Would the zpacks asymmetrical hammock tarp provide adequate protection for a WBBB? For reference it's about the same size as one of the smaller Hennessey asymmetrical tarps.
I'm seriously considering selling my wb superfly and buying the zpacks because I only just realised that the worst part about ground camping for me was packing large sheets up in the morning.
I use the zpacks tarp with a BlackBird when hiking solo. It will keep you dry. But my solo style involves walking many hours very slowly. I do not spend much time in camp. When hiking with a group I use a WB Edge.
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Does that affect the effectiveness of a tarp? My main concern is sleeping dry, and I'm aware that some people worry about wind blowing rain onto the bottom of the hammock, which will wet through,Originally Posted by ringtail-THFKAfood
If effectiveness is defined as "staying dry" then the fly is fine. If you want a fly so that you can cook and your buddies can gather to talk out of the rain, then it is not large enough.
If we all had the same hiking/camping style then we would only need one model and one manufacturer.
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Great! So I take it that it weathers through any storms just fine?
It will handle any storm if you select a sheltered site. If you intend on hanging in exposed locations then you need a larger tarp.
It is very nice to hang on the shore of a lake to watch sunrise/set from your hammock. But the sheltered sites generally are not that close to the shoreline.
Sorry, but your hiking style does affect your gear choices.
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- Mark Twain
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