I picked up a Hennessey Ultralight Explorer from their demo/clearance sale this fall and a used JRB Nest from QiWiz a couple of weeks ago. I've had two or three trial hangs in the backyard to practice setting it up but those have been short. With the overnight forecast at a balmy 56 degrees and a 15 mph wind out of the south, I took advantage and spent my first overnight in the backyard "woods". Thanks to feedback on this forum, I experimented with ridgeline tension and just how much to raise my feet above my head. The second or third adjustment really helped with reducing the pressure on my left calf. I also got much more proficient at moving around within the hammock to get my sleeping bag situated. I was pleasantly surprised with just how warm I stayed with the JRB Nest. I ended up sleeping bareback with the bag open most of the night.
One question - is it normal in a HH to have my left shoulder almost peaking out above the nylon/netting seam and the right side having a 12-16" vertical wall of nylon? I tried moving more to the center but then felt like I was either leaning or very tippy.
I'm looking forward to 4 hangs that I have planned for this spring and early summer and getting better at setting up the hammock to maximize comfort.
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