Backup for the buddies

[aceatc]

I would think that they could use some of there ground gear with it to try it out and see if they like it before they bought one, Your a good friend to do that for your hiking buddies! I would asume your friends already have a ccf pad and a sleeping bag. they may already have a tarp too but the SG tarp would be a good addition to your guest hammock and a good backup for yours if needed, JMO

The biggest problem is that after they have gone backpacking with me just once, they realize how uncomfortable camping is with a tent (or how comfortable I look in a hammock) and then don't really want to come again. Mostly just my relatives are like that, but if I provide more comfort for a friend that would definitely help my odds of getting them to join me in the mountains. I don't know if I would bother to buy them a nice lightweight tarp since even 9x9's aren't cheap.

aceatc,
same hammock better price I bought a camo one & like it.

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=85025775

Auction? I would have to bid on something...

[Cannibal]

I have that exact hammock; more to the point it was my very first one ever! It is what got me hooked, err hung. I destroyed my first one in the name of education, but ordered another one. It is what I use for people that want to try one. Great hammock for the price, but the material is not as comfortable as the ENO, Trek Light, Bliss, etc. Still a good hammock.