A few questions from your new Canadian.
Hi all this is one of my first posts, so I appreciate your patience while I learn to squawk like the other geese (Isn’t there a song that goes like this?). Get it - because geese are in the air like hammockers! What do you mean No? What do you mean strike one for the newbie?
Typically I would go through the usual processes, and start searching for relevant key words in attempt to filter through the immense repository of information we know as Hammock Forums, but I believe my situation to be atypical. I’m a taller guy at about 6’2, I tend to be a practical minded outdoorsman who pays attention to weight, and I live near Vancouver which is known for its maliciously relentless rain showers; but as my father said something in the vein of “the ducks like it” sort of like geese I suppose. What do you mean the geese metaphor is getting old? What do you mean strike two for the newbie?
What I gather from various sources is that hammock systems are often modular. If this is the case would experienced hammock campers such as many of you suggest that I shop for individual parts as I develop my sleep system? Or buy a hammock kit right off the bat such as a Hennessy and buy the specialized parts as I see specific needs develop. I’m pretty pleased with my over quilt which I use for tent camping mostly, but eventually I’ll need a tarp, and a goose down under quilt. Goose, maybe the geese thing is because I’m a Canuck :D Geese. What do you mean I have to leave the forum? What do you mean sorry isn’t good enough?
Thanks for your warm welcome. I look forwards to learning and getting to know the folks of Hammock Forums.
Greeting from Canada
Honk.
P.s. What is the plural usage for hammock users? Hangers? Hangies? All Strung Out? Saggers? Hammocompanions? Hammockers...Bacon is no laughing matter?
A few questions from your new Canadian.
Kits are a little cheaper over all but you end up upgrading everything anyway. MEC on broadway and Yukon as bug nets and tarps, plus three vets is right around the corner. As for hammocks, I have not found anywhere local that as a good selection. I would get something from the vender on here. I have a BIAS camper xl double layer that is amazingly comfortable for every night at home and a eno dn for camping( because all my pea pod gear fits the eno and I'm not buying new stuff). Steveston marine as amsteele for whoopies. Other than that its all about what you like. Good luck!
A few questions from your new Canadian.
Don't hang from the really big trees!! It makes a cool pic but the stretch in 10 meters of webbing is crazy and super hard to adjust. Always remember that you can only count on it raining so take more and warmer gear than you need. Don't mess with the bears. Other than that you golden, parks and rec areas don't seem to mind hammocks and people (RCMP) seem cool with the anywhere hang.
A few questions from your new Canadian.
Welcome to the forums!
You stated that you already have a top quilt. It should serve you well inside the hammock, too. If it is down and has not been a problem in the past, I see no reason to not to use a down underquilt.
There is a new type of down that's treated to resist moisture. You may want to consider this option for your climate. Here is a good source for that - select "DWR Treated" in the opions menu. http://www.undergroundquilts.com/UQ.htm
Paul & Missy (Under Ground Quilts) are producing very these nice quilts in Michigan.
Tarp sizes vary widely. People that tend to hang in sunny, dry areas use very small tarps and those that see a lot of big storms blowing sideways use big tarps with end doors. I don't know if you have blowing rain, but even so, you will probably be spending a lot of time hunkered down under the tarp while in camp. A big tarp will make that more bearable.
I can't comment on the geese. I'm in Florida and we have pink flamingos! ;)