Originally Posted by
TeeDee
I use a full length ridgeline cord of Spyderline. I keep it in the snake skin with the tarp. I use a micro biner clipped to a bowline on one end and a Figure 9 gizmo on the other end. The tarp ridgeline is attached to the cord with Prussik loops so that I can center and tighten easily. The biner, Figure 9 and Prussik loops make hanging the tarp an easy task that takes as much time as it takes to walk from one tree to the second tree. Even when it's very windy.
I use the full ridgeline cord for another reason also, I then have the full line for emergency line when and if I need it. That way I don't have to carry emergency line with no other purpose.