I just put in my order for my first hammock. I ordered the warbonnet blackbird 1.1 double layer and the superfly tarp. I also purchased the carabiners to go with my suspension system ( the straps and buckles ). I was wondering if there is anything else you guys would recommend for this setup? Do I need to purchase anything else to make it work? I can already tell that this 3-4 week waiting period is going to be real tough!!!!
Last edited by Rambler_; 06-06-2013 at 21:05.
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You will need guy-line for the tarp and some sort of under-insulation for the hammock. Maybe a pad or summer Under Quilt for the hammock.
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You should get some whoopie slings.
Good advice above, but yes you will need some type of ridgle line to suspend your tarp and guy lines so you can stake it out. Speaking of which you will also need stakes for your tarp and hammock. That should be all you need to get in the air and covered from above. For your first overnight you will need some form of insulation for the top and bottom. Sleeping bags work great opened up and layed over the top of you. You can use a cheap blue sleeping pad from walmart inbetween the double layer until you decide that you want something more comfortable/compact. And this is how it begins, welcome to your new favorite addiction.
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Great videos! At what temperature do people typically need under insulation?
Where is a good place to get whoopies?
varies. for some, its in the 60s. only time and you will know.
whoopieslings.com , of course!
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you should be all set! Mason line from any hardware will store should for guy lines. some y stakes from wally world. If you are looking for cheap good insulation. armygear.net has us military patrol bags for 16 bucks and make some diy underquilt or top quilt. real easy!! welcome!!!!
I use kelty triptease for my guylines. A little pricier than braided mason's line, but it really pops at night when your headlamp hits it. Has saved me and my camp mates a couple times from eating dirt.
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