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backpackingZombie
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01/05/2014 09:50AM  
I currently use a 8*10 CCS, but I'm looking to upgrade/change. I'm curious what other northern hammock campers have ultimately chosen for a tarp in the BWCA.
 
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01/05/2014 10:27AM  
I use a Warbonnet Supperfly. You may want to join BWCA Hanging group.
 
backpackingZombie
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01/05/2014 10:36AM  
Nice! I didn't even notice the private groups :) thanks.
 
Savage Voyageur
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01/05/2014 10:45AM  
I had a ENO tarp and needed more coverage. I switched to a CCS 10-12 tarp. I run the ridgeline on the 12 foot side and have 5 foot side coverage. Works good.
 
Cedarboy
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01/05/2014 11:42AM  
CCS 10x12
CB

 
01/05/2014 11:52AM  

I use a Hennessy Expedition Hammock on occasion. Although I like the hammock, the fly that was included was grossly inadequate in my opinion. Therefore, my 12 X 12 Kelty Noah's Tarp serves double duty as the general camp tarp and the fly for my Hennessy.

Hans Solo

 
HappyHuskies
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01/05/2014 12:03PM  
Hammock Gear 11 x 8-1/2 with doors. I use it for both paddling and hiking. I've only used it for two seasons, but so far no complaints.
 
LuvMyBell
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01/05/2014 12:42PM  
Warbonnet Super-fly. Excellent tarp for the money and the integrated wing-doors allow you to close off your hammock like it's inside a tent. No other commercial tarps do this to the best of my knowledge.

I've never owned a CCS tarp but have seriously considered them and other CCS products because of the excellent reputation. I just couldn't justify the extra expense when there are other quality options available.
 
amhacker22
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01/05/2014 12:47PM  
I went to a 10x10 1.1 CCS this year and love it. zero concern about coverage, doubles as hang-out space, and sets up taut in about the time it took me to type this.
 
LuvMyBell
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01/05/2014 01:06PM  
quote HappyHuskies: "Hammock Gear 11 x 8-1/2 with doors. I use it for both paddling and hiking. I've only used it for two seasons, but so far no complaints."


I wasn't aware of another commerciallly made tarp with integrated doors until I saw this post and researched. Looks like a quality product but the $300 - $400 price tag for a tarp scares me a bit.

My warbonnet Superfly is priced at $130 and I cringed a bit at that price.
 
backpackingZombie
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01/05/2014 01:40PM  
quote LuvMyBell: "
quote HappyHuskies: "Hammock Gear 11 x 8-1/2 with doors. I use it for both paddling and hiking. I've only used it for two seasons, but so far no complaints."



I wasn't aware of another commerciallly made tarp with integrated doors until I saw this post and researched. Looks like a quality product but the $300 - $400 price tag for a tarp scares me a bit.

My warbonnet Superfly is priced at $130 and I cringed a bit at that price."


The HG one is cuben fiber, hence the price. I have been looking at the WB MAMAJAMBA, but have been waffling around with others as well.

 
Savage Voyageur
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01/05/2014 01:43PM  
quote LuvMyBell: "
quote HappyHuskies: "Hammock Gear 11 x 8-1/2 with doors. I use it for both paddling and hiking. I've only used it for two seasons, but so far no complaints."



I wasn't aware of another commerciallly made tarp with integrated doors until I saw this post and researched. Looks like a quality product but the $300 - $400 price tag for a tarp scares me a bit.

My warbonnet Superfly is priced at $130 and I cringed a bit at that price."



There are plenty of DIY tarps online for a lot less, if you or someone you know sews. Sewing a tarp is about the easiest thing to make. All flat seams and no zippers, or hard angles.
 
01/05/2014 05:21PM  
My tarp of choice...
HG Cf 12 foot
 
backpackingZombie
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01/05/2014 05:24PM  
quote jcavenagh: "My tarp of choice"
HG Cf 12 foot "


A cuben in snake skins no less :)

I've heard some people say a 12 foot tarp can interact with your hammock in a negative way (rubbing on the tree straps) but it sounds like you have success.

Thanks for the video on that.
 
SouthernExposure
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01/05/2014 06:13PM  
I use a 10'x12' 1.1 Silnylon tarp with snakeskins that I DIYed. It was patterned after 2 or 3 different commercial designs. Depending on how I hang it relative to the hammock, I can set it up open on one side for quick deployment in case of rain, tight to the ground on one side for protection from wind-driven rains, or staked so that it actually closes the ends for better protection in colder weather. The hammock supports (whoopie slings) have never presented an interference problem.

Altogether it ran me around $45 for materials.

SE
 
01/05/2014 06:51PM  
I use the one that came with my hammock. I ordered the XL version. The standard one was smaller so I went with the larger one. My trip partner ordered the standard one and regrets it. We both ordered the Clark N.A. a couple years ago and love them.
 
OBX2Kayak
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01/05/2014 07:26PM  
12' Kelty Noah's tarp and/or 12' Guide Gear tarp. IMHO both provide far more coverage than needed.

 
TicBrother
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01/05/2014 08:11PM  
How do you become a member of the hammock?
 
Chross16
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01/05/2014 08:48PM  
I have a CCS 8 by 10 seam sealed... seems to be what I need and works well...ENO single nest
 
01/05/2014 09:15PM  
quote TicBrother: "How do you become a member of the hammock?"

Click here. Go down to the BWCA Hanging and click on add me to this group.
 
Bdubguy
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01/05/2014 09:47PM  
I bought some super light silnylon off ebay and had a sewing shop in town sew it to a 10x12 tarp. Used it a couple of times, like it a lot. Has enough coverage for my son and I last fall. I've also used the tarp that came with my clark without complaint, although has less coverage. Hard to see much being white....

 
bwcasolo
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01/06/2014 05:40AM  
hh superfly love this tarp, simple tie-outs, great coverage.
 
toddhunter
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01/06/2014 01:29PM  
JRB syl-nylon 10 x 11. I wouldn't go too big; can be difficult if trees close together.
 
01/06/2014 04:23PM  
quote backpackingZombie: "
quote jcavenagh: "My tarp of choice"
HG Cf 12 foot "



A cuben in snake skins no less :)


I've heard some people say a 12 foot tarp can interact with your hammock in a negative way (rubbing on the tree straps) but it sounds like you have success.


Thanks for the video on that. "

bpZ-thanks for looking. My better half had some mossy net just sitting in her sewing bins for several years. I showed her the skins others had posted online and she sewed up a nice pair for me. They fit the big tarp exactly and the pockets are a great feature!
 
tonyyarusso
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01/06/2014 06:36PM  
I'm also using a CCS 8x10 currently. In the past I've also used a 12x12 diamond Kelty Noah's Tarp. The Warbonnet Superfly is an awesome choice for full coverage with doors at a reasonable price, and Hammock Gear's Winter Palace does the same in cuben fiber for lighter weight at a premium price. Some combination of CCS, Warbonnet, and Hammock Gear for different weather and price ranges would be great.
 
01/07/2014 09:26AM  
Warbonnet Superfly. It's a little pricey but with removable doors, four pull out loops, and the light weight I am perfectly fine.



 
01/07/2014 10:19AM  
quote TomT: "Warbonnet Superfly. It's a little pricey but with removable doors, four pull out loops, and the light weight I am perfectly fine.





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I finally understand the term "doors" on these things...thanks for the pictures!
 
backpackingZombie
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01/07/2014 10:35AM  
For what it's worth I've been in some pretty heavy downpours with wind, even to the point of hearing trees come down near our camp, and haven't gotten wet yet without doors.
 
01/07/2014 10:55AM  
For 3 season use i go with a oes maccat tarp. Super light (in silnylon-never made the jump to cuben), no doors but if oriented properly relative to the wind and pitched tight to the hammock you can weather a serious storm.
 
01/07/2014 10:56AM  
Another vote for the Warbonnet Superfly. Plenty of room and doors.
 
01/07/2014 11:32AM  
Another superfly user. I like the size and the ability of closing the doors in bad or cold weather. This picture has the doors folded in, out of the way.



tony
 
01/07/2014 11:39AM  
Well since we are doing pictures, here is my favorite way with the Superfly - front porch mode.



This one is with the doors closed during a downpour and hail storm.

 
linkster
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01/08/2014 10:15AM  
I have a HH Deep Jungle and use the HH Hex Rainfly 30D Silnylon. I do use the standard Deep Jungle rainfly for backpacking. I added a center guyout out along the edge of the hex fly. I do like the extra guyouts on the Warbonnet fly. They add rigging options and should help with internal space if the sides were tucked down in wind or rain. I was a HH gear winner last year and ended up with another setup for my wife. He let me pick out whatever I wanted ... very cool.
 
01/08/2014 11:25AM  
I use a DIY silnylon. it's huge and with doors and pullouts, my friends call it "The Hilton". I feel well protected, but it is heavy.

I found silnylon a pain in the gluteus to sew.

Had to use a "walking foot" and lots of pins.

My LOL (little ol' lady) patients get a big kick out of the fact that I can use a thread injector (sewing machine) and that I even know what a walking foot is.

 
01/08/2014 10:14PM  
I have the WB Mamajamba. Looking to sell it to get the Superfly, like the door option.
 
RoundRiver
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01/09/2014 02:34AM  
quote Savage Voyageur: "I had a ENO tarp and needed more coverage. I switched to a CCS 10-12 tarp. I run the ridgeline on the 12 foot side and have 5 foot side coverage. Works good. "


I also use the exact same set-up when sleeping in the hammock.
 
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