Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock Tarp, Hammock Tent – Rain Tarp for Camping Hammock – Camping Gear Must Haves w/Easy Set Up Including Tent Stakes and Carry Bag

10 reviews for Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock Tarp, Hammock Tent – Rain Tarp for Camping Hammock – Camping Gear Must Haves w/Easy Set Up Including Tent Stakes and Carry Bag

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   Matthew S Tidman – 19/06/2020

   I used this tarp for a week-long camping trip with my ENO Singlenest hammock. I had some difficulty setting it up as I did so in moderate wind as a storm was blowing in. I did get wet the first night I used it, but when I inspected everything in daylight, I realized this was due to not adjusting the tarp over my hammock correctly, letting rain fall directly on the exposed edge of my hammock. After adjusting, the tarp kept the rain off perfectly.

   The system they have for adding tension to the tarp works very well, but you will want to make sure that you pull the line through a bit and tie an overhand knot, otherwise the cord can slip out while you adjusting the tension. It’s not too difficult to reinsert the cord, but it is annoying when it slips out on you the first time. Each guy line gives ample length for a variety of configurations. I wish the cordage was made out of a lighter color, however, as I found it difficult to see in the dark.

   The tent stakes that were included are decent aluminum pegs, similar to MSR Groundhog pegs, though sadly not as robust. I managed to bend one peg as I was trying to push it in with my foot. The other three went in cleanly and the reflective strands in the pull loop kept me from tripping over the line in the dark more than once. I did have one tent peg come out of the ground on its own, but this was due to the soil it was inserted into being lose, rather than an issue with the peg.

   Overall I can recommend this product as a decent starter tarp for hammock camping. It’s not overly expensive and will give you a good entry point before dropping larger sums on other tarp options.

2. Rated 4 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – 01/09/2020

   I’ve used this tarp on a handful of occasions now and have been very pleased. The inclusion of LineLoc3 hardware at every tie-out point is AMAZING and is definitely something I would custom request from a higher end tarp purchase. I’ve had to set-up in the rain, take down in the rain, sleep through rain with this tarp and there’s no signs of water leaking through. Using this over an 11ft DW Chameleon hammock and have had very few drops noticeable on the ends, but that was with a thick drizzle and the tarp ridgeline far higher than the hammock’s.

   My only complaint would be the cordage. The paracord started to fray after only a few uses and one of the lines had the core pushing out the side so bad it was pretty difficult to remove. Swapped all cordage out for reflective stuff and it that makes spotting your set-up at night a breeze. I’d also recommend getting enough cordage to make a continuous ridge line. Another smaller complaint would be the stitching, it’s far from perfect and has noticeable fraying after little use.

   Stakes are perfectly usable aluminum y-stakes with a bit of orange reflective cord on them.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Hawk On – 05/01/2021

   We bought this as a last minute item when the weather report turned soggy.
   It is not a rectangle shape as others have stated, but it’s a good top fit for a 6 person dome tent. It would definitely work well for smaller tents as well. We purchased some collapsible poles that we used that made another huge difference for keeping our gear dry. If you’ve ever been rained on in later summer season (technically they’re monsoons) in Grand Teton NP or Yellowstone (basically the Rocky Mountains), you understand that using a single rain fly is basically planning on getting a tent shaped swimming pool with all your gear floating about. Adding this layer helps keep gear dry as a single rain fly simply can’t cut that amount of rain fall, meaning with this you stay dry, or at least we did. We even had a 12 hour straight rain storm that it protected us from and we’re super grateful we bought it the the day before we left town. We kept saying how it had saved the trip.
   Need to know: -It’s designed for a hammock but covers a 6 person dome tent well.
   -It comes with ground stakes, but poles are extra. Plan accordingly.
   -There is an up and underside, upside has the cool Owl logo on it. Put that outside facing.
   – It packs down well in it’s own supplied gear bag; air out any moisture and repack to protect the nature of the product.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   Beatriz Germino – 05/02/2021

   Lo regale a mi yerno y le fue muy útil para las actividades que desempeña regularmente, tanto en su trabajo como sus hoɓies.
   Eso me gusto mucho porque encontré además que dejara de verme como su “suegra” para pasar a ser como su mamá que quiere que se divierta con protección.

5. Rated 5 out of 5

   Dave – 27/05/2021

   For a one-use item, this is very good. I went camping in the Poconos last weekend and there was a lot of rain. This helped keep me dry in my hammock. If you plan on using this for the occasional camping outing and you’re not really “roughing it,” this will suffice just fine. But I think you could swap it out for a regular tarp that would have more uses if you’re using it for a bug out or survival pack. But for the purpose it was built, I couldn’t be any happier. I will very slightly ding it for the lightweight stakes. They are very light, indeed, but they do bend/break fairly easily. I would recommend something a little sturdier. But stakes are cheap and easy to find, so it’s not a big deal.

6. Rated 5 out of 5

   Justin Rosado – 28/11/2021

   Very easy to use. The steaks to hold down work perfectly. The fast wind and hard rain did not disrupt performance. Easy pull to tighten paracords. Best tarp I’ve used hands down. Sub minute set up! Store it away just as fast

7. Rated 5 out of 5

   Loretta G – 20/08/2022

   I’m a cashier at a grocery store and this gizmo is exactly what I needed to assist me with opening plastic grocery bags.
   I glued a magnet on the bottom of it so that I could stick it to any metal surfaces. that way it doesn’t move around..It works perfect.

8. Rated 5 out of 5

   Chris Williams – 08/12/2022

   Use this for off the grid camping. Very nice and ease of set up.

9. Rated 5 out of 5

   D. H. Bender – 16/03/2023

   This has proved to be a great tarp – I’ve used this several times so far and it’s held up phenomenally. I’ve even used this in a very heavy thunderstorm and this tarp has still held its own.

   The only thing I would change would be adding length to it. It seems to come up short when compared to my hammock which is a normal length. If anything I feel like this tarp could useal maybe an extra 6 inches? Tie outs seem very durable and provides good shade.

10. Rated 5 out of 5

    Chip Desormeaux – 02/04/2023

    I purchased the hammock, bug net, and rain fly.

    I’ve slept in more expensive hammock kits, this one is just as good for about half the price.

    I only have a few negatives about this particular product:
    – the picture shows 4 stakes are included with the fly, which you really need. Mine shipped with none. Luckily I had extra stakes.
    – I wish a larger bag came with the kit so all three parts fit in one bag. This is important when you’re packing for your trip. It’s too easy to possibly forget to pack one of the bags. Also, when you arrive to your site, it’s a lot easier to pull out one bag than to fish around for where you put all the parts. It’s easy enough to find a bag to put them in, however.
    – it was difficult to find instructions for assembly. It’s not hard to find videos for this. But when you’re out in back country with no Wi-Fi, that’s kind of useless. A hammock is fairly intuitive for a seasoned camper, but I can see a novice really struggling with this (especially the bug net). I have a tent that has assembly instructions printed right on a label which is sewn into the tent bag. That would be useful for this hammock.

    Camping with a hammock vs. a tent has some advantages and disadvantages…

    Pros:
    – less weight in your pack
    – takes up less space in your pack
    – better air circulation than a tent
    – better sleeping conditions, much more comfortable
    – less impact on the environment
    – a hammock can be set up over ground conditions that are otherwise unsuitable for a tent, like rocky ground or a steep slope

    Cons:
    – no secure place for your backpack and other gear to protect from rain or critters
    – it does take a little longer to set up than a tent
    – not all camp sites have a place to set up a hammock. Needs two sturdy trees 12-15 feet (3-4m) apart

    Some advice to novice campers: you need some basic knowledge of knots to be able to securely set up a hammock. Otherwise, you’ll end up with an unsafe hammock, and possibly knots that you can’t untie when you’re ready to leave. Particularly, you need to be very familiar with the taut-line hitch (or similar knot) and HOW it works, and the bowline (and WHY it’s superior to other similar knots).

    It’s also very wise to do a practice set up BEFORE you strike out for your trip. You don’t want to be figuring this out on-site. Plus there’s a fair amount of packaging and labels that you can more easily dispose of at home than out in the wild.