who knows about good places to hang in northern california?

**SLCpod** · 01-13-2015, 02:01

If you are really being picky in weight I would suggest going to whoopies or a speed hook suspension. You could even get a double ended stuff sack and ditch the snakeskins. Personally I am okay with 4lbs if I have the setup I like. I carry the heavy hennessy hex and hate the weight but love the coverage and I don't have the cash for a lighter tarp that size.

**backpacker_fan@tic** · 01-13-2015, 15:42

Originally Posted by SLCpod

If you are really being picky in weight I would suggest going to whoopies or a speed hook suspension. You could even get a double ended stuff sack and ditch the snakeskins. Personally I am okay with 4lbs if I have the setup I like. I carry the heavy hennessy hex and hate the weight but love the coverage and I don't have the cash for a lighter tarp that size.

Not really that picky, it's just that I have a lumbar problem that's why I'm somewhat of a weight conscious. Lol I did a test run earlier with my Deuter Futura 32. All the stuff I will be using on a one night backpacking trip including water and food, I got my pack weight down to 20.4 lbs. I may just have to stick to the setup I have since it felt okay carrying that amount of weight around. I may even look into a double ended stuff sack like you recommended. Will also be looking into an Osprey Exos 48. I just can't get the thought of using my Aether 85 for a hammock backpacking trip. Lol Thanks for the input SLCpod! Hope to meet you in one of our future hangs.

**signguy** · 01-14-2015, 09:57

Someone choose an area in the central Sierra and I will be there! I am down for a winter/snow trip or something lower on the mountain.
As for weight- I am generally in the 5# area minimum and as much as 9# for snow winter camping- but the Clark is a heavier hammock to start with... I did save a significant amount of weight going to Dutch-
Just purchased a BBxlc setup which should be lighter but don't have it yet.

**Brien** · 01-14-2015, 17:49

I'd be interested in a early spring hang as well. I'm in Sac.

**doctor patches** · 01-23-2015, 18:14

Do we have a date in march this will be happening? I'm in Sac and would be willing to hang with everyone too, depending on when. I already have a trip to the coastal redwoods scheduled for my birthday on the weekend of the 14th, but other than that let me know!

**kormi** · 01-24-2015, 00:47

I think we are still working on a location and time frame. Unlike most of you guys I am not a big backpacker... My pack is for tactical three day outs. 45lbs. I still would enjoy hanging with the crowd if I don't have to hike too far. I started the hammock thing to do with my dog.

**garyg763** · 01-24-2015, 00:52

Sounds good!

**SLCpod** · 01-24-2015, 02:01

I think the weekend of the 14th would be great. I can't commit 100% yet due to school but it seems like a great idea.

**backpacker_fan@tic** · 01-24-2015, 13:33

Originally Posted by doctor patches

Do we have a date in march this will be happening? I'm in Sac and would be willing to hang with everyone too, depending on when. I already have a trip to the coastal redwoods scheduled for my birthday on the weekend of the 14th, but other than that let me know!

I'm down to do the weekend of the 14th as well. Doctor patches, it would be nice to celebrate a birthday with a fellow hanger unless it's weird inviting myself without an invitation. Lol! My birthday is actually In 3 days and I'm itching to go out and hang, but I could wait until March. If we can't go on the weekend of the 14th, don't forget to share your post hang trip along the coastal redwoods!