Bridge hammock only, what to add

**The RidgeRunner** · 11-06-2010, 13:41

Ok, so I am at a local outdoor company's annual clearance sale And come across a box that says hammocks $x0. So I pick it up to look at it and I see a pair of jacks looking back at me. So I buy it and bring it home.

I get it out and all that was there was the bugnet, ridge organizer and the hammock body.

I strung it between my hanging trees in the back yard and just used 2 wAter knots for the webbing. It was a little snug without spreaders.

Anywho, what else should I add to this to "complete" the setup??
What size tarp will cover this, I already have a superfly for the WBBB, would like to get one for this hammock as well, so I have 2 setups.

I may go back tomorrow and pick up a few more for Christmas gifts along with some tarps.

**Roadtorque** · 11-06-2010, 13:57

You can buy a "replacement" set of spreader bars from the jacks. Nice find!

**Redwood Guy** · 11-06-2010, 14:08

I have a Warbonnet Big Mamajamba on it's way to my place.

I also have a very very customized one-off designed Bridge Hammock from Prof. Grizz. It is wider, deeper, longer, and has a higher bug net than any other bridge hammock out there (TTBOMK).

So, once the Big Mamajamba shows up, I will be throwing it up over my Grizz Bridge to see how it fits.

If it fits over mine, I know for 100% certainty that it will fit over yours. You could go that route rather than the WBSF and save yourself a few ounces.

I'll try to remember to update this post as soon as I get it. If I don't in the next few days, remind me too

**The RidgeRunner** · 11-06-2010, 14:12

Gettin ready to get some pics. Will add in a few.

**The RidgeRunner** · 11-06-2010, 15:30

I put this up real quick, Just threw in a Wallyworld blue pad in quick to give it some shape. I also just threw in trekking poles just to spread it for pics.

Hmmmm no pics

**The RidgeRunner** · 11-06-2010, 15:37

Pics, 2nd try

I know i need to pretty it up a little, just threw together.

**MuseJr** · 11-06-2010, 16:57

Originally Posted by smitty7997

Pics, 2nd try

I know i need to pretty it up a little, just threw together.

No need to pretty it up at all. That is the next piece of gear on my list to try. Black sure is purdy...

Edit - Sorry I forgot to answer your questions.
I have picked up 3-4 tarps and have taken them all out for a spin. I have a TTTG cat cut tarp that would cover any hammock. It is a large tarp and with the new beaks it will be a great winter option. Recently AHE put out the Shangri La tarp and it will also cover that hammock nicely, but would be more likely a 3S tarp. Hope this helps.

**Javaman** · 11-07-2010, 13:57

Nice find!!

I have two of these hammocks and find them very comfortable and easy to set up.

I added the lightweight whoopee suspension system from JRB which works quite well. I find it quite easy to deploy although I use a marlin spike hitch with a toggle to attach the whoopee to the tree strap instead of the supplied Dutch Biner.

I saw Pan use the JRB 11x10 tarp at the MAHHA hang. The Baker Hut pitch worked quite well. I now own that same tarp but have only set it up to test. I have spent numerous nights in my BMBH under a Hennessey tarp of a similar size but have had issues with the bars rubbing against the tarp.

IMHO a set of bars from JRB and their 11x10 tarp might work out well for you. Suspension can be had from JRB or whoopiesling.com.

**tjm** · 11-08-2010, 10:19

I set up the JRB 10' x 11' tarp in the baker hut arrangement in fair weather. The tarp is set high and wide to avoid the spreader bars hitting the tarp. I like that arrangement becase it lets have privacy on one side and a view on the other.

In rainy or winter weather, the tarp is set up with the short side as the ridgeline and the ends closed off. Similar to a scouts a-tent.

When in this foul weahter set-up, I add 4 glip clips and shockcord guylines to pull the sides away at the spreader bars. Saw that trick in one of Shrug's winter videos.

There are good photos of both set-ups on the JRB site.

**Javaman** · 11-09-2010, 07:54

Originally Posted by tjm

I set up the JRB 10' x 11' tarp in the baker hut arrangement in fair weather. The tarp is set high and wide to avoid the spreader bars hitting the tarp. I like that arrangement becase it lets have privacy on one side and a view on the other.

In rainy or winter weather, the tarp is set up with the short side as the ridgeline and the ends closed off. Similar to a scouts a-tent.

When in this foul weahter set-up, I add 4 glip clips and shockcord guylines to pull the sides away at the spreader bars. Saw that trick in one of Shrug's winter videos.

There are good photos of both set-ups on the JRB site.

Good ideas, thx for sharing. I'll have to try the grip clip option.