Does anyone use a hammock?

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Does anyone use a hammock? Do you have a recommendation on what setup to get?

Dale 6 years 0 Answers 1623 views 0

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    Get the nylon straps unless you are knowledgeable with knots is my 2 cents.

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    Make sure you get an underquilt or at least a sleeping pad. You lose a lot of heat through the bottom. ENO makes awesome slap straps and there are tarps/skeeter nets to help in those climates.

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    Hennessy Explorer Deluxe Zip. Its a nice all in one with attached mosquito netting. There used to be a seller on ebay that will upgrade to a large tarp for free and add in snake skins. I prefer to use it with straps and carabiners vs their knot method. Wise Owl brand on amazon (similar to Eno atlas straps) have worked well.

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    Been hammock camping for years. But just ordered a rider rest stand last week. Hopeing to try it soon.

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    Go buy a cheap one at wal mart and make sure you like it first

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    I would definitely recommend tree straps as the first investment, then an under quilt there is a brand called One Tigris that is actually good and priced well). Do not underestimate the importance of an under quilt in sub-70 degree temps. Just save the headache and hassle and buy it.

    From there, a bug net, and lastly, maybe a tarp, like a Kelty Noah's 12.

    My personal setup is- ENO Doublenest, ENO bug net, Kelty Noah's Tarp 12, and the aforementioned One Tigris underquilt.

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    Yes. Two trees. Lol

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    I just bought a set up… Still to try…

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    . . Clark . all season . . .

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    eno hammock, eno underquilt, eno tarp. you can buy it in a set.

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    I agree! Don't jump in with both feet! It may not be for me! Only good for the zombie back sleepers! I move around way too much…..

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    Never seen a hammock at a motorcycle rally. But I have spent a week in a tent during a rain storm

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    For an under quilt a military woobie/poncho liner has always worked well for me and if you can find them they are usually cheap.

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    Good Lord. Hammocks, campers, air conditioning. BS. A mummy bag and MAYBE a shelter half. Anymore than that you need to stay home. You're not a biker.

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    . . I never Liked Laying on rough bumpy ground . . . Time To Elevate Your Life and Quit being a Ground Dweller . . with Ground in-somnia . .

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    yes, i use a hammock. a dutchware wide double layer, half zip. stuff my sleeping pad between the layers and sleep just fine not on the ground.

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    Thanks to everyone for some good advice. I ordered a set up that wasn't too cheap but hopefully useable. Planning on a trip around Lake Superior second week of July. Going to do the hammock/tent this year instead of hotel room.

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    . . you might look here for any questions you might have . . https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forum.php

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    Camping only In trees with hammock

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    Lay down on a bedroll under your warm pipes. Let the tick tick as they cool lull you to sleep.

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    Make sure you get the angle of the hammock right. It makes all the difference.

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    Have continuous loops on both ends, connect them to tree straps using the toggle method. Hardly any knots necessary that way.

    If you use carabiner as a toggle, you can hang your bag offs off the ground.

    A hangle (30 degree angle) and other accessories from dutchware really work and make things easier.

    Also. I would suggest an adjustable Ridgeline.

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