive
This tarp pairs well with my Dream Hammock Darien UL (13.7 oz with all hanging hardware) for something approaching 18-19 oz for a complete hammock and tarp setup, including all hanging hardware and stakes and cordage for the tarp pitch.
• Really like the stealth of getting a Cuben tarp in camo!
• It is crazy light, about 4.5 oz
• Requires minimal hardware and cordage (only two tie-outs & takes). Faster setup and less weight.
• Although the A-sym shape looks like it might not completely protect the hammock, the greater area (about 20% larger than HH UL Asym) does a quite creditable job of keeping the hammock dry.
• NB: while the hammock is well covered by the Asysm Tarp, there is less real-estate under the tarp to store your gear vs. a Hex Tarp. To stay dry much of your gear will end up directly below your hammock near the center of the tarp. That I guess is the tradeoff for lighter weight and a faster simpler pitch.
-Alan
BTW the second pic is of my wife’s and my Dream Hammock Darien’s in ACU fabric.
• Left: Dream Hammock Darien Standard in 1.8 oz ACU fabric
paired with the HG Camo Cuben Fiber Diamond Asymmetrical Tarp
and an HG Camo Pheonix UQ
• Right: Dream Hammock Darien UL in 1.0 ACU oz fabric
-A
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