This system of rigging the doors is nothing short of genius. Highly recommended!

Dude, sup! I watch a lot of hiking gear videos, and I just got my first proper hammock. Just wanted to slide in and give you a shout, your videos help me out so much. So thank you, greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

If your parents are interested, my birthday is coming up soon so a cuben tarp would be super awesome! I kid, I kid. Nice gift and it's cool that they have that setup for the doors. If my better half let's me, I'm wanting to get a cuben tarp myself.

I agree, who ever came up with that door management system is brilliant. thanks for showing us this.

I got a 5 inch folding fire box (parents)for my birthday and a set of 20 degree HG quilts (wife) . I know we're not supposed to say it but I now have all the gear I need for year around play. We both are very lucky. Can't wait to see your next video. Take care, Al

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Pumpkin Village Maple Awesome. I've been saying I have all the gear I need for about a year and a half now yet I keep "needing" things

I love those clips and the system demonstrated here. Thank you.

I got the tarp about 1 year ago and have never regretted the out go of the money. Yes the sticker price was a shock, but we'll worth every penny. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. Pat he's NC

Great video Jason. I have been saving up for this tarp and I will definitely be rigging the doors this way. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. Eric

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+MissouriMan1968 Thanks

Very nice setup with that tarp.....Take care, Bluefin.

you blew my mind with those little clips on the doors!

I LOVE your door idea. Just placed the order. I'm tired of getting out of the tarp in the rain. Problem solved.

Just wanna say thanks for so many great videos, have been on a couple of trips myself and finaly i brought my first Hammock (Warbonet Blackbird). Expensive shit when buying it from Denmark but hopefully it will be every penny worth. Peace out!

Wow, that door trick is really cool! Thank you, I learned something today :) Have great fun with your tarp!

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

You might also find this useful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXhq2seRccfccrg.html&t=24m12s

I just bought that exact setup on eBay, can't wait to get it

Thanks a lot for this one Jason. I got my cuben tarp earlier this spring and have been looking for a good way to manage the doors. This seems like a great way to be able to quickly deploy the doors (something I wish I'd had with me last weekend!). I know this wasn't your creation but thank you for taking the time to film and post the video.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

np. the only downside i see doing this is it may eventually put tension on the stitching where the guy out points are. I could be wrong. I haven't used mine outside yet. So we shall see. But HG had posted this on their facebook so they must think it will be fine.

@FatherGoat

8 жыл бұрын

I was excited to give this a shot so I ran to WalMart after work last night and picked up some paracord clips (used for making paracord bracelets) and headed out to the old R&D location. It only took a few minutes fighting with the bugs to get this all rigged up and I've got to say... it... is... SLICK! Also, so far as wear and tear on the seams, I recall reading a forum post over on HammockForums from Shug where he said the owner of HammockGear told him to "crank 'er down tight" when setting up the CF tarp. I think the tarp is much stronger than it's delicate demeanor would have us believe.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Father Goat that's good to know. I still haven't brought this tarp out to n a trip yet but have been setting it up outside in the backyard woods to try it out.

Happy birthday. Now go celebrate by hitting the trails!

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+arcana1973 Planned on it. Thanks!

best tarp ever! you can easily save a pound switching to the Cuban fiber tarps.

Happy Birthday! Enjoy it's a great tarp. The clips are an interesting idea. I have been using mitten hooks. I'm liking how they work with the doors. Thanks for the first look.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian MD mitten hooks would work fine as well, same concept.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing the setup. Hope you have a good trip at the RRG.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Holbrook Thanks, I can't wait!

very nice, I really like the door clip mod. Also, the bloopers at the end of your videos are cute

Great BDay present!

That's one nice Cuban tarp my friend. You can also use a tautline hitch in the corners to save weight.

Wow, nice mom & dad!

I’ve ordered mine, but have to wait till March for the Dutch wear Banyon bridge Hammock to be available. Just had to see what all the hammock hype was all about. I can’t knock it till I try it. As they say. Thanks for the Tarp tips Frozen I’ll have to add them to my set up.

We talked about my winter hammock trip with the problem that I had from the wind. I looked into the door options, but it added weight to the Edge Tarp. I really like your new setup! Still lightweight for the entire setup with the doors. I can just imagine what my parents would say if I asked them for a Cuben Fiber Tarp! Can you post a picture on facebook comparing packed sizes with your new and regular tarp? Great Video! :)Thanks! Bob

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+uptrail71 Just post a comment on FB and I'll reply to it with the pic uptrail

Gotta love Hammock Gear!

those clips are a great idea :D I'd still bring some extra stakes though, just in case you get ideas when you're out there and want to do some fancy pitching.

Thinking I should make the switch from tent to hammock.. Pretty cool setup. Let me know when you're hiking near Johnstown

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+KC3FSX I'll be finishing up there in about 2 weeks on my Laurel Highlands thru hike provided everything goes smoothly.

Happy birthday! Nice tarp, those tarps are made of the hopes and dreams of unicorns aren't they? 😬

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Watson Yes they are

Whew I already bought a superfly so you're only costing me a couple of bucks for the quick connects THANKS A LOT JASON

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+patrick sanders Works pretty well I must say. I like that if I need to deploy the doors in a hurry I don't have to get wet at all

@hermeticallysealed

8 жыл бұрын

+Outdoor Adventures Interesting to see how the shock cord cuts down the wind noise (if it does). I think the cuben isn't supposed to stretch like silnylon (so the internet tells me).

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

Yea it doesn't stretch like silnylon and it also doesn't absorb water like silnylon.

NICE!!!!! I really like this idea!

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Amanda, check out this one. It's a way more updated look at it and some additions/mods I've made over a year of use. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYZmpMSEd9q2qcY.html

Nice setup, with the doors closed it looks like a hanging tent!

Thanks Jason. Have and be safe in the Red River Gorge.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt G Thanks

Hi beavis!

That tarp looks awesome. I don't think I have seen one that fully closes like that one, that is real cool. The cuben fiber looks thin and flimsy on camera. I have never seen it in person so maybe I am wrong. Looking forward to seeing it in action out in its natural environment if you try for the RRG again>>>>>>>>>Chris R

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Rob Marley It feels as strong if not stronger than silnylon. The texture is similair to a mix of tyvek and a garbage bag. It feels solid though, more solid than I thought it was going to be.

I have that tarp too and I love it. That's a great idea about the doors. What is the line that runs up above the tarp for?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Jay Son that's a continuous Ridgeline. It allows me to string out the line between 2 trees then adjust the tension and position on the fly via some prussik loops attached to the ends of the tarp. Makes setup very fast

you helped me decide purchasing the blackbird xlc and now the tarp.. should I just buy the cuben fiber and go straight for the hogs stuff or get a MJ for now and save money. I don't have any trips coming up but I will be using it for weekends during the summer with temps up to 110. I don't see the doors being used until maybe winter..opinions? I was thinking summer will be a 3 season yeti with the mj..then come winter upgrade to a cf and hg incubator

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+408grow cuben fiber isn't necessary but it's a huge weight savings. I wish they could figure out to make silnylon not soak up water. That's the really cool thing about cuben (dyneema)

Great info. I'm getting ready to take the cuben plunge, but see that those door clips are no longer available. Any other sources for them? Mahalo

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Mike Walrath I think Dutchware might sell them. If not get mitten hooks. They do just about the same thing

cool gift but can u demonstrate how it would looks once the taros packed up,to see ?

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+George rosado my latest backpacking video shows it packed up if you would like to see it.

Hello. I know in one of your videos you mentioned replacing the CF tube/ snake skins with mesh ones. Where did you get the mesh ones? I couldn't recall and would like a set or two. Thank you for all of your excellent videos. I hope you get out again soon to enjoy the Fall.

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Adam Holbrook it was in the west rim video and you can get them at wildernesslogics.com actual editing a video right now. Also heading back out next weekend. So 2 videos incoming.

@adamholbrook2281

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Thank you. I just got back from an AT section hike of the Roan Highlands. It's a must do. Will Wood aka Red Beard and David Gray both have great youtube videos of the section. I'll be doing it again, it was that good. We did the David Gray route Northbound from Indian Grave Gap to US 19 at the Mountain Harbour Hostel. There are shuttles available from MTN Harbour or from uncle Johnnys in Erwin depending on which direction you want to hike etc. Everything you need to plan it is in the AWOL guide and by watching the mentioned videos.

They cost a little more but worth it , I have had mine about 2 years now and I never hike with out it.

Now that you've had this tarp a few years and put some trips on it, do you find that it is wide enough for ample wind and rain protection? I've heard others say that it is not and wish they had ordered the larger Palace tarp. Thanks!

@FrozensAdventures

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like it about 6 inches wider to be completely honest. But I think the winter palace is too wide for my liking. You can always pitch your tarp lower.

I’ve read that shock cord isn’t needed on the d ring lime with sil tarps. Do you agree with that or when I buy my setup do you suggest shock cord opposed to zing attached to my fleaz?

@FrozensAdventures

5 жыл бұрын

You can use either one. I still use it on my tarp

@mikebullis1918

5 жыл бұрын

Outdoor Adventures thanks

Great video OA! What length shock cord do you have on your doors to connect to the opposite door and to close the door?

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

Haven't forgot about this comment. I just haven't been home long enough to get this measure for you. I don't think I measured it though tbh because it's going to be different for every tarp. I would cut a longer length than you need and put cords together with just a bit of tension and adjust from there.

@rmoran113

6 жыл бұрын

Assume the 1/16 chord would be fine for the doors?

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

+Richard Moran I use 3/32 I believe.

OK Jason. I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger and getting this tarp. Should I do it? Is it worth it?

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

Just seeing this comment now. Sometimes I don't get notified because youtube messes up. I really like my tarp so far. I've had no issues with it and makes me considerably lighter.

What is the length on the shock cord you added? Also, what is the diameter of shock cord (3/32, 1/16 or 1/8)? Thanks

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

The original article www.adventurealan.com/method-to-manage-hammock-tarp-doors/ has everything you need, I followed the instruction word for word and it came out great. Finally used my cuben on a 4 day trip and had to deploy the doors in the rain, I stayed completely dry and it worked out great.

Have you ever try to use it like a tent with the hiking pole ?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

I have not, I have a hard time sleeping on the ground.

ok frozen is there a rule for how you run your Ridgeline? on this video you have yours obove the tarp I see that alot in tarp videos on KZread, I run mine under the tarp thinking it makes the tarp stronger due to wind/rain/snow. what is your opinion on this I'm lost on this question.

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+prereitz doesn't matter. For Cuben tarps they are taped at the top and can get abraised over time so I keep mine on top

@willshaf

6 жыл бұрын

by running it above the tarp it would keep any rain accumulating on the ridgeline from running down itself and dripping inside/under the tarp.

I bought the clips & shock cord and am about to buy the tarp from HG. Wondering if you have any regrets about the tarp itself or the set up now that you are a couple years down the road? Thanks.

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

No regrets at all. I still love it and wouldn't change a think. I do however have an updated video about the tarp setup if you are interested. Makes it a little easier and tad lighter: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYZmpMSEd9q2qcY.html

@derekl2882

6 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks. I have the Cuban Fiber HG skin as well, but was just looking at mesh bag actually. I use the same continuous ridge line from Dutch (with soft shackles). I put my ridge line under my tarp, but I see you have it over - I will give that a try. I don't know why I put it under, I think I felt like this would keep it more taut but I guess that's not necessary true or even a relevant factor. Anyway, thanks for the videos and feedback. Tarp talk, always fun.

Do you store your hookworms with your stakes and guy lines? Do they ever slide off the cordage when packing up?

@FrozensAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

This video is more updated: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYZmpMSEd9q2qcY.html I wrap the guyline with my hookworms around the stakes and shove them in a tent stake bag.

@BobPreis

6 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks for all the helpful info. I'm just getting started with hammock camping, and I'm trying out some of the ideas you're sharing in these vids. Much appreciated.

hey bud, just got my superfly, shock cord, clips & zing it! You and the adventurealan say three feet of shock cord but how much zingit do I use on the small alternating clips to close the door?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+408grow just a 3 inch loop or so. Not very big. Just enough to loop it onto the line locks or tieouts

@frvnkie.g

7 жыл бұрын

Copy that sir, again thanks. you're the reason for my whole setup!

How loud is the rain on this tarp compared to a sil nylon tarp?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+dedilify I'd say it's about 2x louder.

Just got mine but haven’t tried it yet

Awesome setup! I saw that door management system and put it on my new tarp. I have a full video of it on my channel if you get a chance to check it out!

Is the "camo" version stronger material than the green color?

@FrozensAdventures

5 жыл бұрын

Can't answer the question solidly. Look at the oz per square yard. If it's higher then yes it is.

@sillllverback

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrozensAdventures Thx for the fast reply..

Did you try the Zpacks? I hesitate between the two

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Tanuki I have an order of zpacks cuben fiber stuff sacks coming soon. I'm sure they are both similar tarps. After my experience with hammock gear though I have had some issues with their accessories falling apart. The sleeve they sent me needed to be sent back from repairs. And on one of the d rings on the tarp it wasn't sewn and had to be sent for repairs.

Did you make the video on the sleeve?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Tanuki I have not but I do not like it. I feel it will get mildew. And the stitching rips easily. I use mesh snakeskins now from wildernesslogics.com

If I decide to go with that awesome door management system, do I forego the $12.95 tie-backs offered as an add-on?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

You can forego those yes, however a little insight after a year of using my tarp. I wish I would have gotten them for deployment of just 1 set of doors. If I had to get this tarp again. I'd have the same setup but add those tiebacks.

@davidsosna5913

7 жыл бұрын

Oh, good point. With this management system there is no way to open only one set of doors since you hook each door to the opposing door on the other side of the tarp.

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

There are ways to do it but you have to tie them to the pullouts on the outside of the tarp. I'd get them. Hope that helps

@davidsosna5913

7 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, and thanks for the ridiculously quick responses.

Thanks for the great review! I see they do the camo and that may be the one I get. What is the size of this one? Oh...tell mom & dad that my birthday is coming up soon. :D

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

it's the 11'. Also not a review just a first look. I'll have a review come spring time.

@OldSchoolreloaded

7 жыл бұрын

Well ok then....I will watch for it.

Did you try tarp in silpoly ?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

+Tanuki no not yet.

Where did you get the tarp?

@FrozensAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

HammockGear.com

We're can I get this tarp ?

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Josephine Young you can find this on hammockgear.com/

Damn birds

Damn this setup is sexy as hell.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+devilseucharist :)

All I got for my birthday was a stinking pair of socks , well they stink now.

@FrozensAdventures

8 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Mullins Are they at least synthetic socks?

lose the snake, save the weight?

@FrozensAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Nah makes packing up super easy.