Originally Posted by
gargoyle
1" webbing is the norm here. 3/4" may not be the best choice for long term durabilty.
As for your tarp being attached to the hammock suspension..Getting the sag issue figured right will be tricky. You either overstress the tarp prior to the hammock being weighted or use heavy shockcord to maintain good tarp tension.
The other alternative is to use shockcord on all your tarp tie-out/guyline point to absorb the sag. Either way you go, it'll be fiddly to get all the factors (good lay of hammock, tight tarp, allowing for sag, etc..) to work out well.
Then varying locations will be problematic and need further adjusting. It has been done before , but for most the connected tarp and hammock suspension are difficult to get to work well.
But hey, give it a whirl and see how you like it.
PS, Paracord is stretchy, and it soaks up water like a sponge. Para as a ridgeline will need constant adjustment to maintain a tight pitch. It works, just not the best choice.
Try zing it for a better line. It may seem a little pricey but the stuff works wonders in this application. It has very low stretch (almost none) and does not absorb water. Zing it does not like knots, so you'll need to learn to splice. But thats a good skill to learn!
HYOH
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