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Continuing Thread on #HammockCamping
I had to discover this on my own, wish somebody had told me... 
The general instruction you'll see repeated everywhere is hang your hammock with with the straps at a 30° angle. This is generally true but misses a few subtle points. First, you don't really need to think about the angle if you have a ridge line. Pull the ridge line tight and you're there! Second, a gathered-end hammock should be pitched with the foot slightly higher than the head. If you don't do this you will probably slide down to the foot of the hammock while you sleep.
https://mdpaths.com/rrr/camping/hammocks/hammock_guide/index.html
@nickrauchen Every hammock camper should have book The Ultimate Hang by Derek Hansen on bookshelf.
To work as a reference or to be borrowed/given to next keep hanger.
There's also short booklet that covers the really basics.
Thanks!
His "Claim #3" seems to agree with me... "A diamond tarp is a good compromise between good coverage and easy set-up verses an asym tarp."
I will probably add "half-way" tie-outs (orange lines in graphic) to the diamond tarp I've used for years. I've been in situations (cliffs) where I've strung a line between two-trees, and folded the point of the tarp around that line and back under the hammock. (blue line in graphic) This also works when up against a rock wall or similar.
I've actually had a lot of experience pitching on "cliff edges" (usually no more than 20-30ft drop). For one I just tied to a full 1L water bottle (could use a bag of rocks, etc.) and let it hang over the edge. (top of graphic)
Of course if you are sleeping under the stars and have a spreader pole you don't need ANY extra lines (other than two trees and the hammock straps). 
https://mdpaths.com/rrr/camping/hammocks/hammock_guide/index.html
