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I went out this afternoon and set it up for a two hour nap. I didn't tie half-hitches on either end outside the buckles but I marked with tape on the straps exactly where they entered the buckle. ...

I'll have to try the tape idea. I've tied the half-hitches right next to the buckles and it doesn't seem like they are any tighter into the buckles in the morning - but you never know...

My Ridgerunner is about one year old. I'm about 220 lbs. It may be that it's stretching as soon as I get in. I've gotten to where I can pretty much eyeball the setup/height/angle and so don't end...

Hello all. I've been spending quite a few nights out in the hammock in the woods behind my house. Every morning I wake up and the hammock is about four inches lower than the previous evening. ...

Latest update: After switching the dogbones side to side per Brandon's suggestion, the Ridgerunner is now hanging level as can be! No more off-center feeling when laying in it.

I'd just like to...

I noticed that too. I have been corresponding with Brandon and as a result have switched the dogbones left and right to see if that makes a difference. Am waiting for the rain to stop to test the...

Thank you so much for offering assistance here. The lower side is indeed the side that I get in from. I will check the line length as you describe. I will definitely try the slight bounce from the...

If I try putting a knot on one side and that takes care of it, is there any reason not to hang with a knot in it? Does a knot weaken the line?

Thanks. Some great ideas. I've checked inside the spreader bars. No underquilt (pad for now) and when unloaded, the hammock tilts even without the mattress/pad. I will have to check the corner...

Hello all. I know I've seen a post mentioning this issue before but I've been unable to find it again.

When I lay on my back in the Ridgerunner, it feels like it is leaning (very slightly) down...

Terrific! So glad you started offering these options.

I ordered a 13 foot bushwack Mountainfly for my Ridgerunner a couple of weeks ago.
Can’t wait to get it!

That’s a good point. And it is hard packed dirt where I pitched. No vegetation or leaves at all. The fact that there was so much grit on the bottom of my hammock has me totally convinced that it was...

Yeah a UQ protector would surely do the trick but I think I just need to get smarter about how I pitch it. My tarp is plenty wide (136"), so if I can't figure out how to pitch it properly to avoid...

Thanks for that. Yeah when I first went out, I had a small pillow down in one of the side pockets and it was so wet I couldn’t even use it. I also couldn’t store any clothes in the pockets that were...

"frog-strangler"...I love that.

I do have drip lines. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Cool. Thanks.

Thank you both for your replies.
Shug! Your videos are a large part of what got me interested in trying hammock camping! Thanks for all the info!

My tarp is Silpoly - so it looks like the...

Hello all. I’m hoping some of you can help me further diagnose a mystery. I am a relative newbie to hammock camping.
I have a Ridgerunner hammock and a 13’ UGQ Winter Dream XL tarp. I have...

Thanks. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

I’ve got a tarp on order and think I will try this system for the guylines. Sure looks easy. I am using 1.75 Zing-it. For those of you who’ve been using this system long-term - are you having any...

Thanks for the replies. I ended up changing my mind and placed an order for a Bushwack Camo Mountainfly instead.

Hello all. I have a Ridgerunner that works great for me. Never imagined I could be so comfortable in a hammock. My current tarp is a UGQ WinterDream 13 XL and it does work wonderfully with this...

Ok. I set up again today and think I've solved the problem. I simply added a key ring to the elastic loop in the Tato Connector. When connecting the tarp to the ridgeline, I hook the key ring over...

Just set up in the yard with these. I haven't left it up overnight yet, but I do really appreciate the convenience of the setup and easy positioning of tarp. The only disappointment for me was that...

This is a good idea and a simple solution but I would prefer not having to sew on my new tarp. It did make me think of this possible solution...although it is a little floppy. Don't know how much...

I would like to keep them on the inside for a couple reasons: 1) adjusting in the middle of the night without going outside if the weather changes 2) a nice spot to hang some clothes, etc. 3) on...

Hello all. Made my Tent Pole Mods for my Winter Dream XL 13 today. Used Dutch's 13 inch .275 poles (5 male sections, 1 female per pole). 78 " total each pole. Used about a 5" length of shock cord...

All good advice. Much appreciated. The small ground cloth is a good idea as I don't yet have one for shoes, etc.
...and a larger stuff sack for sure.

Hello all. Newbie here. Spent last night out in the backyard under my new tarp (my first) in my new Ridgerunner. Put it in porch mode. First time ever under a tarp! Slept great! Trying to get...

I guess I will have to try the Tato's and see what I think. I have zero experience with Prussiks but had just read here on the forum of people's frustration with them. I suppose some of the...

Good to hear. This is the identical tarp I just purchased. I have to say I was surprised when it arrived that it only had two corner tie-outs on the sides and not one in the middle. I had watched...

Thank you all for your responses. I hadn't thought of the above aspect - good point. I will be using silpoly snakeskins which I ordered with my tarp - not mesh. With solid snakeskins is there any...

I'm a newbie trying to figure this all out. Just got a new tarp and hammock and trying to determine best setup. I plan to try external pole mods so I want to try a CRL so the poles won't rest...

Thanks for your comments. I think I will stay with the straight poles.

Thanks for your experience. I'm leaning towards giving it a try. I plan to seam seal both my ridgeline and pullouts.

Just thinking out loud...I won't know until I get my tarp (UGQ Winter Dream 13 XL) but if the tarp ridgeline arches up enough at the ends - I suppose I could leave a permanent 2nd line attached from...

Thanks for your comments. I'm probably just being overly paranoid about the "ridgeline rubbing". But there's another thread right now:
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Hello all. I'm trying to decide what system to order for a pole mod. I noticed some DYI pole mods were using a 145 angle pole joint where it crosses the ridgeline.
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This mod looks great! I have my first tarp on order (which is not a Cloudburst). I have inquired as to whether my pullouts can be sewn to match the location of the Cloudburst's pullouts...since I...

That's great to hear on this specific tarp! Right now I am leaning towards maybe DIY a set around 60" if possible and shortening them if needed. There are numerous posts on this site about how to...

I'm still waiting for my first tarp to arrive...I'm a total newbie so take my thinking accordingly. I loved the simplicity of the Stingerz for the split ridgeline and almost went that way but...

Hello all. I've got a Winter Dream 13 XL on order. While I"ve been waiting for it I've been watching tons of videos and reading lots of posts about rigging a tarp. This will be my first tarp and...

Hi Shug - love your videos. I'm a total newbie at this and I'm learning a lot from them.

That's a great suggestion, but when I tried it I felt like it really gave me less side "tuck in room" at...

I may be worrying about nothing, but I think I'll be sending this pad back. I had just slid it in during daylight hours yesterday without climbing in. It fits easily into the channel with no weight...

Hello all. I"m brand new to hammock camping. Just spent my first night (backyard) in the Ridgerunner bridge hammock last night. Great nights sleep! Super comfortable.

I'm using a new Klymit V...

Thank you all for the comments (and pictures!). Your responses have kind of scared me away from such a large tarp. I was discussing this with my wonderful wife and she encouraged me to just "get...

Thanks. These are all things to consider. As far as needing to hang the tarp high, I am 6'3" so I don't necessarily see that as too much of a drawback and I would even appreciate more headroom when...

Thank you for your input. What do you all think of the way the guy in the video rigs his Noah 16? He seems to make it look workable. Do you see disadvantages with his system? I assume with a Noah...