Traitor! TRAITOR!!!!!!
Just my .02 cents.
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Traitor! TRAITOR!!!!!!
Just my .02 cents.
The hammock is not always greener on the other side. Or was that grass?:p
I used to think that Hennessy ruled all hammocks and that was the end of it. I still own 2 and like them alot. I have since learned that my homemade hammock is maybe even more comfy. My Speer hammock is nice also. I've layed in an Eno before and it felt like my other hammocks. Real nice.
A bug bivy on an Eno would be nothing hard to deal with if it were put on the hammock prior to your trip or used with snakeskins.
Nothing could be easier than making a ridgeline. Find the sag you want and tie two knots.
If you try the ring/buckle sytem with webbing you can keep it attached.
Of course this is info. you might want to share with your friend who now owns the ENO.;)
I forgot to mention the deal breaker with the ENO. Wrestling with the sleepingbag to get in. I thought about having a pad, bag, and underquilt. The thought of dealing with all that turned me off.
So, you don't think you'll have to deal with any of those with a HH??
From what I'm hearing, you've simply decided that you don't want to have a top-loading hammock any longer, which is fine. Most people here seem to start with a bottom-loader and then later progress to a top-loader, but it takes different things to suit different people. Good luck.
Rockstar, you're going to Blackie's hangout aren't you? That's only a few weeks away and it'd be a shame to not take advantage of that before you commit to a more expensive hammock. I'm sure there will be several different types for you to try before you buy. I'll be there with my Warbonnet on and you're welcome to try that out. I'm sure there will be an HH or two there and you can do a direct comparison between the HH and all the others. Just a thought.
I have an HH that I can bring on the trip. You're welcome to give it a test run to see if you like sleeping in it overnight.
learning how to deal w/ something new & different is something you'll have to do w/ the hh or any hammock.
it just takes a little thought & patients, learning to think differently as you sit on a pad & pivot & move you & the pad around etc.
same w/ learning to understand the basics of using an under quilt.
if you're willing to work through the learning process, you'll be glad you did.
My sleepingbag wrestling was amusing. However the sleepingbag falling OUT of the hammock was not. All I could imagine is my new down overquilt falling onto the wet ground! Id rather wrestle gear intombed! :D
Yes I am. Looking fwd to it!
That'd be great!Thanks! Looking fwd to meeting you!
This I know. I just am thinking about things in the mindset of I have around 8 months to aquaint myself and get use to this setup. I also can't go on as many trips or practice hikes as I want to. I have laid in Blackies HH and it was very nice! I was impressed! Money isn't the issue right now. As I have a tarp and will go with the cheapest HH, if I get one. I already have to undertake 2 sewing projects (overquilt and underquilt) and have yet to do my practice sewing. I am really busy. So My thought is if worse came to worse I am willing to wrestle the gear on the inside knowing it won't fall OUT onto wet ground.
Like I said, I still have my ENO. I will still have it. Someone else will just use it when we go camping. :o
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i do understand that problem w/ quilts & pillows falling out of the hammock, especially when you're getting in & out.
most of the time now, i'm pretty good about taking hold of both of those things when i get in or out, but occasional it can still happen.
I'll pack the HH tonight.
Use the ENO as a gear hammock on your thru if you can't get rid of it prior to then; it would make a perfect back-up if something happens to your primary. I've been playing with that idea for a couple of weeks and it works pretty good.