Weight reducing tips for ENO DN

[Just swingin]

I have a double nest and while I agree with removing the bag and suspension (mine is still in process), it seems like a waste to remove the "wings." I like to use those to "wrap up with." I can very comfortably lay to one side then take the other and roll it completely over myself like a cocoon, even with an underquilt. Just my two cents. Not an expert here.

[OldRagFreeze]

I have a double nest and while I agree with removing the bag and suspension (mine is still in process), it seems like a waste to remove the "wings." I like to use those to "wrap up with." I can very comfortably lay to one side then take the other and roll it completely over myself like a cocoon, even with an underquilt. Just my two cents. Not an expert here.

I agree with you. It seems from reading here that a lot of people are bothered by 'floppy sides' but I actually really like having them.

[Fig]

You could always make a ridgeline organizers... It would probably come in lighter than the stuff sack and still give you the function... I have some made out of mesh that are on all of my hammocks... It is nice when hanging in the back yard to hang the cellphone up there and watch NetFlix through the mesh

I've found that that has some adverse effects on the way the sides of the hammock hang. Now I hang everything off my ridgeline instead. It's much easier to get to that way anyway.

I cut the bags off my GT Single and Double last night. Now they're not in the way and as an added bonus I have two new (matching) bishop bags thanks to a few minutes with a rivet kit.

Appreciate thte ideas. I guess this boils down to types of use. I have my Hennessey with a full ridgeline. My ENO is still quite stock and I really only used it for overnights when I had to send the Hennessey back for some work (snapped ridegeline). Maybe I will look into pimping out my doublenest. Since I just toss it in the truck or motorcycle to have as a 'just in case I might find a spot to hang for a nap' hammock at the moment I like having it in it's own carry case with the strap. Again I am sure it boils down to your use and whether it's your main overnight hammock.

[OldRagFreeze]

Appreciate thte ideas. I guess this boils down to types of use. I have my Hennessey with a full ridgeline. My ENO is still quite stock and I really only used it for overnights when I had to send the Hennessey back for some work (snapped ridegeline). Maybe I will look into pimping out my doublenest. Since I just toss it in the truck or motorcycle to have as a 'just in case I might find a spot to hang for a nap' hammock at the moment I like having it in it's own carry case with the strap. Again I am sure it boils down to your use and whether it's your main overnight hammock.

Gotcha. I'm still not sure what my main hammock is between the two (it's looking like the single will win) so I'm setting them both up as I would want for backpacking. Then the other will become a loaner for converting ground dwellers. I have a GTUL with stock suspension in my truck at all times, so I know where you're coming from with that.

[TheQ]

I made some loops from leftover Amsteel (there's a write up somewhere in the forums).
They make it easy to shorten the hang with a larks head (girth hitch?) around the end of the hammock extend the tree straps if needed. I made my slings a little on the long side, so I really needed to have a short hang option.
Hope the photos help.
Frame on left shows the extended minimum hang distance inherent to whoopie slings.
Top is a continuos amsteel loop
Bottom, hitched up nice and short.

Nice thing about the loops, they're easily triple purpose items. I use them to extend my tree straps when needed and they can be a handy loop attached to my ridgeline (or almost any line) with a girth hitch or prussik knot.

Definitely echo the "change suspension" weight loss option. Not only is the stock suspension too heavy, but the slap straps sag terribly.

I didn't cut up my DoubleNest, too fond of it as is. When I pack it up, I just start rolling it at one end, that wraps up one sling in the hammock, so when I stuff in the 2nd half, my sling is ready to go at the top of the bag.

I'm just a noob here, so hopefully I'm getting this stuff right!

[satta-hanga]

This is pretty much what I have chosen to do over whoopies. I am replacing my standard suspension with 6" loops and lighter carabiners. I already have the Python straps so I figured might as well use them for now. I would eventually like to go with a cinch buckle strap and loops, but all in due time! My only knock was I wish the loops I got had been just a bit longer, maybe a couple of inches, so I could've run them through the gathered end twice, but they'll do for now. Besides, that gives me an incentive to try my hand at the art of Amsteel down the road! Thanks to all for the advice and handy suggestions.

[JoeH]

Hey ditch the carabiner totally, they are HEAVY. Cut that stupid knot off ad run amsteal or paracord through the slot and tie a bowline in the end. I use a ring friction lock (1 ring). Ill post pics on how I did it. It's lite and it all fits in the same package. Problly cost me an extra $10 to mod the whole thing. Takes 2 min to set up and no real k it's marlin spike is a beautifull thing.

[Hototo]

I made some loops from leftover Amsteel (there's a write up somewhere in the forums).
They make it easy to shorten the hang with a larks head (girth hitch?) around the end of the hammock extend the tree straps if needed. I made my slings a little on the long side, so I really needed to have a short hang option.
Hope the photos help.
Frame on left shows the extended minimum hang distance inherent to whoopie slings.
Top is a continuos amsteel loop
Bottom, hitched up nice and short.

Nice thing about the loops, they're easily triple purpose items. I use them to extend my tree straps when needed and they can be a handy loop attached to my ridgeline (or almost any line) with a girth hitch or prussik knot.

Definitely echo the "change suspension" weight loss option. Not only is the stock suspension too heavy, but the slap straps sag terribly.

I didn't cut up my DoubleNest, too fond of it as is. When I pack it up, I just start rolling it at one end, that wraps up one sling in the hammock, so when I stuff in the 2nd half, my sling is ready to go at the top of the bag.

I'm just a noob here, so hopefully I'm getting this stuff right!

I just changed my Dn to whoopies and I never thought of carrying the extra loops. Great idea.