How does the Dangerbird work for backpacking use?
Is it too heavy?
How does the Dangerbird work for backpacking use?
Is it too heavy?
You can customize a dangerbird for as light as 22.4 oz or as heavy as 67.9 oz. I used their hammock calculator to come up with those numbers. It's your individual decision what's to heavy or what's light enough
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Don't let life get in the way of living.
"One of the best things you can do in this world is take a nap in the woods." ~ Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
"While it may be a lot of work, the view is best from the summit." ~ an anonymous staff member of Philmont Scout Ranch
Enjoy the day
Shane
I use a DangerBird 72 single layer. Yes, it is heavier than some hammocks, but make sure you are comparing apples to apples. The integrated bug net/top cover saves the weight/bulk of a separate system (and is a lot less hassle IMHO). If you don't want an overcover, you could look at the Darien to save some weight.
Mine is a single layer 2.6 oz polyester taffeta, which I think is more comfortable than ripstop nylon. I agree with ^shane^ that a couple oz is worth the more comfortable lay. I've brought it on 5 trips so far and never regretted it.
Either way, PapaSmurf makes quality products and is great to work with.
You're right about the inside/outside options - it only applies to double layered hammocks.
When someone says Dangerbird 72 -- does that mean it's 72 inches wide?
sorry for asking the newbie questions, I really don't know and would like to know.
I guessed on the width... When I order my next hammock from PapaSmurf, I'll order it 60" wide... although at 68" I can get REALLY diagonal and REALLY flat. Woke up early last Sunday in a fetal position on my right side laying across the hammock. Incubator wasn't wide enough so I was cold at shoulders and feet. Otherwise I might not have woken til morning.
Hammock body is up to you. I wanted to try the criinkle taffeta. I'll go with 1.1 or 1.9 single layer nylon next time to save some weight.
On the covers, I suggest having PapaSmurf put THREE zipper pulls on each side of each cover. This gives you the ability to enter/exit from either side using either cover. Not a lot of weight penalty involved.
"One of the best things you can do in this world is take a nap in the woods." ~ Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
"While it may be a lot of work, the view is best from the summit." ~ an anonymous staff member of Philmont Scout Ranch
Enjoy the day
Shane
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