guy lines Archives - The Ultimate Hang https://theultimatehang.com/tag/guy-lines/ Hammock tips, illustrations, and reviews. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:14:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theultimatehang.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/02/app-icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 guy lines Archives - The Ultimate Hang https://theultimatehang.com/tag/guy-lines/ 32 32 42415676 Choosing A Tarp for a Hammock https://theultimatehang.com/2012/09/26/choosing-a-tarp-for-a-hammock/ https://theultimatehang.com/2012/09/26/choosing-a-tarp-for-a-hammock/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:16:04 +0000 https://theultimatehang.com/?p=490 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 “Pick Your Own Pitch” and “Choose Your Own Tarp.” Just as there are as many hammock options to choose from, there are equally as many tarp configurations and rigging options […]

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]]> https://theultimatehang.com/2012/09/26/choosing-a-tarp-for-a-hammock/feed/ 42 490 Rubber Band Tarp Line Tensioners https://theultimatehang.com/2012/04/18/rubber-band-tarp-line-tensioners/ https://theultimatehang.com/2012/04/18/rubber-band-tarp-line-tensioners/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:16:26 +0000 https://theultimatehang.com/?p=78 Nylon-based tarps tend to stretch during the night and when they get wet. This can be a potential problem for small asymmetric tarps because an edge sag could direct water onto your hammock. The solution is to use a tarp line tensioner—an elastic cord (e.g., shock cord or elastic medical tubing) tied to the tarp […]

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