Has anyone used a DH and overcover with out a tarp, and if so how did the hammock and UQ deal with the morning due, I want to take it out when the forcast calls for no rain.
I would like to avoid the need to use an UQ protector.
Has anyone used a DH and overcover with out a tarp, and if so how did the hammock and UQ deal with the morning due, I want to take it out when the forcast calls for no rain.
I would like to avoid the need to use an UQ protector.
I tend to skip the tarp whenever I can, but the overcover will not really provide any rain protection at all. Most of the overcover fabrics do have a dwr treatment so they will shed some very light moisture, but I wouldn't count on this to protect you from any substantial amount of heavy frost or dew. In these situations, a tarp is your best bet.
That begs the question…. what is the main purpose of the over cover? Warmth retention?
Warmth retention, wind blockage, privacy, non-substantial (light) dew....Kind of the same reasons many would use a detached hammock sock.Originally Posted by BanjoPicker
Love mine. Makes a big difference in winter hanging, imo.
Privacy.. now I never would have thunk of that!
Wind blocking makes good sense!
My Spindrift does an excellent job of keeping dew out. I would highly recommend it for this purpose with the ridgerunner hammock.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, except bears...because bears will just kill you.
I really love the design of the dream hammock, so I will be getting one either way.
I don't expect the overcover to replace a tarp, I just prefer to hike without a tarp when weather allows, an overnight trip without rain in the forecast would be nice to sleep without a tarp, I love looking at the stars over night, a tarp gets in the way.
Last edited by bmwrider; 10-20-2015 at 21:43.
I feel the exact same way. Almost all the overcover fabrics we use do have a dwr treatment so they would shed some amount of moisture.
Even if there is a chance of rain or dew, insects, sap, etc falling off the tree, you can still enjoy your DH.
If you use a CRL on the tarp, set it up and fully deploy it. Then take the stakes out at head end and push the tarp past your torso. Now you have a clear view of the glorious sky. At the first drops, pull the tarp back over you and restake. Since the tarp's already half deployed this may be the fastest option with best view. Best of both worlds.
The woods sure are pretty in a light rain.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,before they have fun without you
I would recommend to anyone venturing into the woods to be prepared for rain regardless of the forecast. In your backyard, or car camping when you have a dry place to run to, it may not matter. I read too many reports of hikers getting rescued who were unprepared for the backcountry. This is not directed at a single person, just a general reminder/recommendation.
"There's a whisper on the night-wind, there's a star agleam to guide us, And the Wild is calling, calling . . . let us go." -from "The Call of the Wild" by Robert Service
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