12 foot tarp ridge line

[pizza]

I had the same issue when I was shipped a 12 foot tarp after I had changed my order to an 11 foot tarp. I did set up the 12 foot tarp to try it before sending it back to exchange for the 11 footer. The 11 foot ridge does allow for a little closer pitch to the hammock than the 12 foot. I use 11 foot hammocks now and have found that I still can't get the tarp as low I could with 10 foot hammocks. It's a tradeoff you gotta deal with. I use an under quilt protector when camping in rain or windy conditions for better protection after learning the hard way. I camped last summer in a rain storm and I was set up in a site with all black dirt with no grass. When I got up the next morning the bottom of my quilt was plastered with mud splatter which was extremely annoying.

[harebell]

Hey folks, a big thanks for the advice. I think my inexperience shows! I'll definitely try the suggestions, and maybe slacken my ridge line a little. (But maybe subconsciously I've already decided on the camo option for stealth).
Once again, thanks guys.

[OldRagFreeze]

That tarp should sell fast here on the forums, for nearly what you paid.

[harebell]

Just watched the set up video which is great and really helps!! Thanks again.
Will be out in the woods again tomorrow night for more practice.