LoopAlien with a Tarp Part 2
I posted earlier on how you can use the LoopAlien with a tarp and a continuous ridge line, but a lot of folks prefer using… Read More »LoopAlien with a Tarp Part 2
I posted earlier on how you can use the LoopAlien with a tarp and a continuous ridge line, but a lot of folks prefer using… Read More »LoopAlien with a Tarp Part 2
UPDATE: Using the LoopAlien with single lines, and faster locking method. I’m a sucker for cool, little hardware gadgets for tarp and hammock rigging. Don’t… Read More »LoopAlien with a Tarp and a Continuous Ridge Line
Not all tarps are created equal. Indeed, what appears to be one of the simplest pieces of gear, next to a basic gathered-end hammock, tarps… Read More »Hammock Tarp Coverage Comparison
Here are two quick video segments demonstrating continuous ridge lines with a tarp. The first video is a live example of what I illustrated in… Read More »Video: Using Continuous Ridge Lines with a Tarp
I hate tangled guylines. When it’s time to pack my tarp, I take special care to wrap each guyline so it is ready to deploy.… Read More »Wrapping Tarp Guyline to Eliminate Tangles
It’s fall in Flagstaff, Arizona and that means cool 20°F (-7°C) nights and bone-chilling wind. Lots of wind. Battling the elements, including wind, is one… Read More »Pitching the Grand Trunk Funky Forest Tarp for Harsh Weather
NOTE: I’ve updated this article from the original that I published on HammockForums.net in 2010. Along with “Hike Your Own Hike,” it’s equally important to… Read More »Choosing A Tarp for a Hammock