My Cuben Tarp with Mods and Additions

Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Tarp with ridge pole mod, door management, and Dutchware bling. These mods are compatible with any tarp with similair specs. You don't have to spend money on DCF to achieve the same features. For me DCF is worth it because of how much backpacking I do per year and how much I use the tarp. For someone that goes on only 1-2 trips a year of course I do not recommend spending the money on expensive gear.

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[lawndad]

Finally...someone who explains every piece of their tarp set up in detail. Very simple and nice set up. Glad to see they got your new tarp out to ya.

[d.ave.g]

You could try attaching the two pullouts together so you would only need one pole in the middle to raise the sides. On each side attach the two pullouts so the line meets in the middle, then use the pole in the same manor. this way you have an extra pole to use for what you may need.

[ChrisfromFL]

Jason,
Quick note to let you know that after I viewed this video 3 months ago and I was finally able to get out in the woods and use my new Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber Tarp. I utilized all of your suggested tie-outs except the trekking poles over the top of the tarp since we were expecting rain during the night. As the thunder storm started to blow, I was able to quickly shut the flaps without getting wet.
Thanks for your tips and all your videos!

[tweetsfromthetrail]

Great Call with the Hiking Poles I have never seen that done before.

[tatmandu]

I like your prusik not tie outs for pole mod. I’ve been thinking of doing the same, good to see it in action, thanks for the vid!

[davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Jason, you are amazing and have taught me so much. Little by little I am employing your techniques into my setup. Thank you so much for your explicit instructions. Have a great weekend. Take Care

[ADVRaven]

Didnt even finish the video before I went and got the Dutchware ridgeline. I camp off my motorcycle, and switched to a hammock last year. I always hated the tarp set up, having to recenter by untying and retying... This makes so much more sense... Headed out again next weekend, so keeping my fingers crossed the ridgeline gets here in time. And yes, I did finish the video after buying the ridgeline.

[adamc.]

Great idea about the hiking pole mods! Definitely giving that a try. I switched to the mitten hooks for the doors as well after "borrowing" your original idea with the clips and had the same frustrations that drove you to switch. One mod I did though was remove the actual clip part of the mitten hook basically just making them into a hook. So much easier to move on and off without having to deal with the clips and there is no way hey will come off due to the tension in the shock cord

[Rayv_Lets_Go]

Awesome setup. I like what you did with the trekking poles and the tarp.

[bowler]

I’m definitely going to start hammock camping instead of tenting after watching your videos! Thank you

[derekl]

I this is the best tarp video out there. You hit on a lot of good tips. Good idea on the trekking pole spreader!

[visnuexe]

Another of good content in the whole beginner tarp series. I have the Duo asymmetrical hammock with surround bug net. I also bought a 10x12 tarp as extra protection against horizontal rain like we get in Florida. I think it is just nylon, which is pretty heavy, but strong. The door internal rig to outside stake is a super idea. I can always make tall stakes for flapping problem since I don't have walking sticks yet.

[fergusrb]

I am saving for a Warbonnet Super Fly tarp. I have seen that mod with the poles before, but you showed in detail how they were attached. My biggest problem so far is I don't use trecking poles, I use a walking staff. Stick would get pissed if i dumped him for some trecking poles and left him at home. I see what you can use trecking poles for like setting up porch mode or using them to set up a ground tarp config. More work in the back yard learning how to do this. Feels like the wilderness with four legged animals roaming till I cut the grass. I set my Blackbird XLC with a blue hardware store tarp in the back yard and Coal who is a Great Dane Lab mix wanted me to move over so he could get in :-) Learning a lot from your videos, thanks for everything. Bruce from the City of orange in Orange county California.
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[MagisterCobb]

WOW! Thank you so much! I have been using a Jacks R Better 11x 10 tarp for over five years. I love the tarp, love the coverage, but I have never been able to figure out the doors. I have always staked them out and could never get them to close just right. I have lost track of how many videos I have seen but no one has broken down a tarp set up the way you have. I am going to try your idea the first chance I get. The pole spacer idea is brilliant. Again, many thanks.

[uptrail]

Good setup! I should add some shock cord to my tie outs, but for some reason I just haven't done it yet. Maybe after our West Virginia trip in 2 weeks!! lol

[nateakse]

Awesome video Jason. I've got a similar setup with HG CF Tarp and use Tarpfly/dutch hook for continuous Ridgeline. Stole the idea from Derek of ultimate hang. Andrew Skurka also has a great video on guy line setup without hardware. Allows for natural anchor points which has come in handy on several occasions.

[cavtj]

That you Steve-O? Just messin' with ya Jason. Some great idea's. Thanks for sharing some of your knowledge!

[VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

I'm new to hammocking and when my hammock arrives from Darien, I will give some of your idea a try. They look good and make a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing.

[bradray]

I love posts like this. Good job and thank you! I think I'm going to use a lot of your ideas, but I'm going to splice everything to avoid the knots. =) When I was a Scoutmaster I did everything with knots (more to show the boys how knowing knots is useful), but now I'm all about the Dutch bling and how quick and simple it is. Also, I like a little more "V" in my tarp suspension so that I can have it straddle my hammock suspension and get lower to the ground (just requires a wasp on both sides).

[geraldhenrickson]

I have this exact tarp and am setting it up now. I cannot thank you enough for all these "mods".