Dutchware Gear Xenon Bonded Wide Winter Tarp

Team Dutchware Gear to the rescue. Recently, I purchased a Xenon Bonded wide winter tarp from Dutchwaregear, located in Lancaster, Pa. This video briefly covers my purchase of same and great experience with this company, highlighting their service after the sale. I should mention one error I discovered in my comments, referencing guying out my tarp with a Dutch Hook. It was actually their Hook Worm that I employed on my tarp guylines. You can find all of Dutch's products on Dutchware Gear's website. I purchased this tarp at my expense and received no discounts, nor did DutchwareGear sponsor this video. I just felt that you should let fellow campers know when you receive exceptional service from a vendor. As a long time customer of Dutchware products, this is the first time I have ever needed service after the sale.

[@AJ-lh1si]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@bluefire025]

Dutch is the man. he and his people are just amazing. loving that bonded tarp. i love it more then my DCF tarp. the weight and durability is amazing. got caught in a 12 hour rain storm with no issues at all. stayed dry and comfortable. i clicked this video to see the internal pole mod and i think it's amazing to see IRL. thank you for the great video.

[@chrismohodge1]

How does this tarp work with the townsend hammock you are using? I have the same hammock and a Dutch tarp, but not the bonded wide version.

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

Very observant of you Chris. It works perfect in conjunction with Just Bill's Townsend Hammock, especially when using either the inner or outer tarp bars I ordered with DW Xenon bonded tarp. If winds are strong, I hang the tarp lower, closer to the hammock, close the doors off and stay snug as can be. If weather is warm, I hang the tarp higher, giving me tons of room above the hammock, keep the doors open, allowing for any available breeze(s). On a side note, I use Hammock Gear's UQ protector, coupled with my HG custom premium incubator underquilt. They both work perfectly with the Townsend hammock. Thx for your input.

[@chrismohodge1]

Do you have any images of the hammock set up with under quilt and protector? I have been using a warbonnet bridge hammock protector with my enlighten equipment 30 degree under quilt, but I am looking to get another under quilt built for bridge hammocks as the EE is tapered at foot end. Hammock camper for years but switched last year to bridges. Also, is this the 2 peron tarp you are using or just the wide? I have the wide qued up in my DW cart now, but I want to confirm. 👍

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

@@chrismohodge1 Have several pics in my Google photo album. Just figured out how to create a link to it. Go to my channel heading and look for link under ABOUT. You'll have to tweak the incubator to suit your sleeping preference As to your question about tarp, I have the Charcoal Xenon Bonded Wide Winter tarp with doors and inner and outer poles + aux ridgeline from Dutch, not the 2 person.

[@jamesparker6383]

I'll just have to stick with my Aqua Quest 3x3 Defender

[@TwoTracksOutdoors]

You're in good company, then as AB Camping frequently employs Aqua Quest. I own several tarps myself but when I need to make absolutely sure I don't get wet when I'm hammock camping, I defer to Dutchware Gear's Bonded Zenon tarps. No sewn seams, no place to leak. Tony has produced sev reviews, some mixed, on the Aqua Quest line of tarps but generally likes them.