I was using the hammock as a chair and to relax in. The tarp was for eating under if it rained. I actually slept in my Tarptent Cloudburst with Sherpa. I purposely brought extra weight to test my external frame pack out (3.3 lbs...empty). When i hammock, i use the tarp over me and Sherpa sleeps directly under the set up. Works out well, since i am only inches away from his head if he gets scared...he's a big chicken after dark and prefers the tent. He's real brave in the daylight, though....

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Hammockers aren't stuck up, they're just above it all.