So I've been getting alot of questions about tarps. While I'm a fan of the Yukon Outfitters Rainfly, it's hard to find them on sale for $20...they sell out quick on woot at that price. And as a simple diamond shaped tarp, they're really a bit smaller than I'd like for winter camping.
Here is a more expensive and heavier option for $69.99 (current Amazon.com price)
http://www.amazon.com/Hennessy-Hammock-ft-x12-Double-Wide-DOUBLE-WIDE/dp/B0094NLB8E/ref=pd_sim_236_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XNCE8NTDP956EKRN47T
A few advantages to this one:
1) Much better coverage than the Yukon outfitters tarp. It should be a great winter / heavy rain tarp with the additional coverage it provides.
2) Hennessy Hammock is a good, quality brand.
3) Over a pound lighter than the Noah's Tarp 12' I mentioned in a previous thread. And while the shape of this tarp won't allow you to fully enclose the hammock like you can with the Noah's Tarp, it will still offer good coverage.
4) 12 ft ridgeline will provide good coverage on up to an 11ft long hammock. This would work really well with my 10ft long hammock, there would be plenty of room on either end to hang my backpack, etc.
Or let me put this differently, if any one has one of these...I'll happily trade my Noah's tarp for it. Over 1 pound is a big deal.
And for the reader who is thinking "$70 for a tarp...wow...that's expensive"....I feel your pain and I agree with the sentiment. Except...it's not. Most tarps of this quality go for alot more money.
If you're willing to spend a bit more, there are probably some good cottage vendor options that are lighter. But for a mass produced tarp that you can order through Amazon...this is a good looking option for the price.
Here is a more expensive and heavier option for $69.99 (current Amazon.com price)
http://www.amazon.com/Hennessy-Hammock-ft-x12-Double-Wide-DOUBLE-WIDE/dp/B0094NLB8E/ref=pd_sim_236_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XNCE8NTDP956EKRN47T
A few advantages to this one:
1) Much better coverage than the Yukon outfitters tarp. It should be a great winter / heavy rain tarp with the additional coverage it provides.
2) Hennessy Hammock is a good, quality brand.
3) Over a pound lighter than the Noah's Tarp 12' I mentioned in a previous thread. And while the shape of this tarp won't allow you to fully enclose the hammock like you can with the Noah's Tarp, it will still offer good coverage.
4) 12 ft ridgeline will provide good coverage on up to an 11ft long hammock. This would work really well with my 10ft long hammock, there would be plenty of room on either end to hang my backpack, etc.
Or let me put this differently, if any one has one of these...I'll happily trade my Noah's tarp for it. Over 1 pound is a big deal.
And for the reader who is thinking "$70 for a tarp...wow...that's expensive"....I feel your pain and I agree with the sentiment. Except...it's not. Most tarps of this quality go for alot more money.
If you're willing to spend a bit more, there are probably some good cottage vendor options that are lighter. But for a mass produced tarp that you can order through Amazon...this is a good looking option for the price.
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