Tarp

[Floridahanger]

diagonal ridge line on a

5x7 = 8.6 ft

8x10 = 12.8 ft

smaller one makes a dining fly or end cover but is too small for a hammock tarp in most applications...

I agree on the postage stamp-like tarp. But an 8' SRL on a hammock is 96". About what some use. It would fit, but barely and only for very experienced or for fair weather only.

Of course, buying 2 of them is $20 and sewn together(easy enough for single edge) gives you 10x7. Acceptable.

I like the price of that hennessy hex for < $80 that Shug linked. Very good coverage for small price.

[cherring]

Now the question is: Tadpole, Egret, or Hennessy Hex?

[hung4me]

Hey y'all. I'm about to turn 16 which means I can start going on weekend hikes with my friends. I have an ENO Double Nest, and am working on a Fronkey style DIY bugnet, but was wondering about the many tarp options. Don't want to drop too much money on it, but I would like it to work. Looking at different hex tarps vs asym and diamond. Won't need much weather protection because it will mostly be good weather, just need something to keep me dry. Any recommendations or reviews would be helpful. Thanks in advance

For my 1st stab at hammocking (very big newbie here), I found some good threads on this site for a tarp made of tyvek and decided to try it.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=81811
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=81820
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=37680

a 9 x 9 with the side corners cut off gave a nice hex shape and good coverage. Have only been out a couple of times but it has worked good so far. Around $30 and only needed a pair of scissors. I did not even mess with tie-outs. Just bunched the fabric around small rocks and tied cord around it instead. HTH....

[mbiraman]

Now the question is: Tadpole, Egret, or Hennessy Hex?

Allot of folks have been happy with the tadpole.

[fishbait]

If you want to save some money go with the Egret. But if you are looking to save weight and gain better coverage, then go with the Tadpole. The Hex Fly is nice, but at 24 oz it would make a gram weenie cringe. Right now your still a kid, but as you get older, pack weight becomes a consideration.

[JollyGreen]

I suggest go with the Tadpole, you can get a door kit and/or pole kit and it can be a 4 season tarp if you need.

[cherring]

Leaning towards Tadpole for weight reasons. Most likely will not need doors as Texas only has about 3 seasons maybe.

[Mountain Gout]

Warbonnet edge?

[Fire-Bug]

Always keep an eye on the FS threads...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=84067

...deals pop up here daily. (For example, here's one.)

[nuttysquirrel]

Warbonnet edge?

i think warbonnet also has a sale on right now.