Yeah I'm trying to stay away from them since I'm so much like you. I'll wait for your garage sale. Who am I kidding. You'll probably only have one oar stop and a strap out of your garage, then put both back in case you need them later.
Luv the goat pic. Do you use him as your sherpa..? I'm hoping to try one out this summer for comfort..Hammock camping is my choice … always. I have a couple of Hennessy Hammocks (HH). Built in bug screen & rain fly and only 2-3 lbs depending on the model. I use a closed cell foam pad under which helps in cold weather. Best part is I no longer worry about uneven or rocky ground. HH are asymmetrical design so you lay accross the center line and can side sleep comfortably. Hammocks take some getting used to but I’ll never go back to carrying a tent if I can avoid it.
Bob
Haven't slept on the ground in decades. Went to campers and cots in tents. But do love the simplicity of the hammock system when I'm running stripped down camps.Stop sleeping on the ground you filthy animals. Elevate and levitate your sleep tactics and quality. After a decade in hammocks, I know I'm right and so do many who have trusted my guidance.
Hey Evan. You may want to look into Bridge hammocks.I've honestly never even laid in one. As a light, restless sleeper... would I even be comfortable?
I saw a YT review of OneWind hammocks by Derek Hansen who wrote the Ultimate Hang book. They're built overseas for a lower price point than the great US cottage mfgs but they are nice. My brother picked up the tarp for his diy gathered end hammock and it is very nice. His son bought him the hammock, bugnet and 4-season cover, (and quilts?) for Christmas. He wants to get out (car camping) with it, and me this spring-summer.Would you mind giving the make and model of your 4 season hammock? I'm interested in putting together a hammock camping setup and the choices are a little overwhelming.
I actually went inexpensive. It's made by Easthills Outdoor called the Skyloft. Came with everything, including tarp, for $65. Then I added the under and sleeping bag (both made by OneTigris it's like a huge woobie). The under quilt is needed for the under insulation. Also have a pad. Just pad in hammock won't be enough I was told. So wasn't that expensive so figured why not.
Yeah, we've been car camping together a few times since but I do miss the solitude of getting away from the road.Nice setup Brian
this occasion hammock backpacker also does not have many trip partners, just saying.
I saw a YT review of OneWind hammocks by Derek Hansen who wrote the Ultimate Hang book. They're built overseas for a lower price point than the great US cottage mfgs but they are nice. My brother picked up the tarp for his diy gathered end hammock and it is very nice. His son bought him the hammock, bugnet and 4-season cover, (and quilts?) for Christmas. He wants to get out (car camping) with it, and me this spring-summer.
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I'm no expert but bought a double hammock. When I sleep in it I keep trying to think how I would sleep 2 in it.Firstly thanks for this, a couple quick questions before I pull the trigger on a hammock system, size 11' or 12' hammock, double or single ?, what are the pro's and cons, REI states double is more comfortable no matter what your height, I'm 5'7", but do like comfort, and am a total neophyte on this subject.
Get a single! Most doubles are too short and meant for lounging with two people, not for sleeping. In most doubles, you will have so much extra fabric flapping in your face, it will be annoying.Firstly thanks for this, a couple quick questions before I pull the trigger on a hammock system, size 11' or 12' hammock, double or single ?, what are the pro's and cons, REI states double is more comfortable no matter what your height, I'm 5'7", but do like comfort, and am a total neophyte on this subject.
If you can swing the extra cost and wanted one-stop shopping, I would buy from Dutch. And if you aren’t sure about hammock camping and just want to try it, I would buy this package on sale from Dutch. For $96 all-in, you can’t go wrong.Jerry, Freestone, thanks for the replies, been thinking and measuring all day, and came to Freestone’s recommendation, 11‘, single it is, I’ll sleep on it, ( pun ) and pull the trigger tomorrow, OneWind with everything please. Thanks again