Where are you guys buying your tarp sleeves from? I remember seeing them on hammock gears website and then they were gone when I went to order.

I don't have any yet, but was thinking of getting some along with a new tarp from Hammock Gear. I'm not sure why they're not listed, but I know others have ordered them without there being a listing, so I'd try just e-mailing HG and asking if they can still make them for you.

quote tonyyarusso: "I don't have any yet, but was thinking of getting some along with a new tarp from Hammock Gear. I'm not sure why they're not listed, but I know others have ordered them without there being a listing, so I'd try just e-mailing HG and asking if they can still make them for you."

I sent them an email and they said somebody has a patent and they were not making them at this time. They also said they were working on a new design. This was awhile ago and I don't want to wait any longer.

I have a superfly and use Hennessey skins
or
http://wildernesslogics.com/Tarp-Skin-Tarp-skin.htm

quote Rambler: "I sent them an email and they said somebody has a patent and they were not making them at this time."

Dammit...yet another reason we need patent reform...

Ive found the HH snake skins on eBay for around $20.i guess if you know how to use a sewing machine they could be made a bit cheaper

quote MagicPaddler: "I have a superfly and use Hennessey skins
or
http://wildernesslogics.com/Tarp-Skin-Tarp-skin.htm


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Do you know what size snakeskins your using? I would also be using them with a super fly.

Skins

try Mountaingoat Gear
She will make them to fit your specific tarp/hammock and I believe they cost about as much as the other ones.

quote jcavenagh: "try Mountaingoat Gear
She will make them to fit your specific tarp/hammock and I believe they cost about as much as the other ones."

I've got a set of her skins for my Superfly. They work very well. In fact I can wrap the tarp with the skins and still pack it back in the original carry bag. She makes a great product and has excellent delivery.

quote Rambler: "

quote MagicPaddler: "I have a superfly and use Hennessey skins
or
http://wildernesslogics.com/Tarp-Skin-Tarp-skin.htm



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Do you know what size snakeskins your using? I would also be using them with a super fly."

They are the one that Hennessey sell with their hammock. They are longer than they need to be but work well.

I actually liked the HG approach of making them out of cuben rather than netting, which makes it cleaner to pack up a wet tarp with other things without the other stuff getting wet too.

I would have liked to get cuban fiber sleeves from hammock gear, but I just ordered some from mountain goat instead.

Rambler
Now that you have or soon will have skins think about how you will pack your lines. I use a continuous ridge line and have 10+ feet sticking out each end. I pull the skins on then take the ridge line loose from one of the trees. I fold about 1 ft of the end to the skinned tarp over about 3 times and wrap the 10+ feet of line around it with the last rap going into the crack between the folds. Then do the other end the same way. When I get done I have a fat rope with a lump on both ends to pack.
As far as type of skins I would prefer something that would breath.
MagicPaddler

quote MagicPaddler: "Rambler
Now that you have or soon will have skins think about how you will pack your lines. I use a continuous ridge line and have 10+ feet sticking out each end. I pull the skins on then take the ridge line loose from one of the trees. I fold about 1 ft of the end to the skinned tarp over about 3 times and wrap the 10+ feet of line around it with the last rap going into the crack between the folds. Then do the other end the same way. When I get done I have a fat rope with a lump on both ends to pack.
As far as type of skins I would prefer something that would breath.
MagicPaddler
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I'll have to play around with them when they arrive to figure out what way works best for me.

Rambler - I think MG puts line pockets on her sleeves. The sleeves do make set up and take down easy. Also, on a nice night, you can string the tarp up in the sleeves and if the weather changes you can deploy fast.

quote jcavenagh: "Rambler - I think MG puts line pockets on her sleeves. The sleeves do make set up and take down easy. Also, on a nice night, you can string the tarp up in the sleeves and if the weather changes you can deploy fast."

She does put pockets on the sleeves if you ask for them. I had her put them on mine and they work great to store the extra line.

I believe it's Hennessy has the patent.

There's some good info here. Thanks, folks.

quote backpackingZombie: "I believe it's Hennessy has the patent. "

Or claim to to bully smaller companies. Apparently they have a reputation for patent trolling.

Rambler - Have you tested your tarp sleeves?

quote jcavenagh: "Rambler - Have you tested your tarp sleeves?"

I have not tested them out yet. I've been out of town every weekend since the beginning of December. My crazy life should be slowing down soon! I'm looking forward to a little winter hammocking in the next few weeks.

looking forward to a few pics!

quote Sierra1: "

quote jcavenagh: "Rambler - I think MG puts line pockets on her sleeves. The sleeves do make set up and take down easy. Also, on a nice night, you can string the tarp up in the sleeves and if the weather changes you can deploy fast."

She does put pockets on the sleeves if you ask for them. I had her put them on mine and they work great to store the extra line. "

Well I ordered a set.

I made a set using these instructions and they turned out fine. Easy project.

Looks nice
Is that your tarp or hammock in there.

It took forever, but I finally used the tarp sleeves for the first time over 4th of July weekend at sawbill campground. I really like them!

I use a couple old "gun socks" like you'd get if you were bringing in an uncased firearm for servicing at a gunsmith.
No, I don't drive around with uncased guns...

FYI....... Amazon has XL Snakeskins for $18 and #4 snakeskins for $20.

I made one out of some mesh. Sewed a large hem on each end to put a drawstring and then sewed along the length. Works great.