Hammock that converts to flat tarp???????

**William36** · 03-29-2015, 18:11

My thought is this.

I would like a to have a traditional "parachute hammock"(no bug net) to hang when weather is nice.

However, I would like it to be waterproof, and fitted appropriately with "tie outs" on the perimeter so when the weather turns to rain, the hammock itself could have the carabiners that hold the gathered ends removed, thus creating a waterproof, rectangular, flat tarp that could be hung, creating weather protection then sleep on the ground.

Seems most hammocks are about 9' x 5'.....so it would work, although about 10' x 6' would be ideal....

I figure I could carry CCF pad for insulation in the hammock, then the same CCF goes to ground when in "Tarp Mode"...

Really the best of all....hammock when warmer and dry, tarp with great coverage when wet or colder, and not having to meess with UQ, etc...

Anyone know if such item already exists????

And ideally within my ultralight credentials of no more than like 11-13 ounces....

**Dutch** · 03-29-2015, 18:16

There was one a few years ago that was just like that. Can't remember the name. It was heavy and didn't breath with a pu coating. However it was pretty inexpensive. I gave mine away or you could have that one.

**SilvrSurfr** · 03-29-2015, 18:22

The "doesn't breathe" part sounds brutal from a hammock perspective. You should expect to wake up in pools of condensation and sweat, no matter what the weather.

**OutandBack** · 03-29-2015, 18:24

You might want to rethink the going to ground when it rains.

**CamoDeafie82** · 03-29-2015, 18:24

This would be an excuse to make a tarp out of 3-layer Waterproof-Breathable or GORE-TEX fabrics.... HEAVY though.

**DAdamEich** · 03-29-2015, 18:26

Since a gathered end hammock is pretty simple to make and a heavier sil-nylon can be gotten inexpensively, you could just make one to your exact liking. Dutch probably has everything you need to get this done.