Well, after STILL being awake for close to 24hrs now just reading and reading and reading, and eating, and pooping... I have FINALLY narrowed down my kit choices
Hammock
Switchback 1.9dbl
OR
BB 1.7dbl
I really like the shelf idea of the BB and the footrest, but apparently the SB is quite wide and the foot rest isn't necessary... I like the dual zip on the SB, not sure if spreaders are in my future... Do they come pre-sown for spreaders if that addition or my own jury-rigged version comes to fruition in the future?
Tarp
Supafly from Warbonnet - not clear if I need doors for most summer camping, even if it's rainy or can you batten down enough to stay dry? All of the fly's don't look like they're long enough to cover the ends in case of rain...
If you can suggest something else fairly large or at least put my fears to rest about wetness, please do and help me save some cash.
Plan on hanging this with an adjustable ridgeline, but am going to try rigging up with carabiners and 550 for now.
Other
I'm going to start with close cell pads and do some cutting and pasting until I get a shape that works for me, at least until I can afford something to put between the layers of the Hammock.
I'm not certain what I want to do for suspension, I'm not clear on the basic Switchback suspension system, but I was planning on using the webbing based system with the BB until I'm comfortable enough with the whole experience to start modding.
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