I agree with OlTrailDog. I too joined REI back in '69 when they were one of the few mail order outdoor gear providers in the country. They have a long history of land stewardship and activity in the...
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I agree with OlTrailDog. I too joined REI back in '69 when they were one of the few mail order outdoor gear providers in the country. They have a long history of land stewardship and activity in the...
Wildmike4- It never ends :) but that's a good thing!
I do what Jabraso does. Use the continuous loop(s) at one or both ends to hang on your Marlin spike. Works well, use it all the time. If you do that you will have to set the tree strap a little lower...
hipbone!
Just catching up on your innovations. Really like the net/stowing option and the ridgeline organizer as stuff sack is genius.
You seem to be able to squeeze every last bit of use from...
TrailSlug- I was able to find trees everywhere. I did not have to go to ground at all. In the dead forests it meant hanging from some pretty small bendable trees, but at least I was off the ground....
Just a short trip report on my thru-hike of the Colorado Trail this summer. Denver to Durango (i.e. southbound). Started July 1st and finished August 5th. Averaged about 15 miles a day. Three zero...
Interesting, the Whoopie was cutting edge back in 2009. I still use them, but there are a number of other options out there. I'm glad to see the instructions are still available, even though I...
Glad to see a fellow hammocker taking to the CT this summer.
I plan to be out there starting July 1st, southbound. After studying Google Earth of the Trail, I think we are good for hammocks the...
Well, I would do the same test, however, in this case the cotton would not be my material of choice. Polyester straps would be great- strong and no stretch unless the weave is loose. Nylon, not very...
troyji, Ooops! You are right that the recommended bury length should be 3 to 3.5 fids. There is no doubt that a longer bury does add to the strength of the splice. Anyway, one can "get away" with...
Yes, of course you are right, a short bury would be inadequate just like a single overhand knot is inadequate. Early on, at least a couple years ago the hammocking community here became aware of...
Continous loops do look nice, but they are actually stronger than knots. Generally when ropes are put on a load test machine they fail at the knot. Right angle or greater bends in a rope make for a...
Forgot to post the URL for my PCT journal which is below. I am a little over a month from starting and so far, so good.
I decided to order a Darien UL from Dream Hammocks which should be arriving...
You're right, I WOULD:) be surprised by the number of hanging opportunities in SoCal.
In fact I do have a Zpacks hex tarp with doors, but I am giving serious thought to taking my Hyperlight HH...
enyapjr, Thanks for starting this thread. I am late to the party as usual, but I too am planning an attempt of the PCT in 2014. Like you I was hoping to do this with a hammock (with ground option...
Whoopie- The name says it all :). Glad the tutorial was useful. Sounds like you've got the family involved, too. What a great thing.
And to everyone else that has said nice things, much...
if you have the Warbonnet Yeti underquilt you can set it up and then just slide it down by your feet along the support elastic. That way you can pull it up under you if you get chilled or leave it...
Yes, I would agree. Make sure everything is snug when they climb in and it should be fine.
I used rings with my Hennessy for over a year before I started to see the wear ( I'm about 155 lb), but...
Michelle I was just wondering what kind of seam did you use to connect the two halves of the original hammock?
-Mark
Welcome! Glad to have you join us. Lurk no more:laugh:
You will love the Blackbird. Really nice rig.
-Mark
Not really a problem, but as has been said you need to rethink a little from what you're used to in a tent. If you have a big tarp then the only difference is that now you can sit in your hammock and...
To sleep on the ground you will need a ground sheet as mentioned and of course a pad of some kind. You can pitch the hammock as a bivy to keep the bugs at bay if you need to, but if the bugs aren't...
Great Question.
I was already a confirmed ultralight backpacker ( 40lb base weight down to 10 lb base weight) when I discovered hammocks. So using a hammock actually added a few ounces to my pack,...
Although I certainly like Whoopies, before that I used the Garda hitch with rings on my HH and I really like it. Works well, very simple, fairly easily adjustable.
I am no stranger to knots, but...
I leave the lines on the tarp. NO wrapping or figure-8'ing, or looping or bags or nothing. I just flip the lines onto the tarp then roll up the tarp. Hardly ever tangles.
-Mark
I would agree that if the overnight temps get below 70 I use a quilt.
-Mark
Wow! That's amazing. To lose 13 oz by just switching suspension.
-Mark
The Hennessy Expedition Asym Classic is $159 for the classic and $169 for the side zip. That is hammock, tarp, and suspension. That leaves you $140 or $130 for an underquilt. Arrowhead Equipment has...
Appreciate the thanks of everyone that has found these instructions useful. Even better if you have actually made a whoopie or two. I still find them kind of amazing. The a piece of wire bent in half...
Long ago I researched this for making climbing harnesses. (I thought is would be kind of important for the harness to hold together should I stress it:) )
At that time a box stitch was considered...
Sorry I'm so late in getting back to this. Yes, I have posted these before here and over on BackpackingLight.com. The Hammock is on the ground. The poles are holding up the tarp primarily. The...
Here are some pics of my old Hennessy pitched as a tent/bivy on my lawn. Protect the hammock fabric from the ground and this is a workable solution especially in a buggy location. I'm not sure how...
Only when I fly on the Space Shuttle:lol:
I like that folks think I'm crazy. Keeps the "Riff-Raff" away. Just think if everyone starts using hammocks then all the good trees will be taken when you show up at the campground or when you pack...
Looks like fun, but I'm on call this weekend.:( Maybe next time.
-Mark
WV,
Any chance you can direct me to any of your posts on your right angle hammock. At this point in my life, I am unlikely to get around to making anything like this, but I would love to see or read...
Hey Grizz,
Good to be 'round. Thanks for the link to the Exped hammock. Very interesting and it is a mere 24 oz heavier than yours, thus proving the superiority of my design.:lol: I will need to...
Grizz,
Very nice. Appreciate the clear detailed step by step on the video.
As you note, the biggest weight saver is the use of the hiking poles as spreaders. One outside the box idea I have had...
Welcome!
Sorry I don't live anywhere near, but you are right is would be wise to try before you buy. When you get a tent you are pretty much done, that is shelterwise there is nothing else to buy...
Erin,
I used to live in Eugene a couple of years ago. Spent at least one day a week hammock camping through out the mountains between August and the following May. Never, ever had a problem with...
Use a smooth dowel or piece of smooth tubing for the toggle to make it easier to get the toggle out of the marlin knot at the end of your stay. Once you set up the hammock and finish with the...
Yeah, as I mention a couple of posts ago, wire is the way to go. Back in the day, when I did the tutorial, I didn't have any wire:mellow:, but I was able to raid my wife's sewing box, so yarn darner...
To the newer folks: Welcome! and thanks everyone for the positive feedback.
Glad the whoopies are working out for you. (gd___ you should post some pics. That sounds like an interesting variation.) ...
To friartuck, Ras Billy, Beatle405, etc,
Glad the instructions were helpful. It is hard to believe this thread is still going after all this time.
One tip is to ditch the yarn darning needle...
I start well back from the end, like about 1.5 - 2 inches. Mark your two strands A1 & A2, skip a pair and mark 2 more strands B1 and B2. Then carefully pull the B1 and B2 strands before pulling the...
Think of it as a learning experience:D
Glad you got it, though.
-Mark
Thanks Grizz, I'm glad the tutorial has been useful, but it was ZA206, Frawg, TeeDee, and Hangnout that got me started on whoopies. I just wrote it out so I could understand it. And speaking of the...
Depending on the pad they tend to be a little too narrow for a hammock. Usually they are about 20 inches wide. Since hammocks wrap around your shoulders and hips, a pad that can encompass your...
Yeah, I would agree, he is a good sport.
Sounds like you may have had the hammock strung a little tight if 190lb snapped the ridgeline. I know Hennessy diagrams show a straight line tree to tree,...
Love Whoopies (the name says it all), but I use buckles and straps, too. Used to use rings and garda hitch on my original Hennessy, but the rings chewed up the line too much. Thats when I started to...