Anyone using MacCat Deluxe w/ long HH?

[BillyBob58]

I used the hh ultralight and McCat Deluxe for about 30 nights. Worked great for me. Only parted ways since I decided to get away from the hh. I have a couple pics of it in my gallery. It doesn't leave a ton of extra room, but it leaves enough.

That is always the debate. Bigger tarp is more coverage, but is added weight.

Was that with the HHUL Explorer (longer) or th UL BP? I did wonder ( but never got wet so far, but I don't know that I ever had a really good test) about the coverage provided by the hex cut of the MC Deluxe( as opposed to rectangular), once I was in the hammock and causing it to sag, with the tarp tied to the trees. Then it seemed not quite so well covered on the sides as I had hoped, with my Explorer. Of course, if I attach to the suspension line as with the normal HH, that would solve that problem, but introduce other problems, of course.

[Coffee]

I can't remember. I'm 6'3" and went with what they told me on the phone. Now you mention it I am thinking UL BB.

Think I would refer to Brian on this one.

[Brian]

A popular option that many people take advantage of with the Deluxe and the Explorer series is tying one end to a tree, and one end to the HH prusik-knot attachments. That way, you get the benefit of not having nearly as much sag but the tarp still drops down that critical inch or two. Most people who have had the Explorer (and it's subsequent length) have found it to be ok even in rough storms. And of course, I'm always open to custom work if you find out it isn't quite large enough.

Brian
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