- We add more hammock inventory weekly. If you make a complete selection of an out-of-stock item, checking all boxes including color, suspension, etc, you should see a blue box down below the add-to-cart button that allows you to enter an email address for an email notification when that color/model is added back to inventory. If every color within a variation is out of stock, then the box may not appear and you’d have to just check back, but using the email notice is the best option if you are able. We recommend signing up for a couple of different color choices to ensure faster notification.
The Mamajamba is a great hammock camping tarp and when combined with the Door-Kit the MJ provides Winter/All-season protection to the Blackbird, Blackbird XLC, and Traveler hammocks. The MJ is an elongated hex-shaped design. While designed mainly for the Blackbird, Blackbird XLC, and Traveler hammocks, coverage over the Ridgerunner is somewhat minimal at the ends, but it can be a great lightweight option if paired with the Spindrift or Undercover-Poncho.
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**Panel Pulls not included with 20D Silpoly fabric
Fabric
Available in our 20d and 30d SilPoly tarp fabrics.
Be sure to check out the extra options and modifications available in our Custom Tarp Builder section.
Included:
30D Silnylon-
- 2 ridgeline tieouts
- 4 main ground corner tieouts
- 4 door tieouts
- 4 panel pull tieouts (30d only)
- Stuff sac
- 7g tube of silicone for seam sealing (panel pull versions only)
- (2) Micro Carabiners for door management
20D Silpoly-
- 2 ridgeline tieouts
- 4 main ground corner tieouts
- PANEL PULLS NOT INCLUDED
- 4 panel pull tieouts (30d only)
- Stuff sac
- 7g tube of silicone for seam sealing (panel pull versions only)
- (2) Micro Carabiners for door management
NOTE: “tieouts” refers to the guyline attachment points, not the guyline itself which is not included. Tent stakes and guyline sold separately in our accessories section.
Recommended Items (not included)
- (2) TarpTicks
- Minimum of (4) Tent Stakes
- (1) Spool of 100′ Guyline
30D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silnylon: 13oz
20D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silpoly: 12oz.
30D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silpoly: 13oz.
Ridgeline Length: 11’0”
Width: 112”
20D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silpoly: 12oz.
30D 2000mm NeverMist™ Silpoly: 13oz.
Ridgeline Length: 11’0”
Width: 112”
TARP FAQ
What length Tarp is best for a Ridgerunner?
On an 11′ end-gathered style hammock, an 11′ tarp will give more coverage down low than 13′ would. But on our Ridgerunner bridge hammock, there is no ridgeline, and the hammock is usually hung a little flatter…so you can get a 13′ tarp to come down for sufficient side coverage. The 13′ also allows the doors to fully shut on the Ridgerunner, the shorter 11′ tarp is also appropriate for a Ridgerunner but the apex of the RR’s suspension triangle will poke out between the doors, creating a small opening. Bumping to a 13′ eliminates that issue but is not necessary… the opening is a narrow vertical slot that is about 3 feet beyond the ends of the hammock fabric. There is a photo of the RR suspension triangle poking through the door slot in the gallery on the Thunderfly page for reference.
What's a good lightweight tarp option?
The MiniFly and ThunderFly are both good lightweight 3-season tarp options. You also can add our Underquilt Protector to the bottom of your XLC/Eldorado and turn either of these hammock tarps into a solid winter shelter when camping. On their own, both provide good 3 season coverage. For someone looking to go minimal I would recommend the Thunderfly for a true 3 season tarp in the Rockies or Sierra/Cascades where you might encounter snow, freezing temps, and high wind in spring and fall, while the Minifly would be more than adequate as a 3-season tarp in anyplace you don’t expect lots of cold wind. The ThunderFly is simply 12″ wider so offers more wind block (which is more important the colder it is)
Which tarp do you recommend?
The Superfly is our best-selling model because it is our “all-season/all-weather” hammock tarp for all around camping. The main reason someone might select a different model tarp would be if they want to save pack weight in the warmer months when the Superfly coverage is overkill for the conditions and weight savings is more desirable. Other than a little extra weight, there is no real downside to using the Superfly in warmer conditions. For information on choosing the right hammock camping tarp for you, see our Tarps 101 page.
What is the difference between 20d Silpoly and 30d Silnylon and which one do you recommend?
The 30D Silnylon is slightly more durable than the 20D Silpoly.
In general, a nylon camping tarp has a higher tear and tensile(breaking) strength than the same weight polyester simply because nylon is all-around stronger pound for pound than polyester is. Poly will stretch less (when soaked or otherwise) and it will absorb less water weight. Poly still stretches some, just not as much as nylon. The extra stretch of nylon adds to its strength though, in that it acts as a built-in shock absorber during a heavy wind gust, so with poly stretching less in that situation, in theory, the nylon hammock tarp would have a lower wind load due to extra stretch.
We’ve had excellent long-term durability results from our 30d Silnylon.
Poly is said to have better UV resistance, but don’t think you can treat your tarp any differently than before, we tested a polyester camping tarp outside for about 2 months and the fabric lost ALOT of strength from the sun exposure, so you still want to avoid things like that regardless of whether your tarp is poly or nylon.
Does an 11' tarp work with an 11' Hammock?
Our 11-foot hammocks have a ridgeline length of 112″ (the body fabric hangs in an arc) so with an 11′ (132″) tarp this gives you 10″ of tarp overlap at each end of the hammock. If the tarp has doors, then those doors will be able to shut or overlap enclosing you all the way around. How far down does the hammock tarp come? This depends on tarp width but also how high you hang it up above the hammock, hang it higher and it doesn’t come down as far. Your hammock suspension runs uphill at an angle and the tarp is longer than the hammock, so you can only pitch the tarp so low that it contacts the hammock suspension. So, the longer the tarp length the higher you have to pitch it above the ridgeline of the hammock and the more coverage you lose down low. Generally, go for the 11′ Fly series tarp with any of our 10′ or 11′ end gathered models like the Blackbird, XLC, and Eldorado. This will give max wind block down low near the bottom of the hammock.
What is included with the tarps?
All of our tarp models come with a single-ended stuff sack included. Recommended items are listed on each tarp page.
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Shane –
Amazing hand made tarp! Incredibly light weight and very easy to set up with only four main tie out points. The side pulls are great for creating the extra room you need. I bought the tarp poles and they work awesome! Less line coming off the tarp and less to trip over. Really love the metal rings attached on the ridge line as they make it very easy to add hardware such as Dutchware( also available thru warbonnet). I have had pleasure of meeting the Warbonnet staff and I have never felt better about a purchase! These are real hard working people who care about what they do. Rest assure if you any questions or concerns Warbonnet is there for you. Truly a great American made product, look no further!
Brian –
I bought two of these for our two WB Blackbird hammocks and they are outstanding tarps, especially for the money. Very compact, srong and light weight.
I’ve endured some pretty heavy rain without a leak and a night of some brutal winds,camped on the shore of Round Valley Reservoir. The Mamajamba held up well.
The only issue is that ever since I upgraded from the Blackbird to the Blackbird XLC, I’ve wished the Mamajamba also came in 12 ft size. There isn’t a lot of overlap with the longer hammock and I’m concerned that wind blown rain might become an issue.
Rwq (verified owner) –
WOW!! What can I say, but this is an awsome fly. I just received it in the mail (which came extremely fast) I can not wait to set it up and try it out. Thanks to all the folks there at Warbonnet Outdoors, outstanding.
Tyst Död (verified owner) –
This tarp is awesome. If I could do it over I may have went with the super fly. But…I do love the mamajamba the coverage is great. I did have to seal the tie outs because they did leak. No a big deal I seam sealed it as Brandon described and haven’t had a problem. My mamajamba has seen some tough weather and has kept me bone dry. The coverage over my BB XLC is perfect.
Make yourself a single snakeskin slip it over the mamajamba saves you a butt load of time.
Thanks again Warbonnet team!
Saving up for the XL traverler sock for ultimate coverage.
TD
Seth –
Great tarp! It’s big enough for me and my wife if we find trees close enough.
Mike Adair –
My son just bought a WBBB and needed a tarp and he got this one. He set it up right away. No surprises as I have the same tarp and love it. Quality material put together expertly.
Wes –
I bought the Mamajamba when I purchased my XLC and it works great! Great coverage and with the split-rings on the ridgeline and the d-rings on the corners it’s super easy to set up. The d-rings are especially nice cause the ends of my trekking poles fit right into them so, as long as its not too windy, it’s a simple way to do “porch mode”. I choose the Mamajamba rather than the Superfly to keep weight down during the summer and I can add the door kit for really wet weather or snow camping. My Mamajamba, with a continuous ridgeline in the bag, weighs out at 15.5 ounces. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again!
Louis C. Parrish –
The tarp is very much like the hammock. Light and tuff. The 4 panel pull tieouts were a must, cause the wind was blowing and the tieouts helped keep the tarp from slapping the sides of the hammock and getting too much wind in face. I was surprised though at how little the ends of tarp went passed the ends of the hammock. I might have to order side panels to help keep blowing rain from getting in the hammock. Overall great tarp after you get all the tie down straps cut and attached. Won’t take as long to set up next time.
Richard Jarrett –
I finally had a chance to set up my Mamajamba tarp last weekend and I am impressed. This tarp is so light and it covered my Blackbird XLC great. I would recommend this tarp to anyone.
Andy –
The Mambajama has great coverage and kept me completely dry on a very rainy night. I have since purchased a set of Half Dome Replacement poles from tentpole technologies which, without any modification, hold the tarp tauntly open in both “porch” and “tent” modes. Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain….
Anonymous –
Had an ENO Profly, which worked well but seemed a bit small/short for my new BB. So, I looked at the WB tarps and liked the Mambajamba. Main reasons for picking it was the size, ability to add doors and the extra side tie outs.
I also looked at the carben tarps because they seemed rugged and lightweight. But, I didn’t like how transparent they were, allowing too much light in, which may interfere with my afternoon naps.
First thing I noticed was how lightweight it was compared to the Profly. The silnylon fabric seemed, well, silky.
At first, I didn’t like that there were no included guylines. But after giving it some thought, I appreciated that it would allow me to use my own system. As I usually camp with others, I used reflective cording (Nite-eze) for the ties outs. I also am using a small S-carabiner at the ridge ends so that I can swap out different lengths of guyline, depending on the circumstances. Finally, doing my own guylines made me learn (re-learn actually) the bowline knot.
Haven’t used the side tie-outs, so can’t comment on them. Haven’t had any bad weather yet, but trust that it will hold up well.
Bruce Julian –
I recently received my Mamajamba tarp. I recently took it on a 2 day camping trip in Central Massachusetts were we had some heavy rain. The tarp was water tight and hung easily. It kept my BB dry and comfortable. The construction is top notch and the attachment points are very well sewed. I highly recommend this tarp to anyone looking for a quality tarp for a reasonable price. Thanks Warbonnet.
P.S., the shipping was incredibly fast
Neal –
I just returned from a 7 day High Sierra trip with
BB, MJ tarp and Yeti underquilt.
The MJ tarp is amazingly light and tough, did not mist-through
with one nights large raindrops and the surprise
was one early evening hail storm, each the size
of a garbanzo bean (larger than pea, smaller than marble)
and they just bounced off!
Trevor –
When looking for a tarp for my hammock set up I went back and forth between a few different tarps. I finally decided on the Warbonnet MamaJamba. I couldn’t be more happy with my decision. This thing is super light weight very well constructed. I will be trying it out next week on an 85 mile trip in the Uintahs. On top of it being a great product the shipping was incredibly fast. I think I got it within 3-4 days of when I purchased it. Thanks, warbonnet, for making a great tarp!
Josh –
Lightweight and quality looks good, i have het to have it in the rain but i see no reason it won’t perform well.
Pete Hove –
I want to say the shipping was incredibly fast. 1-week = WOW. Thanks guys.
Now the tarp itself. Great product. Very light. Dries fast. Easy to put up.
The pull outs on the sides will need to be seam sealed as they do leak in normal shower. I was in such a hurry to use it, I skipped this step. Would do it again. Like a kid playing with Christmas presents right after opening them up on Christmas morning. He He
Keep up the good work!!
Thanks to Shug for turning me on to your products. Like his video’s.
Tom Aument –
My last overnight was spent under a leaky rain fly with a 40 degree drop in temperature overnight. I decided I needed a better rainfly when it started raining and I was found out the hard way that Scotch Guard didn’t stop everything. At the suggestion of a friend I went onto the Warbonnet site but to my dismay they were so swamped with orders they were temporally shut down. With another excursion coming up, I feared I would either have to re-spray my fly and hope for the best,or settle for purchasing an ENO off Amazon. One last try on Memorial Day and I found the WB reopened and accepting orders!! I immediately made my purchase, expecting a two to three week delivery. Instead I received in in two days! I couldn’t be more thrilled. I was a little skeptical about not having to waterproof the fly, but decided to give it a try. It worked great! No leaks, easy to set up, lightweight, and TOUGH! I am extremely happy with my purchase and I am telling any new hanging proselytes to check out the WB website before making a purchase. Good job!
Todd Swaggert –
I was impressed by how light the tarp is, I cut 11 oz by switching tarps! The item seems to by very well constructed so I look forward to using it for many trips to come. Shipped in just a few days and arrived in time to use for the trip I planned on using it for. Thanks!
English Dave –
Looks lovely
Anonymous –
I set up this tarp in a matter of minutes. I like the tabs for the ridge and side pull outs as well as the mid pulls. It is super light but you have to make sure you stake the corners down securely. If you do not the tarp will flap all night and you or your friends will not get any sleep and if it rains you will get wet.
Cody –
Just did a stress test with this tarp in a sleet storm and it worked amazing! One down side is that they make you pay separately for the suspension to hold it up and I did not realize this and had to use kite string. But lightweight and not a drop or slush got through to my black bird.
george antoine –
I have been interested in UL tarps for use with my hammock, I have an ENO Dry Fly which is great and easy to set up but I wanted to have a tarp for the wet/windy times and so I opted for the mambajamba. It is plen5y big enough for what I will need. Looking forward to spring to utilize the new equipment. I was suprised to get a notice that my order was being sent within 3 days from my order. Thank you W.O..
mike –
The mambajamba tarp is perfectly sized for the WBBB XLC. Coverage was good despite numerous thunderstorms with hail and very high winds while overnighting at 7000′ in tyupical fall conditions with temps down to the 40’s. My hammock stayed dry, the tarp handled it with ease, and was much quieter than CF. The build quality is outstanding, all attachment points are strong and stood up well during adverse conditions. I highly recommend the mambajamba for quality, coverage, performance, and price point, you won’t be disappointed.
John Dunn –
I had purchased 2 Blackbird hammocks about a year ago and I was very impressed.
We made due with our cheap tarps and figured we could get by.
This year We went for the new tarps!
I just got our new Mamajamba tarps, my only regret is that I didn’t order them last year with the hammocks.
They are much lighter and much more compact than what we were using.
We got them in the mail only days after the order was placed and had them out of the box and set up in minutes!
We can’t wait to use them this fall!
Thank you for your quality products!
Brohawk –
Great quality as everything Ive purchased from Warbonnet so far. Brandon is great to deal with and answers any question you have no matter how small. They were able to add extra tie outs for me at a reasonable price. Covers my Blackbird XLC perfect. Stitching and seems are great.
jake –
This is an awesome tarp with incredible features and craftsmanship that set it apart from the competition.
– Ridgeline is reinforced with polyester binding (no seam sealing needed!) and two burly split rings on either end for attaching the suspension.
– Four main ground corner tieouts reinforced with webbing and great triangle shaped D-rings.
-Four panel pull tieouts (2 on each side) are reinforced with webbing sewn in a “V” shape which distributes the tension extremely well.
Dennis Wilson –
I got it in 4!!! Days. Now that is service. Will test it next month on annual fall motorcycle ride to NM and CO.
willyb –
I love everything I have purchased! Always top quality gear and very reasonable prices for the superior craftsmanship! Great gear period!!
Christophe –
What can I say, same top-notch quality as my Blackbird Hammock. Super quick to setup, and most importantly…very very light.
Make sure to order up some guy line (Accessories Tab) to go along with it. I used 4 stakes to stretch this puppy out.
Watch the setup videos, learn the various knots and you’ll be good to go.
Steve Simpson –
light weight and a smart fit.
Chris B –
I just used my tarp for the first time on an overnight on the Ozark Trail in the POURING rain and cold. Along with my Warbonnet hammock and quilt I was toasty and dry as a bone. It packs small and light; it sets up in a jiffy. (I used a continuous ridge line with Dutchware Tarp Flys and bought a spool of yellow guy line.)
Adam Z –
Although I’ve only used it twice, I’m already very happy with this tarp. It provides generous coverage without being burdensome, packs down really well, and with all the extra tie-out points, held it’s own nicely in a rain storm. I can’t wait to use it some more!
Anonymous –
I bought this tarp to ensure I didn’t get wet in my Warbonnet Blackbird. This tarp gives an abundant amount of coverage and is very lightweight. Very happy with this purchase.
Will –
Great cover for a great hammock. Easy set up and holds up surprisingly well in windy conditions. I love the extra tie out points on the sides for extra strength in the wind and rain..
Paul Bouchard –
After many hikes with a tent, I finally decided to go with a hammock system. I went with a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC and Mamajamba Tarp.
I am extremely happy with the quality of this tarp.
It is perfectly designed, and works very well with the hammock.
Thanks for a great product!!!!!!!
I cant wait to log some miles!!!!!!!
Paul (7stops)
Anonymous –
Great outfit to work with and good turn around time
Linda Warren –
Rule #1 NEVER sleep in your hammock without your tarp if you don’t know what the dewpoint is going to be.
I woke up wet, and it is my own fault, because the tarp is so simple to put up and completely covers the whole hammock. There was no reason for me to be damp. I used it in a very high wind and it barely flapped at all. Kept the wind off of me.
The only regret is that I didn’t buy the door piece. I will.
Anonymous –
Top notch material with all the tie out points you’ll ever need. Perfect size for the blackbird and packs down to almost nothing. Multicam is worth the little price increase. Tie out points are all very well reinforced and the ridge line is super strong. This thing should last a long time.