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It adds a little weight, and a small bit of cost.



It's not really weaker or prone to leak, given proper construction.

If you feel closed in, all you have to do is lower the hammock ridgeline away from the tarp ridgeline a little further. That opens up your view.

Keeping the ridgelines in close proximity is best...

When he says heavy winds, he really means it.... A 'standard' will hold up to a heck of a lot of wind before it needs extra reinforcement, given it's size.

I don't think extra tie-outs are needed...

That says it all, I think.

The Ultra is a larger tarp for more coverage, and cheaper. Unless you start backpacking and trimming pack weight, the cost of the lighter fabric won't be worth it's...