Storing tarps in skins between hangs?

[rushashanti]

This is probably a dumb question, but the only dumb question is the one not asked right? So here goes...

Up until recently, I have used a continuous ridgeline to hang my tarp. So when packing, I would keep my ridgeline in the tarp skins and keep the tarp in a stuff sack. That is also how I would store between trips.

The last 5 or so outings, I have not used a ridgeline and just attached the tarp using guylines to the trees. I pack the tarp in the skins, which makes it super quick to hang.

My question is with the tarp completely dry, does anyone see a concern with storing the tarp (in this case a WB Superfly) in the skins between hangs, or would it be better to store it in a looser stuff sack and then just prep them in the skins between trips?

Thanks!

[alifeoutdoors]

After the general drying, post trip shake out I always store my tarp in its snake skins. Never had it cause an issue.

[TallPaul]

Ditto. I get everything dry at home then store the tarp in the skins. In fact I need to go dry my tarp right now from this weekends rain.

[Bubba]

After drying out I always leave my SF tarp in it's skins and in a stuff sack. Easier to just grab it when packing for the next trip.

[T- Minus]

Not only do I store my tarp in skins, I store my hammock in one also. Never had any issues.

[SilvrSurfr]

I always store the tarp in skins after it's dried out.

[Turk3]

As long as my tarp was completely dry I have always stored them in the snakeskins....going on 8 years now and never had any problems with doing so.
Turk3

[cjayflo]

I hang my tarp in the garage for a day or so to let it dry completely. I also wipe it down to get the tree spooge off it. Then it goes into skins till next trip.