Wow, fantastic information from everyone who responded. Thank you all!
It sounds like during colder weather, I'll need an insulator, but given the
warm temps expected here this weekend, I think I'll be okay with just a
sleeping bag.
I'll bring a sleeping pad along just in case there aren't any
Jeff, I'll try to track down a photo of my Big Bend hammock/bivy set-up in case
you want to give that a try. I worked better than expected. Now I know I can
manage a poor tree spacing scenario.
Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas
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My experience with Hammocks:
Grear:
- Wilderess logic Tadpole tarp with door kit
- Dutch hexon 11' hammock with fixed ridge line (highly recommend the fixed
RL!) and fronkey net
- Hammock Gear Incubator under quilt
- Sleeping bag or poncho liner or light blanket
- Dutch extra long kevlar straps
I purchased a Hennessy Hammock after witnessing Pondero's setup. I had
doubts about sleeping in a hammock that might force me to sleep in a U
shape but the Hennessy mitigates this with its asymmetrical design and I
add a thermarest pad as an insulating base that seems to help as well. I
like being
I use a Hennessy Hammock, and it is designed for a lie that is bit flatter
because it is angled relative to the line between the end supports. I find
that it mitigates the issue that Bill mentioned satisfactorily for me.
Another trick is to put a spare shirt under your knees. Others have
alr
I use the REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock as I'm a side/stomach sleeper. It's
a bridge hammock design. I have an Enlightened Equipment Revolution top
quilt which I love. As others have mentioned, you'll need an under-quilt or
a sleeping pad (less ideal) for warmth.
On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11:
I love my Dream Hammock, and Hammock Gear quilts. hammockforums.net and be
prepared to go down (yet another) rabbit hole. Have fun!
On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 11:29:43 AM UTC-4, Brett Callahan wrote:
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> Hi all, I'm heading out this weekend for a 2 day trip with some friends
> and planning to
Towards Deacon's point, I bought a hammock at REI and tried to sleep
overnight in my backyard. I just couldn't do it. Laying on my back my
knees hyperextending was unpleasant to the point that I moved inside. I
sleep outside on a flat mini-deck in my backyard several times per summer,
but I
