hammock or tarp + bivvi

[aksnc30]

is there any situation where the tarp would be a better shelter than a hammock with its rainfly roof?
am thinking of ditching my tarp / bivvi combo for something off the ground but how easy is to use these hammock in an area with no trees - will they work tied around rocks etc

any feeback from your experience withthese would be great before i bite the bullet

i know hammocks are probably a little heavier / bulky but can live with that as long as dont have to worry about not being able to use it

 

[Teepee]

Tarp and hammock.

The best of both worlds.

You can use them on the ground by putting a mat between the hammock and ground to avoid damaging the hammock fabric. Ive done many nights with this kind of setup. It is why I use the dd travel-its waterproof and makes a great bathtub groundsheet, but any hammock is suitable really.

Hanging off rocks is quite possible, but IME, I've usually struggled to find suitable rocks. I was lying in my hammock, tied to two rocks, when the webbing cut through and I hit the floor. I could have avoided this by protecting the webbing with grass/wood etc.
Other options are to take some climbing nuts or wedges/cams, or lash together 2 a-frames at either end to support the hammock. Its also possible to make some wooden wedges that will jam into larger cracks and do the job of climbing nuts, but I have not tried this yet.

 

[unsponsored]

is there any situation where the tarp would be a better shelter than a hammock with its rainfly roof?

When there are no trees would be the simple answer. However, I have seen hammocks setup up slung between cars, gate posts, using climbing gear in rocks and even using a pair of walking poles guyed out. As long as it will take your weight you can use just about anything.