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« on: January 03, 2010, 05:48:44 PM »
I am thinking of upgrading my HH Expedition tarp. For all the hangers out there what type set up do you have?
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2010, 10:45:50 PM »
OES tarps are top of the list for me.

Speer tarps are nice also.

There are lots of new folks out there making really good hammock accessories. Are you looking for a winter tarp, summer, all around?
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2010, 11:15:06 PM »
Quote from: Hetairoi on January 03, 2010, 10:45:50 PM
OES tarps are top of the list for me.

Speer tarps are nice also.

There are lots of new folks out there making really good hammock accessories. Are you looking for a winter tarp, summer, all around?


I second what Hetairoi said about both Outdoor Equipment Supplier and Speer Tarps.

I frequently use my OES MacCat DeluxeTarp during warmer weather.  Its catenary cut allows a quick taut pitch every time.
With a "front porch".
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/bearpawat99/Mammoth%20Cave%20Oct%2009/016a.jpg
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Battened down for weather.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/bearpawat99/Blue%20Blaze%2009%20VA/123.jpg
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In cooler weather I prefer my Speer Winter Tarp. 
It is VERY roomy in "porch" mode.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/bearpawat99/Pinhoti%20Trail%20Oct%2009/013a.jpg
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But when the cold wind blows, the end flaps block out virtually all wind.
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I've used it in 18 degree weather with wind chills below zero, and it was a champ!
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2010, 12:39:11 AM »
Another nod for the Speer winter tarp!! Gawd I love that thing!!
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2010, 08:56:15 AM »
go with the Speer Winter Tarp and realize it just isn't for winter
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2010, 12:28:32 AM »
Ewker buddy!!!  Will I see you at soruck?  Hope so!  Be safe til then
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2010, 09:01:45 AM »
Cuffs, I will be there in Cabin "C"   Grin Evil
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2010, 09:02:45 AM »
The Speer looks impressive.  May just have to try that one with my HH.  Thanks for the info.
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2010, 11:30:12 AM »
Another vote for the Speer Winter tarp and a vote for the JRB 10x10 for summer use. It is light and only needs two stakes.
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2010, 11:46:00 AM »
Thanks for all the advice everyone, I think I am going to order the Speer Winter Tarp tonight.

What type rope do you use for the tie outs and ridge lines?
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2010, 04:15:51 PM »
Quote from: JC785 on January 05, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Thanks for all the advice everyone, I think I am going to order the Speer Winter Tarp tonight.

What type rope do you use for the tie outs and ridge lines?

order the WinterTarp Accessory Kit for  $17  It is at the bottom of the tarp page
-10 NoTangle GuideLines 1.7 oz
-Silnylon Stuff Sack 9.5"x 11.5"; 0.4 oz
-Instructions

the no-tangle line is great  
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2010, 08:18:54 PM »
Just ordered the Speer Winter Tarp and 8 stakes from hammockforums.co m cant wait to try the new setup out. Thanks for the advice everyone.
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2010, 09:46:07 PM »
Sweet Josh. Cant wait to compare your Speer with my slightly modified 11'x9' Warbonnet !

We still scheduled for the first weekend of Feb?
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2010, 12:47:03 AM »
Just a little late on the reply but I have an Eno Dry fly.
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2010, 09:13:22 AM »
Quote from: 9civichatch3 on January 05, 2010, 09:46:07 PM
Sweet Josh. Cant wait to compare your Speer with my slightly modified 11'x9' Warbonnet !

We still scheduled for the first weekend of Feb?

As for now we are.
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