Hammock Camping Thread

Andy in NH said:
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I'll have to try tomorrow. It won't look like much but I'll see what I can do.

It's a lot stretchier than I'm used to, so it took a few tries to get it so I wasn't on the ground. After the last adjustment I settled into the sweet spot and it was sweet. The ridge line was still tighter than I think it should be, but I was close.

The pull out for the bug net by your head is nice but it seems like you need to pull up, like to a third tree. I jammed a stick in the ground for a stake and that was too low. I'll figure something out.

I tested out the stuff sack that becomes your ridge line storage and it works good. I threw my phone and glasses in there and there's plenty of room for probably a Beretta 92FS and a dozen mags.
 
I finally had a nice day to set up the Warbonnet properly. It has a head and foot end, so I always take it down foot end first so the head end goes up first. I could also mark the head end carabiner I suppose. It took a couple tries to get it right, but not bad. At first I had it facing the other way, but there was no good place to attach the tie out for the bug net. So I swapped ends and it is SO MUCH NICER with the bug net tied off and pulled away from your face. Suddenly the hammock feels like it has a vaulted ceiling.

The best part, besides how easy it was to setup and comfortable to lay in, was that the bitch ass black flies couldn't get at me.

Head end on the left, and about a foot lower than the foot end. I also have it closer to the foot end tree per Shug's suggestion, and it does seem to keep me nestled in place.

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View of the other side. Now the foot end is on the left. You can see the stuff sack doubling as ridge line storage. That works really well. You can kind of see the bug net pulled out towards the right. I also have a ton of extra webbing, which will be nice if I only have big fat trees to use.

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Another shot showing the bug net tie out a little better. There's shock cord built into the hammock, so I just used some paracord and tied it off to a thin tree branch. Plenty of give all around so it doesn't stress the net. The picture kind of sucks, but I have it pulling upwards to hold the net up and away from my face. It makes it so luxurious inside.

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It's hard to believe the trees were bare last week.
 
Last night was the first test with the Warbonnet and I could not get to sleep. I was nice and warm and bug free, but I was doing something wrong. And now my shoulders hurt.
 
At it's coldest tonight, it'll be 71 degrees. This is more than sufficient to sleep with just a minimalist hammock setup. I.e., no sleeping bag, no sleeping pad, no rain fly, bug net yes, but otherwise just a plain nylon hammock and sleeping in shorts. For backpacking, your entire sleeping gear would weigh ~1lb.
 
Busted out the hammock tent this weekend. It’s a cheapo no-name from Amazon, but it’s exactly what I wanted and it held up perfectly, even through a couple showers. This hammock has the integrated mosquito net, with integrated clothesline for a sliding storage pocket. The rain tarp was perfect. It covered the length of the hammock and came with lightweight stakes and cordage.
I slept like a rock last night. Surprisingly, this allowed me to sleep on my side. Setup was super quick. Hammock is held with loop tree straps (no metal), and the tarp corners are lightweight paracord (only the carabiners were metal).
Great setup. Very functional. Easy to adjust to your liking. Hopefully it holds up for more nights. Good times 👌
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HammockGear is running a special right now. I'd like a top quilt for colder weather, maybe 20 degrees (they rate for comfort, not survival). My 45 degree quilt I've been using is not going to cut it this winter. I used it into the 50s recently and it was just fine, but last year I froze my ass off a few times and resorted to bringing an extra blanket.
 
Done. I ordered one of their in-stock 20 degree top quilts. 20% off and free shipping. I went with regular width/length and a sewn foot box. I'm hoping this will help compensate some for the underquilt I can never quite get right.

I recently picked up a copy of "The Ultimate Hang". I always find myself fussing around trying to tweak my setup and I never quite get there. Either I'm expecting too much, or I need a little help. Hopefully this helps.
 
My top quilt came yesterday and it's really nice. It feels weightless, the material is very nice and I think it'll be plenty big enough for me. It worked well just trying it on the bed; we'll see how it does in the actual cold.

I just scrolled up and saw that my previous test run with the Warbonnet made my shoulder sore. That was my experience the other week. A quick search says use a longer hammock. I went from about 9' to 11' and it didn't get better. I'll be camping again this weekend so I'll have to do some more research and try a few things.

Specs:
20 degree
Regular Length
Regular Width
10d outer shell
10d inner shell
sewn footbox
Regular amount of fill
 
ToddDubya said:
My top quilt came yesterday and it's really nice. It feels weightless, the material is very nice and I think it'll be plenty big enough for me. It worked well just trying it on the bed; we'll see how it does in the actual cold.

I just scrolled up and saw that my previous test run with the Warbonnet made my shoulder sore. That was my experience the other week. A quick search says use a longer hammock. I went from about 9' to 11' and it didn't get better. I'll be camping again this weekend so I'll have to do some more research and try a few things.

Specs:
20 degree
Regular Length
Regular Width
10d outer shell
10d inner shell
sewn footbox
Regular amount of fill
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Maybe an Amok would solve that problem? These things look pretty slick after watching a bunch of videos about them.

amokequipment.com

Draumr 5.0

Amok Draumr 5.0. The hammock for those who like to sleep flat and comfortably on their side back and stomach. Chair mode and a 360 panoramic view.
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First test of the top quilt was a success. It wasn't 20 degrees, but it did get chilly and I was at worst comfortable. A few times I got too hot.
 
MassCoyote said:
FWIW. Hennessy Hammock’s Odds and Ends Sale is currently going on. Check it out here Click for HH Sale
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FYI ... it is worth checking SUPERIOR GEAR with the built in quilt.

When I bought one last year, the end price was roughly the same, but the all in one hammock from Superior Gear not only was more convenient, but was also lighter than any combination of quilt + hammock I could find for the same price.
 
Sunny said:
Busted out the hammock tent this weekend. It’s a cheapo no-name from Amazon, but it’s exactly what I wanted and it held up perfectly, even through a couple showers. This hammock has the integrated mosquito net, with integrated clothesline for a sliding storage pocket. The rain tarp was perfect. It covered the length of the hammock and came with lightweight stakes and cordage.
I slept like a rock last night. Surprisingly, this allowed me to sleep on my side. Setup was super quick. Hammock is held with loop tree straps (no metal), and the tarp corners are lightweight paracord (only the carabiners were metal).
Great setup. Very functional. Easy to adjust to your liking. Hopefully it holds up for more nights. Good times 👌
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You can get a tiny gear hammock to hang from your hammock. I got one on Amazon for cheap $$, great investment. It can double as a seat for a person.
 

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