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Absolutely! Thanks for the info, Sgt. Rock and others. I was really stoked to find this thread and see how light a hammock set-up could be as well as being affordable (all in all I spent about $140 on the whole set-up). Some UL and SUL gear is insanely expensive, though it seems there are always economic corners to cut. I actually found the GT UL hammock while looking at Nano7s on Amazon after perusing this thread. At $25 cheaper and only ~7 oz weight penalty, I figured why not? Although I'm way more weight obsessed than your typical "traditional" backpacker, I'm not as concerned with it as some of the BPL crowd. I am, on the other hand, highly impressed by folks like Francis Tarpon who can do a ridiculous thru-hike with ~8 pound loads. Amazing...
does any one know how much a maccat micro would way in cuban.
I am hoping I missed it somewhere, but is there a chart somewhere to compare hammocks, including size, weight, weight limit and the other pertinent data? I have been trying to put this together for myself, but some models (often the ones I think I might like to consider) are missing some of this information on the manufacturer's sites.
Last edited by Buffalo Skipper; 09-15-2010 at 10:28.
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Appologies if this link has already been posted (I scanned through the thread and didn't see it...), but the GT UL is >$17 at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Trunk-Ul...6058485&sr=8-3
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How does Tyvek compare to Cuban for weight per sq ft.
Check cuben supplies at quest outfitters. Look under products and click on coated fabrics. Weights are .74, .48.and.33. I like the lightness and especially the part about not sewing by using tape instead that they sell. No need to seam seal. I have not used these products yet but there are lots of possibilities. Want to hear about any experience anyone may have on this.
OK, we're at 13 oz. What about fitting it out for Fall hanging with quilts? Any magic of the light weight/low cost variety?
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