Noob with a genius DIY/Tarp hack

**SCWJeremy** · 04-11-2015, 17:15

Genius???????? Well...maybe not genius but here goes. I just got my WBBB xlc and WBMJ tarp about a week ago and got to try it out last night for the first time. During my hammock research I noticed some tarps have a little pocket on the corners to hold the guy line. I didn't want to risk damaging my new tarp by trying to sew on some pockets and then the light bulb came on. I got some rubber bands to wrap around the d ring on the tarp, then wrapped the rubber band around the rolled up guy line a few times. Yeah I guess you could just wrap the guy line by itself but keeping it on the d ring will keep you from misplacing it. I'm sure I'm not the first to do this, but I haven't seen anyone doing this on the countless youtube videos I've watched. So with that being said.... SHUG!!!!!!!!!!put this in your next video!!!!!!

IMG_20150411_170525804.jpg

IMG_20150411_170644419.jpg

**grannypat** · 04-11-2015, 19:04

I like it! Thanks for sharing.

**hangout** · 04-11-2015, 19:06

Often, the simplest solutions are the best.

**Suede** · 04-11-2015, 19:50

Good trick! I usually just wind the guy line around my fingers and then wrap a few loops around the line, but this is only if I have the time and inclination. If not I just roll them up with the tarp and then into the snake skins. I like your idea though. I may give it a shot.

**slammiam** · 04-11-2015, 20:16

Neat idea.

**craige** · 04-11-2015, 20:24

Nice idea, I don't bother wrapping mine anymore since I started using snakeskins. You could also put your guylines through the tri rings on the tie outs. Might not be quite as secure though.

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-11-2015, 20:29

Nice idea, but rubber bands last me about two trips when camping. They just don't survive the elements well, so I gave up on them.

**prob** · 04-11-2015, 21:28

I've been using (stealing) my wife's / daughter's pony tail holders for some time now, just for that purpose. They're just cloth covered rubber bands.