Does the Mammajamba work as a tarptent?

[Gary from Yonkers]

Sometimes I hike with a lady friend. And on those occasions, I like to sleep on the ground because....well, you can probably figure out why.

Being on a limited budget, it occurred to me that it might be nice to have a hammock tarp that could also pull double-duty as a tarptent. At first glance, it seems the Mammajamba (with its removable doors) might be just the ticket. Can anybody confirm this? Can the Mammajamba + doors be pitched extremely low to/on the ground, thus becoming a fully-functional tarptent? Or are there other factors I'm not considering?

Thanks!

-GFY

[Bubba]

I think its doable but IMO the shape is not as conducive to ground set up as a rectangular tarp. I have not tried it though so what do I know

[Shug]

Pitch it with your poles or sticks in an A Frame....lots of room.
Shug

[gargoyle]

I think most any tarp used for hammocking can be used as a ground shelter.
Take a few practice runs at home in the backyard.

[DiscoveryDiver]

I've set up the superbly low to the ground for the boys before to play in...with the attached doors closed, it looks at much like a tent as any tent I've seen. The only trick is to set the ridge line low enough to get the sides close to the ground. I think the MJ is roughly the same size as the SF...

[Gary from Yonkers]

I think its doable but IMO the shape is not as conducive to ground set up as a rectangular tarp. I have not tried it though so what do I know

The MJ looked like an interesting prospect because, unlike a regular ol' rhomboid tarp, the ends of the A-frame can be enclosed with the addition of the removable doors, providing shelter from wind and - especially important in this instance - prying eyes.

I think the MJ is roughly the same size as the SF...

If I understand correctly, they're the same tarp, only the Superfly has the doors permanently affixed...


-GFY

[Bubba]

The MJ looked like an interesting prospect because, unlike a regular ol' rhomboid tarp, the ends of the A-frame can be enclosed with the addition of the removable doors, providing shelter from wind and - especially important in this instance - prying eyes.

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