Hey ya'll!
I do hope this style of thread is allowed. I've seen these on a lot on other forums, where someone has a build in mind, and they post questions and post plans of what they are doing. I find that they are a great help for newbies--to see someone else's adventures and results--and for the OP.
The Backstory:
I'm planning on taking a trip to Japan. Either two or three months. Planning on some stealth, urban camping, or perhaps even at a camp ground (weird idea, right?). I've always been a car-camper, either in tents, back of a truck, or in a RV. My family did have one of those net-style hammocks picked up at a garage sale that I think we put up once before condemning it to a box that got threw out later.
As I am backpacking, I was looking into ultralight shelter of some sort. Was looking at tarptents when I happened upon hammocks. After some research, I found that it sounded awesome to me. I've always hated sleeping on the ground or finding the right ground to sleep on.
I've done quite a lot of research, have gathered some experience and knowledge here and there--as I like being prepared--and feel like I'm ready to start.
The Setup:
I'm planning for a light, but dependable setup. I'm not going to be filing every gram off the setup; I still want to know I can rely on what I have if I need to--as I'll be thousands of miles away from home and from big-time repairs.
I'll be camping in the humid summer, meeting temps no lower than 60F, and I sleep cold. Might meet rain everyday, but low chance of a storm.
What I'm planning on making:
- Hammock. Probably 11feet long, black.
- Suspension. Lightweight, easy setup, variable.
- Top quilt.
- Under quilt. Probably half/three-quarter length.
- Tarp. Asymmetrical if I can.
To those who'll suggest help, answer my questions, and simply read my venture into hammocking: Thank you.
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