That was some pretty thorough Warbonnet coverage. Hammock tarps certainly have evolved. I still remember the old Hennessy asym tarps used to reduce weight. You got to choose whether your head got wet or your feet. As far as the chafing goes, a continuous ridgeline with prussics for the poles would keep the poles from rubbing the tarp. Regarding too big of a footprint, a wider tarp can be pitched narrower, but a narrower tarp can't be pitched wider.
Great video. Very thorough video. I wish I had had this video several years ago when I started hammock again. I own the Superfly and I think it is a great tarp. I am happy to trade a little more weight for fuller coverage. I use spreader bars too. I think I got them from hammock gear. You can also use hiking poles in the same way to save a little bit more weight, Be sure to use shock cord and wrap theends couple times. I’ve been fine and I’ve gotten through several storms and windy nights. Thanks again!
I got the kelty noah 16' tarp... its not as packable and not as light but although these hammock tarps advertise full coverage you would need to crawl into them and you have a real struggle getting the hang right while still staying off the ground and truly having "full coverage". I'll carry the extra two pounds and keep the wind off, not spending more than $100, and actually having room to keep my gear safe while maintaining space to stand up and move around
I sent my Super back to WB for the center pole mod. With the pullout poles and center mod it’s a like a big top! I should send my Mini in for the pullout loops. Looks great. Already got the poles. Hmmmm. Great video, very informative. Lots to choose from these days!
I hadn't realized Warbonnet quit selling the pullout panel poles. Like you, I've never had any issue, including a massive wind storm atop a ridge at Red River Gorge. I wrap my shock cord around each end 3 or 4 times, that seems to make it pretty secure. I use a continuous ridgeline with tarp hanging underneath the ridgeline, with poles resting atop the ridgeline.
I've used an 11' Thunderfly with the Ridgerunner in Spring/Summer/Fall. Just gives a little less coverage and slightly larger gap where suspension passes through than with 13' tarp but saves some weight.
Great video! Minifly here. I was looking for an Ultralight setup. I've had it out in really rough conditions. Very suprised at the outcome. I love it. My next order though would probably be a superfly. Because of coverage. You guys make great underquilts. Thank you
10:53 Did they really come down the trail to find a guy talking to himself blocking the path?!😂. Love the vid definitely about to pull the trigger on this tarp. Was going back and forth between ridge runner and banyan but you helped me make that decision.
Another question! I have heard multiple people talk about using straps for suspension on the hammocks because cords and ropes on the tree can do harm to the bark. Hammocks are supporting a considerable amount of weight. But... What about the tarps? It looks like hanging a tarp with cording is generally acceptable, I'm guessing because that line is only supporting a fraction of the weight that the hammock lines are supporting. Do I have that right? Does anyone use straps for their tarp hangs?
I'm researching hammocks. I have a question that might be stupid, but I have to ask. I like the idea of a bridge hammock, but I don't like the extra weight. Is it possible to only use the spreader bar at the head end? I'm mostly interested in having space around my shoulders, and it wouldn't save a ton of weight, but one less bar is one less bar.
@@MidwestBackpacker I've seen that people do the carbon fiber pole upgrades, but that's a lot of extra cost to shave a little weight when you're first investing in a hammock kit. Maybe a future upgrade.
That was some pretty thorough Warbonnet coverage. Hammock tarps certainly have evolved. I still remember the old Hennessy asym tarps used to reduce weight. You got to choose whether your head got wet or your feet.
As far as the chafing goes, a continuous ridgeline with prussics for the poles would keep the poles from rubbing the tarp.
Regarding too big of a footprint, a wider tarp can be pitched narrower, but a narrower tarp can't be pitched wider.
I really like my Warbonnet Mambajamba 11' 20D silnylon. As light as the 11' minifly, but wider. I use a gathered end hammock
Great video. Very thorough video. I wish I had had this video several years ago when I started hammock again. I own the Superfly and I think it is a great tarp. I am happy to trade a little more weight for fuller coverage. I use spreader bars too. I think I got them from hammock gear. You can also use hiking poles in the same way to save a little bit more weight, Be sure to use shock cord and wrap theends couple times. I’ve been fine and I’ve gotten through several storms and windy nights. Thanks again!
Academy award performance
I got the kelty noah 16' tarp... its not as packable and not as light but although these hammock tarps advertise full coverage you would need to crawl into them and you have a real struggle getting the hang right while still staying off the ground and truly having "full coverage". I'll carry the extra two pounds and keep the wind off, not spending more than $100, and actually having room to keep my gear safe while maintaining space to stand up and move around
I sent my Super back to WB for the center pole mod. With the pullout poles and center mod it’s a like a big top! I should send my Mini in for the pullout loops. Looks great. Already got the poles. Hmmmm. Great video, very informative. Lots to choose from these days!
I hadn't realized Warbonnet quit selling the pullout panel poles. Like you, I've never had any issue, including a massive wind storm atop a ridge at Red River Gorge. I wrap my shock cord around each end 3 or 4 times, that seems to make it pretty secure. I use a continuous ridgeline with tarp hanging underneath the ridgeline, with poles resting atop the ridgeline.
I've used an 11' Thunderfly with the Ridgerunner in Spring/Summer/Fall. Just gives a little less coverage and slightly larger gap where suspension passes through than with 13' tarp but saves some weight.
I’ve had the Minifly for a couple of years now. Love it!!
Been through some crazy storms with it. Always kept me dry.
Do you have a ridgerunner and a 13’ mini fly?
Yer killin me bud...
Lordy!!! 😂🤣😅
Great video! I to did a lot of research and we only use Warbonnet hammocks and tarps. Great products and great customer service!👍🏻🇺🇸
Well done friend. Very detailed work!
Thanks for including info on the tarp spreader poles. I'll have to search the web for some to fit my Thunderfly.
Great video! Minifly here. I was looking for an Ultralight setup. I've had it out in really rough conditions. Very suprised at the outcome. I love it. My next order though would probably be a superfly. Because of coverage. You guys make great underquilts. Thank you
10:53 Did they really come down the trail to find a guy talking to himself blocking the path?!😂. Love the vid definitely about to pull the trigger on this tarp. Was going back and forth between ridge runner and banyan but you helped me make that decision.
Yeah. Little traveled trail and I got busted.
Another question! I have heard multiple people talk about using straps for suspension on the hammocks because cords and ropes on the tree can do harm to the bark. Hammocks are supporting a considerable amount of weight. But... What about the tarps? It looks like hanging a tarp with cording is generally acceptable, I'm guessing because that line is only supporting a fraction of the weight that the hammock lines are supporting. Do I have that right? Does anyone use straps for their tarp hangs?
No weight or damage with tarp
I'm researching hammocks. I have a question that might be stupid, but I have to ask. I like the idea of a bridge hammock, but I don't like the extra weight. Is it possible to only use the spreader bar at the head end? I'm mostly interested in having space around my shoulders, and it wouldn't save a ton of weight, but one less bar is one less bar.
You could. I’ve never tried it. I bought carbon fiber poles from Ruta Locura which are way lighter. About $100.
@@MidwestBackpacker I've seen that people do the carbon fiber pole upgrades, but that's a lot of extra cost to shave a little weight when you're first investing in a hammock kit. Maybe a future upgrade.
Quick question. How long are those spreader poles for the pull-outs?
55”
@@MidwestBackpacker how many sections make up one pole?
hammockgear.com/tarp-poles/
@@MidwestBackpacker Perfect, thanks again!!