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I would say if I was expecting bad weather again, I would bring my tent.

Last trip the weather was TERRIBLE...aka in the 20s, rain that turned to the densest snow ever. The weather was going to...

what material works best for sewing around the entrance holes through the net? could I just use a chunk of my nylon tree straps?

A question...I have the ultralight and I am trying to mentally picture where you guys splice through the bug net...right at the ends of the hammock, or a point part-way up the bugnet. I have seen a...

Done! Ordered a ridgeline. Thanks for the tips. I think I saw a few pics from other threads that I will be looking for. That will increase my comfort a million!

Anyone have any good solutions to "spread" out the skeeter beeter bug net a little? I used some small sticks between each elastic bit to give me some spread, but I am looking for some better ideas? ...

Forgot to post an update! The hammock camping adventure went pretty terribly!

The first night was awesome. Rained the whole time, but I slept like a baby and stayed dry. Got down to 30 degrees,...

Yep, loops on one end, learned a knot for the other end (figure 8). I am actually lying...I like learning new knots I just haven't had time to mess with them much.

Yes the 2 layers is massive, but weighs next to nothing. I think with some trimming it will easily sit outside my bag, with a piece on the inside. This is the only time it really gets this cold in...

So looking at my tarp, I feel like it might be a bit on the small side? I didn't do much research here and I fear I might immediately regret my decision.

136" diagonal x 120" long x 58" wide

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I think I am ditching the REI mat completely and will just make something out of Walmart CCF. I fear the REI mat will slide, kink, and ruin my night. You think double layer CCF that I make...

Thanks a million for the quick response! I am doing this!

OK...ordered the hammock + tarp tonight.

Going the webbing only way + rated biners. Not worried about weight this trip.

I will...

Thanks in advance!

Hello new friends! First post after reading during my slow afternoon at work.

I have recently started backpacking, and I have a decent tent for when my wife and I go...but I hate dragging it...