Hi All,
I've been hanging since 1973 when I found a small softball sized nylon hammock at a surplus store for about $5. I always wanted a better place to sit and that seemed like the right solution. I spent the night sleeping in the hammock that summer and have never hit the trail without it since... actually, I still have the original... can't find them like this anymore (actually found this forum while looking) and this one hasn't worn out yet! Weighs exactly 7 oz including the steel rings and paracord hang straps I added.
I drop my 3/4 lightweight thermarest into the bottom, drape my down bag over and run a ridge line for my 7x9 tarp when the weather is iffy. I keep thinking about a mosquito net addition but never commit
I've even hung the hammock from a single tree using my staff as the other support -- it works, though the geometry is hard to understand.
OK, that's enough for now... it's cool to find a forum like this... can't wait to check it out.
Cheers,
WoodRat
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