Try again - Ultralight Hammock Hang Slickrock Wilderness June 16-17

**SGT Rock** · 05-29-2012, 23:00

Originally Posted by Acer

What time is everybody getting on the trail Sat. morning? Or your ETA to camp?

I plan on heading up Friday.

**SGT Rock** · 05-29-2012, 23:14

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

if you don't mind.

Not at all.

I can't remember the weight cuben but I'm guessing the thicker stuff...how hard was it to stuff and/or did you roll it up? What size stuff sack did you use if you did.

It was the .74 per yard that Lawson Outdoors had on sale. I think he is out of it now, but Zpacks sells it. It does not stuff well. I made a pocket for the hammock out of some left over .51 cuben that would have been large enough for a fabric hammock of the same size, but it won't even come close to stuffing in it. The sack I used is one I made myself out of a failed food bag made from .51. It is on it's last legs, but I estimate it at 750 ci and I put the hammock, JRB No-Sniveler, and a Te-Wa summer quilt all in the same bag.

You know how Tyvek will 'soften' with washings/use...do you think this weight cuben will ever grant some forgiveness in the hand? I cant see water/washing doing anything but maybe a break in period?

I don't know. I doubt it will change much. WV would probably know better.

I do think this is the next target in major weight savings for us; and at this point in the evolution of gear 1-2 ounces is a major advancement compared to the pound savings of years (well not that many years) ago.

Seems there are two forms of comfort going on. The comfort from texture/rigidity on the skin/body and the comfort of knowing you won't be dropped. Seems like you had no fear of materail failure/dropping but a little concern over the size -both of those can be addressed in the next one you make- but that rigid feeling, even compensated by the pad; do you think you'll forgo the comfort of the other gathered ends for this amount of weight savings?

I don't know on that one yet either. I got use to it quickly and never had a problem getting to sleep. The next step is to try an overnight without the pad and just an underquilt. The weight savings over my current fabric ghost is only 1.67 ounces and I am perfectly happy with it - plus it packs smaller. For my summer pack space is a big issue.

The cuben Ghost does give the benefit of a slight weight savings and windproof barrier all in one, it may end up being a winter hammock and the fabric model may end up being my summer hammock. I'm going to bring both to the hang next month so others can see what I am talking about.

**Groovy** · 05-29-2012, 23:30

Hi Sgt. Rock- I talked to you about attending but will not be able to make it. Thank you for offering the ride. Hope to go to one of your hang's one day!

**SGT Rock** · 05-29-2012, 23:35

Hope to meet you someday Groovy.

**Loneoak** · 05-30-2012, 08:36

Most likely, not going to make it. I know you folks are going to have a great time and you will certainly learn a few tricks from Sgt Rock......he's a great guy. Enjoy your steak Rock

**SGT Rock** · 05-30-2012, 11:25

UPDATE:

So far the possibles are:

Medicine Man
Wisenber
Shadow Alpha
Black Wolf
Ursa Major + 2 possible friends
Acer
SkunkApe
engine386
Poof
abwillingham
ragnall

Plus a couple others from my friends

From the original thread I'll add on these possibles as well:
STinGa
Moondoggy

**SkunkApe** · 05-30-2012, 11:27

I'll be up on the AT in GA this weekend if anyone wants to join.

**Gredemeer** · 05-30-2012, 18:22

Thank you for the update on the cuben hammock. Wish I was off that weekend would have liked to try it.

**Acer** · 05-30-2012, 20:08

Sgt Rock,,count me as definite go,,do you need me to bring or provide anything? Might bring the wife if she gets free from work,,will keep you posted on that.