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    Question Best hammock system(in your opinion)

    Hello! I was wondering what system was the best. Money is not an issue, but the cheaper the better. I am 6' 4" and a hefty 150 lbs(not my fault!) so no small hammocks please! I will be taking this hammock on my thru hike on the AT spring of 2014. I imagine there will be better hammocks available then but I am experimenting everything now. A few years after that I am going to walk the US and am hoping to take this system or a similar one with me. I want a 4 season hammock that can handle whatever mother nature can throw at it. I have looked at Clark, Hennessy and Warbonnet hammocks and can't decide which one is the best. I imagine these all can be modified so they can handle it all but which one has the best features. Attached mosquito net is a must. I am looking for hammock, tarp, sleeping pad/UQ, and any other accessories that would help. Thanks!

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    Check out PapaSmurfs Dangerbird for four season. The cover and bugnet combo is wonderful.
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    Papa Smurf makes the Dangerbird. In my opinion, it is one of the most versatile hammocks out there that is equipped to "take anything you can throw at it."

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    BajaHanger beat me to it!
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    It looks like Papa Smurf might make you one a little longer, too.

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    i decided years ago i need 2 hammocks (OK i got 8, but to make my point "2"). one HH with a bugnet and one DIY for when there are NO bugs. i have a hh explorer ultra with zipper mode and got a pull in the netting in January never took it winter hiking again. also figured why carry the zippers and netting if i knew i would never use it.

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    Haven't tried a Dangerbird myself so my vote would go to the trusty Warbonnet Blackbird and I'd suggest modding your suspension to whoopie slings and tree huggers. That's just my preferred set up. The webbing that comes on it is a nice suspension too.

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    I like how the Warbonnet Blackbird is asym, have yet to sleep in an asym hammock. The footbox and shelf panel are handy as well! Will research the Dangerbird as I haven't heard of it til now

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    The best hammock system is the one you can afford and suits you best. To each their own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soopaman66126 View Post
    Hello! I was wondering what system was the best. Money is not an issue, . . .
    . . . I have looked at Clark, Hennessy and Warbonnet hammocks and can't decide which
    one is the best.. Thanks!
    I think you know . . . the TOP DOG . . . is the Clark

    I think you know you will get a Clark.



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