May I Borrow or Rent Your Hammock?

**lschilders** · 07-09-2011, 22:07

Originally Posted by BER

What do you do in YOUR hammock???

Just eat peanut butter sandwichs, and sleep. But it's a very private spot.

**BER** · 07-09-2011, 22:20

Originally Posted by lschilders

Just eat peanut butter sandwichs, and sleep. But it's a very private spot.

So you wouldn't share your sandwiches either?

**DivaB** · 07-09-2011, 22:28

Yea, I agree, what's going on in there?!?! Yuck!!!

Gotta be more than just eating peanut butter sandwiches. Lol

Originally Posted by BER

What do you do in YOUR hammock???

**kkilgroe** · 07-09-2011, 23:01

I tried two different HH models from REI for weekend trips before I settled on the Explorer Deluxe. My local coop was great at helping me find the right fit.

**Boomer** · 07-09-2011, 23:20

I love REI for their return policy. But please be respectful of the other co-op members by not taking stuff out that you only want to 'borrow' for the weekend. Everything that is 'borrowed' has to be sold at cost.

We have enough businesses going belly up in the USA.

**DemostiX** · 07-09-2011, 23:53

OP:
Ignore the idle chatter. I'll bet someone will come through for you in time to ship on Monday to arrive by Wed. Say if you need a tarp, too, or will furnish your own.

Sorry, my 8ft kit gets disparaged here as undersized; and maybe you would get more sleep, without effort, in the king-sized bed of WBBB or other 10-11ft hammock.

And careful of cinders from a campfire. Showers of sparks from a tossed-in stick are fun for youn'uns and lowclass -- that's a pun --but put pin holes in tarps, hammocks, and tent flys.

**Jeff60523** · 07-10-2011, 12:06

Thanks to all responders. I'm realizing I should have been clearer on what I am trying to do.

I live in the Chicago area and I probably should have put that in the title of my post. I am 6'4", 240# and a side sleeper. I NEED lots of room.

I'm looking for a local owner of one of the two hammocks I am seriously considering purchasing - HH Explore Deluxe and Warbonnet 1.7. I truly do recognize how personal hammocks are. Tents can be similar and I have borrowed the same guy's small tent more times than I am comfortable with. We have our Scouts sleeping in pairs but the adults make their own single arrangements and I have had to borrow tents (or use a troop tent which I will do this year more than likely).

I have corresponded with RockChucker30 regarding his WB sale.

I am an REI member and am NOT interested in "borrowing" from them.

Thanks again. Given I need this nailed down by the end of the week, I think I will just prepare my back for 3 more nights on the ground. I will keep watching the for sale forum for my "Christmas Present" to myself.

**Randy** · 07-12-2011, 01:18

I have a one person tent I will give you...Let me know.

**Jeff60523** · 07-12-2011, 08:21

Thanks, but no thanks on the tent.

I found a HH on Craig's List last night and took the plunge. Should be here in time for my trip. I can't wait!

**L.D. Cakes** · 07-12-2011, 08:28

Fantastic! does it come with a tarp? Got Insulation? Be sure to practice a bit before leaving, suspension may need to be tweaked and of course inspected.