@oherrala

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."

https://theultimatehang.com/2013/02/15/the-truth-about-hammock-camping-claim-3-hammocks-are-quick-and-easy-to-set-up/

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

@parslii

To each his/her own on tarp shape I'm sure.

If you think about it tho... a hex tarp is just a diamond (square) shape with two of the points chopped off (dotted lines in image). I've done this with a cross-rope to double back the one point (because there is an obstruction or empty space beyond).

The diamond becomes a hex if you use the four orange pull-outs shown here. Some square (diamond) tarps have such pull-outs.You can have it both ways!

Hybrid example: if the wind was coming from the upper right, you could use the corresponding pull-out to "dip" the fly in that quadrant, so only one extra rope needed.

Thanks for the feedback!