Hi All,
So, I posted in the new hangers stickied thread if anyone wants to know about me.
important info - me 5'8" / 200+lbs - camping conditions - backpacking, mountains, low temp nights, often at or near freezing, down bag, frequent rain. oh, and more rain. (BC Coastal areas). Also winter camping down to, well, flippin' cold. Haven't had the -25 to -40 trips yet but expect to be doing a couple in the next year (likely manning park next winter). The extreme cold weather trips are less relevant because I have other gear that needs upgrading to deal with that as well, and it won't be a light weight camp.
My questions:
My comparisons and reading have been largely focussed on the Hennessey Expedition and the Clark NA...
1. How significant is the shoulder squeeze in the clark hammocks? I really like the clark design, look and ideas. I find that if I lay along the axis of my peak (parachute?) hammock, I get significant shoulder squeeze. I still sleep well, but I find it less comfortable. I laid down in a Hennessey briefly a couple of weeks ago. It was comfortable, but I didn't think it was a whole lot more comfortable than my peak, but that is also a wide hammock.
2. How do hammocks generally do for condensation - specifically, Hennessey with the overshield and the clark with the nylon covers closed.
3. I have read good things about the Hennessey in the rain, and this is a primary concern. The clark has also had good things said about it's weather resistance, so I gather they are comparable. Is this the correct conclusion or is one better than the other?
4. Cold weather warmth - do the clark pockets work? does the undercover on the hennessey with the unconvincing foam insert work. Do either work better than the other? Do both need additional elements to make them as warm as a tent on the ground. The clark looks more convincing to me simply because you can close those nylon panels over the bug mesh and it is more or less a tent.
5. How do the clarks zippers hold up. The hennessey is simpler and Sgt Rock's comparison is, imo, correct when he says simpler is better.
6. WBBB - ok since doing some of my homework - this is a popular item
- questions
1. you need a separate tarp system, one isn't included or set up for this hammock, correct? The fold over wing fly I see in the pictures doesn't really look like it would be great in inclement (or merely constant) weather.
2. You would need to create an undercover - like shell for the bottom to create the airpocket, yes?
3. Is Brandon (his name is Brandon, right?) still making them? Or is he stalled from patent and time issues?
4. does it have an overcover like the hennessey to cover the bug mesh or would that be a custom job as well?
Thank you for your time to answer a newbie's questions.
Cheers,
CoyoteWanderer
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