Hanging a tarp from this?

[sliver]

Have you tried simply stringing a ridgeline btwn the top ends of your stand with a tarp over it? That may not give you enough coverage if it's raining and windy given how close the ends of your hammock are to the stand. On the other hand, the low cost of some cordage and a WM tarp would surely make it worth trying.

Another option would be to put a ridge pole on top of the ends so it extends past the ends and drape a tarp over that.

[Miguel]

It's a dandy. http://www.boonedoxusa.com/product/boonedox-drifter/

Thanks for the info but that web site is almost useless. I didn't see any specs such as length or weight capacity etc. Who the heck would buy it with such skimpy info.

[Craigthor]

Thanks for the info but that website is almost useless. I didn't see any specs such as length or weight capacity etc. Who the heck would buy it with such skimpy info.

My first post gives you their length and height information. That is directly from Boone Dox. As for weight you could always email them, they also have a Facebook page with some information as well. They aren't a big conglomerate they are a small builder that designs only a couple of items.

[Stubby]

So with our move there isn't a place to hang and the wife and kid want to start hanging. Permanent posts in the ground aren't an option and I'd like the ability to move and take it with us when we want to travel.

Wondering if anyone has any ideas for weather proofing this setup.

I say get the poles and stretch the tarp separate. what's gonna happen to you in the hammock when that frame attached tarp reaches up and catches a good gust of wind? Rodeo, baby! YEEEHAAA!

[rotorwash]

I have a stand not this one and it can get wide enough to hang a superfly, however it's not really practice due to flexing of said stand when lying into the hammock. I'd say you're better of with an alternate hang source for the tarp unless you're using a DYI solid built stand that won't flex inward. I tried preloading with the CRL and still no joy

[sliver]

I say get the poles and stretch the tarp separate. what's gonna happen to you in the hammock when that frame attached tarp reaches up and catches a good gust of wind? Rodeo, baby! YEEEHAAA!

I don't think so because you would have the tarp staked into the ground. If you didn't do that, there wouldn't be a whole lot of room under the tarp, I would think.

[Miguel]

My first post gives you their length and height information. That is directly from Boone Dox. As for weight you could always email them, they also have a Facebook page with some information as well. They aren't a big conglomerate they are a small builder that designs only a couple of items.

Duh to me! I hate it when I do that! I will email them. Thanks.

[Miguel]

Here's a utube video of the stand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Wk1AGwoFg