purchasing snakeskins.

**whatnowmitch** · 03-07-2010, 01:58

Is there anywhere along the AT where one could purchase some snakeskins for a hammock or tarp? I leave for my thru in 6 days, and this is one item i have forgotten to purchase, and i imagine it would allow me to setup/takedown much quicker every day on the trail. Not sure if i ordered any from Hennessy, they would arrive in time... :\

**Schneiderlein** · 03-07-2010, 05:44

Originally Posted by whatnowmitch

Is there anywhere along the AT where one could purchase some snakeskins for a hammock or tarp? I leave for my thru in 6 days, and this is one item i have forgotten to purchase, and i imagine it would allow me to setup/takedown much quicker every day on the trail. Not sure if i ordered any from Hennessy, they would arrive in time... :\

I have a pair of grey DIY sil snakeskins that I made several years ago. They are not pretty, but have worked very well for me. They fit my Hennessy clone. One caveat: the small end is too tight for cinch or ring buckles to pass through. I'd be glad to send them to you if you want them. I'm in the UK at the moment, so I won't be able to send them out before Tuesday. PM me with an address if you want them. Good luck on your thru!