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Tarp Shape

PostPosted: Fri 12 May, 2017 9:05 pm
by taipan821
Hello all

what tarp shape would one suggest, looking for a tarp suitable for hammock and ground camping with at least 3 m length.

Re: Tarp Shape

PostPosted: Fri 12 May, 2017 9:11 pm
by andrewa
Rectangle ( with vaguely catenary cut ridge) and almost to ground. The rhomboid shaped ones that come with Hennessy cover the hammock, but are next to useless for storing stuff under, keeping the wind off, or sitting under when it's raining.

Rectangle works well for ground camping, as long as it is long enough. You can always drop and spread the end that faces the inclement weather.

Re: Tarp Shape

PostPosted: Sat 13 May, 2017 4:20 am
by simonm
Rectangle is more versatile if going to ground, as Andrew said.

Re: Tarp Shape

PostPosted: Sat 13 May, 2017 2:53 pm
by ChrisJHC
I use a hex tarp and find it gives me plenty of coverage.
Started with a square and cut off the ends at an angle to give the desired shape.


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