5 years later and hoping you're still around doing this!! Super informative. Thank you!!

One of the best videos I've watched ! Great job on explaining knots and the setup .

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

justin stevens thanks a lot Justin. I hope it helps!

I just got my winter dream 12. This video answered every question I had about the tarp. Great video. Thank you

@TripleNickelOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I’m glad the video helped you out! Nick

Great show of different ways to hang your tarp. Being able to do the fold over quick and easy is one of my favorite things about the Hook Worms. The wasp and worms are two of my best purchases for ease of setup.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Dragon Roams I agree 100%! Love the hookworms and wasps!! 👍👍

Excellent explanations. I learned a lot, even though I've been hammock camping more than 10 yrs.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I’m glad it helped!! I’m still learning too! 👍

Excellent video! Quite the complete explanation of everything. I set up my Warbonnet Super Fly in a very similar manner. Differences: I use plastic toggles on both ends of my continuous ridgeline so I can make the 'Y' for my hammock suspension to pass through. And I use NamaClaws rather than Prusiks to attach the tarp to ridgeline. I've never considered using my hiking poles over the top for pole mods - an interesting idea that I will have to try. Thanks for making the video and sharing your set-up.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your setup! NamaClaws seem to be a popular choice! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks for this video. I’m waiting for hookworms to arrive to set up my new tarp. I’m planning to hike the AT and this set up will help lighten the load. Glad I found your videos.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane! Good luck on your AT thru hike! I hope you crush it!

Outstanding video Nick it is just what I was looking for especially the setup with the tarp have folded back. Simple set up but just couldn't wrap my mind around it. Thanks

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Incredible. You are very well informed which gives me the opportunity to make well-informed decisions. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Xelsorsior thank you for the kind words... I hope it helps! And thanks for subscribing!

Thanks Bill Burr, didn't know you were an avid outdoorsman as well as comedian: gonna adopt your setup for my new Superfly tarp with doors :)

Best video which covers it all. Thank you! Helped me a lot.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Metamorfos hey, thanks a lot for the comment! I’m glad it helped out!

Outstanding run down. Comprehensive and super clear. I learned a lot. Thankyou!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Owen Brown thanks a lot for the comment. I’m glad it helped you out!

Great video, very helpful. I particularly like what you did with the doors.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

John Blaser thanks! Happy New Year!

Man..were so glad we came across you channel 🌲

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I’m really glad you found the info useful!

Great tips and thorough explanations of each. Thanks.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad it helped!

really nice description of each mode. well done

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

TikkerLoS thank you. Hope it helped!

What a great video. So informative and easy to follow. Good job.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Sucio 43 thanks! I’m glad it helped!

Excellent video. Love your setup

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Nature Calls Backpacking thanks for the comment!!

Excellent overview and suggested system.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

KatJaguar1122 thanks a lot for the comment. Hope it helps!

I’m a new sub. Very informative video. Thank you. There are so many different ways to configure your tarp I like yours the best. Be blessed my friend and have a merry Christmas. John John

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

snaponjohn100 thanks for the comment. I hope it helps you with your set up! Have a Merry Christmas also!!

Agree with previous comment. Excellent presentation. Just received Hammock Gear 12 foot journey and was wondering how to make best use of it. Your have shortened my learning curve quite a bit. Thankyou.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Lou Goulet I’m glad you found the info useful! Any other questions please feel free to ask!! Be good!

@loug4626

6 жыл бұрын

Have viewed several times and adopting your methology. Thanks again. I did observe that u did not mention middle tie out point (little white patch along bottom in middle) and your use of it. I am assuming for winter use and or a hefty wind type of thing .

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Lou Goulet hey Lou. That patch is just the logo for the tarp. Nothing more than branding! Lol. If you’re looking for some added tie out points, UGQ could possibly add those for you with a quick email. A tie out point at that position could be beneficial for certain situations! Be good!

@loug4626

6 жыл бұрын

Ha..jokes on me as there is one on my HG 12 foot Journey....trip to optometrist due 😊

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Lou Goulet don’t sweat it! Lots of tarps have tie out points at that position. And I agree with your previous post, best used for windy conditions or just added security!!

Great video. So much good information for noobs like me. You Sir, deserve more subscribers. Count me in.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Richter thanks for the compliment! Check out some other vids on my channel. You might find some more useful info! Any questions, feel free to ask! 👍

I too have the same tarp, except I have the 13'. I also have the center pole mod. I definitely learned a little more on how to better setup my tie outs. THANK YOU. Great video.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Troy Anderson that tarp must be a beast at 13’ with the pole mod!! Glad the video helped you out!! thanks for watching!!

@troyanderson8879

6 жыл бұрын

It is. It's awesome all setup. My backpacking is more with Boy Scouts and we don't hike very far... so the added weight isn't a show stopper. If I were to do it over, I'd go with the 12' to make it a little easier to select tree's to hang between. Although, in porch mode, the 13' is fabulous.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Troy Anderson I agree, in regards to the extra length. It’s crazy how a foot makes such a huge difference. I’ve almost had to find different trees with the 12’, but had just enough.

@JesseAdams3

2 жыл бұрын

@@troyanderson8879 Do you have the end poles or center pole? Do you like the internal pole mod vs external? Did you do the tie out as well for options? I was thinking about the internal pole mod.

@JesseAdams3

2 жыл бұрын

@@TripleNickelOutdoors Did you consider using stretch cord for the tie outs with the hiking sticks on top?

Great video. Thanks!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Elmardx 15 glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

Great video !

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

this video actually made me purchase this tarp. And boy oh boy... production and shipping times are taking FOREVER. Upsetting to be so excited for something that wont show up for 1-2 months. So much for spring camping. Guess ill be rocking a winter tarp in the summertime.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! I have a set of UGQ quilts in queue! 7 weeks to go!! Lol You’ll be happy once it’s in your possession!! The tarp is SICK and well worth the wait!

Great tarp and video. Thanks

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. I usually leave the ridgeline attached to tarp with a soft shackle prusit (sp?) knot tied to it and slide the tarp with ridgeline into the snake skin. Makes for a very fast set up (attach both ends of ridgeline to trees slide off snake skin, stake out - done).

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome technique! Thanks for the tip! 👍

Cool review !

I refer to this video from time to time. It's THAT good. I have the 13' UGQ Winter Dream. However, I just ordered an 11' Winter Dream. 2 Reasons for going smaller size. There is only 1 real drawback on the 13'; the tarp rides a little higher above the hammock (Chameleon Wide) due to the 13' spread. Sometimes, that is NOT a drawback as it may be more favorable weather and it's nice to have it higher up able to move around easier around the hammock under the tarp. It's also nice to have all of that real estate underneath the tarp to keep dry. BUT when there is wind, I can't really lower it much due to my hammock suspension keeping the tarp higher, so there is more wind convection under the tarp. My idea behind the 11' version, is to get it lower and closer to the hammock and the sides getting closer to the ground. PLUS, I just bought the Teto Hammock Stand. And it isn't large enough for my 13' tarp.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you’re saying about the longer tarp and the suspension. That’s why 12’ is a pretty standard length for 11’ hammocks. You may find that the 11’ tarp may not be long enough for adequate coverage of your hammock. Keep experimenting with different pitches and angles! Thanks for the comment! Nick

@Tethysmeer

4 жыл бұрын

I'm on the brink of ordering, but can't decide if I should buy 11 or 12 for my Hennessy Explorer XL. What do you think?

@troyanderson8879

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Tethysmeer I checked on the 11' size to make sure it would fit over the 11' hammock. It clears it by about 10" ... I just looked up the specs on your hammock. It's 10' 10" long... at least the fabric is that long. I expect that the 11' will barely clear it if it's fully stretched out. if you allow sag in the hammock (if there is a ridge line in the hammock), then it will for sure fit an 11'. You can call Paul at UGQ and verify before purchasing.

@Tethysmeer

4 жыл бұрын

@@troyanderson8879 thx for your help! The hammock has a ridgeline and sags in. So maybe 11' would be sufficient. Decisions....

@troyanderson8879

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tethysmeer UGQ will customize tarps for you too. Someone posted a video of how UGQ made him a 13' tarp that had longer walls so that they went down to the ground even though the tarp was hanging high above the hammock. It was almost a "hammock hot tent". All he had to do was add a stove jack and stove... :) Anyway, Not sure what you're going for, but you can customize to get what you want. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqRl0beypdOXdbA.html

Genius! Thank you!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped!

nice! i use marlinspike hitch for my hammock on both end, it never occured to me to use it for the tie outs, i'll have to start doing that. it'll save some time from my usual taut line hitch

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah try it out. I’ve found it to be a good knot for my tie outs!

Nice video thanks

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Willis!

My go to for my set up lol

cool video, we have almost identical setups, grey wd12, I use 1.75mm grey lash it for everything: ridgeline, cont loops, soft shackles, guylines, panel pull lines, tensioners.. I swapped what i had going for my panel pull lines for what you have going for yours with just the line and prusik, i like your way better lol, I'm using a loop alien where you have your wasp.. i also have the dutch hooks spliced onto 6" line with fixed eye that's larks headed onto the ring on tarp ridgeline going to cont loops that are klemheist knots (tarp tensioners).. and i too have the hookworms and the shock cord mitten hook door closures, i have little 2" shock cord loops on my tarp guy outs i seen yours were bigger.. but that's cool.. i don't know if you had any knots in any of your lines and i don't know if you know, but knots can weaken a ropes strength by up 50% or more and tests have shown ropes usually break at the knot, kind of maybe looked like you had couple knots on your ridgeline or tensioners.. but heres couple of ideas for you too since i got a couple from you lol.. my panel pull lines are 6ft long, that way when I'm not using trekking poles on ridgeline i can still pull out the panels by using the trekking poles as you would in porch mode so, on one side both panel pull lines to one trekking pole, that's standing up in the ground, pulled and staked to ground, but depending on how tall things are you may get a better lift on your pull when poles are used on the ridgeline.. in porch mode i don't know if you have done it seen it or ever thought of it but you can undo your doors from each other and stake those to the ground as well off the sides giving you a little side coverage too.. not much but a little lol, even a slant so rain runs off.. and finally, you could take a small 5x7 tarp or something, i have a small outad tarp from amazon 5x7 roughly that i use.. but you can connect the tarp eyelets to panel pulls via soft shackle or carabiner or other personal preference and trekking pole the opposite end of the tarp out to the ground, off the side of your tarp, so you don't have to put your tarp into porch mode and still get a little covered porch to sit under, i use helinox chair zero, but right on man, cool stuff...later

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Cory T. Thanks for all the points you hit on Cory. I love hearing how other people have their gear set up! Most of my lines are spliced but i do use a marlin spike hitch to attach the guylines to the stake. I know that using knots does derate the overall strength of the line being used, but I don’t think that the zing it/lash it used on a tarp would be subjected to that amount of force. But who knows!! Lol I thought about changing my ridgeline from 2.2mm to 1.75mm lash it but I had the 2.2 lying around so that’s what I stayed with. I do wish it was all color coordinated though! Haha For the panel pulls... I keep some extra line in my pack just in case (2 - 6 foot lines). I max out on the lengths of the panel pulls and put them together then larks head one of the extra six foot lines to both of them, then run the extra line to the ground. ... I just bought a Chair Zero the other day!! Can’t wait to use it!! Thanks for all the tips and sharing your setup! ✌️

@mre4433

6 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that, i seen you do the marlin spike on stakes, if youre ever interested and wanted to check out some cheap light titanium shepherd and staple stakes, go to accessories at dreamhammock.com.. i have fixed eyes on tarp guylines and larks headed those to the the 6.5" staple stakes, theyre really nice, i use the 8" shepherd hooks stakes for my sparrow hammock

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Cory T. I also have some shepherd hooks from zpacks on my HG CF tarp. I’ve been experimenting with different stakes to see which ones I like. I like the vargo y stakes but they do weigh more than titanium shepherd hooks. However, they hold a lot better and don’t bend as easy. I haven’t run into a catastrophic problem using shepherd hooks so maybe I should just switch over! Lol I’ll check out those Dream Hammock stakes!

@mre4433

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i did the switch from y stakes to dream hammock stakes, i like the staples for the tarp because it gives you 2 points of contact into the ground as opposed to 1 so 4 stakes is 8 points of contact into the ground.. Pretty sturdy..

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Cory T. Thanks Cory! I’ll check them out!

Ingenious! Why dont you have more videos and reviews!?!?!? More!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

BIG FRANK Thanks! Started a year ago so they’ll be more to come! Thanks for subscribing! 👍✌️

@bigfrank2959

5 жыл бұрын

@@TripleNickelOutdoors I look forward to it! don't usually see such efficient and useful vids! keep up the good work!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

BIG FRANK thanks again!

@bigfrank2959

5 жыл бұрын

no, thank YOU @@TripleNickelOutdoors

People really like to make things complicated. I just have a square tarp with paracord on the corners. I set it up in about a minute, no fiddling with little hooks and extra tieouts.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great you found a setup that works for you.

I like the overall shape and design but don't understand putting a seam right at the top/middle of the tarp..

@TripleNickelOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not 100% sure of the need, but I imagine it may have to do with strength and reinforcement. Especially, when it’s pulled taught when it’s pitched.

Great video. Question, (maybe it has been asked) how does this setup work in strong winds with shock cords as apposed to straight tie to the tarp? I bought the Hex Hanger 12 in woodland camo from HGQ.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had it set up in winds that were of serious concern. However, I do carry two 6 foot lengths of 1.75mm Zing it as part of my kit. If the need were to arise, I do have the option to stake the doors down with a little added security. The shock cord has worked so far without a problem! Thanks for the comment! Happy Holidays, Nick

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

steve s. As far as the tie outs to the corners... I like having the shock cord because it does give the tarp a little “give” instead of it being extremely taught at all times. Also, the zing it is easily removable from the shock cord if you needed to secure it straight to the tarp! Options!! Lol 👍

How well are the corner tie outs reinforced?

Would you be willing to make some more of the tarp pullout lines that you hooked onto your trekking poles to widen the inside of the tarp? How much would you charge per line? I am looking to purchase around eight lines. I have a couple of tarps that I want to use them with.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, but I don't make the lines for purchase. Give it a try, I find it enjoyable!

Hi Nick How high of Trap and Hammock did you setup perfect point .What space trap and hammock ?

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanaphan Duangmong I usually try and find trees that are spaced 12-20 feet apart. 15-17 feet being the most optimal. Use the link below to calculate the height your hammock suspension should be to try and get that perfect hang: theultimatehang.com/wp-content/themes/hueman-child/hammock-calc.php As for the tarp, the weather will be the biggest factor on how high or low you set it. If the weather is bad, pitch it low to the hammock to try and get as much coverage as possible. If the weather is nice you might not even need it!! Hope this helps!! Nick

@roytd96

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick for your good advised.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

Thanaphan Duangmong you’re welcome!! Good luck!

How did you remove the double rings on the tie outs? I also want to permanently attach shock cord to the tie out points instead.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

They’re attached like a key ring. Easy to take off. I’ve been pleased with using my shock cord tie outs!

@NostalgicLink

4 жыл бұрын

@@TripleNickelOutdoors Cool, thanks for the info.

@NostalgicLink

4 жыл бұрын

@@TripleNickelOutdoors Finally placed an order for a Winter Dream 12'.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Leiðulfr Link awesome you won’t be disappointed!

There's a link for everything but the shockcord. LOL. I've never bought shock cord before, and there are far too many options!

@TripleNickelOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Here ya go! 3/32” shock cord should be good for most of your DIY projects! Enjoy! dutchwaregear.com/product/shock-cord/

Show the hook worm up close,please

What kind of cordage is that?

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Guyline is 1.75mm zing-it and ridgeline is 2.2mm zing-it.

@dman7106

3 жыл бұрын

@@TripleNickelOutdoors okay thank you. Looks like it tied and held knots well? I was afraid it wouldnt. All i have is 550 paracord, will that work instead of zing it?

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

@Darcy Bettridge it’ll work but it’s much less desirable. Paracord has the tendency to stretch a lot more, especially when wet.

What about the bugs?

@alblazashirley8965

Жыл бұрын

If you use permethrin you wouldn't need to. Also having a bug net comes in handy

I just can't get that twisty in. I'm about 50%. Good video.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you can get the other 50

Not sure where you live, but those little Shepard hooks would not fly in Colorado, your tarp would be flapping in the breeze.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

If I ever come to Colorado I’ll be sure to swap them out for some Y-Stakes.

If you are 50 degrees FH, then this is OK. Really need to put tarp to the ground to avoid cold convection…..

@alblazashirley8965

Жыл бұрын

Not if your using a UQ and OQ.

If I have to seam seam seal it, it’s not worth purchasing. I go to a company like Hammock Gear that does it as part of the purchase.

@TripleNickelOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

You’re missing out on some quality gear then. Hammock gear is great, I have their DCF tarp, but you should still give tarps like the Winterdream and the Superfly a go. Even if you have to seam seal them! Thanks for the comment. Nick