what is an SS? Do you use those biners to hang your stuff sacks? Why can't you just attach the stuff sacks directly to the rope instead of being right next to the hammock
what is an SS? Do you use those biners to hang your stuff sacks? Why can't you just attach the stuff sacks directly to the rope instead of being right next to the hammock
It is used to attach things like underquilts.
You can see them in this photo
SS= Suspension System
Those biners are for attaching your under quilt. You have a suspension on each end of the hammock and each small biner attaches to a corner of the under quilt (see red arrows). That's what holds the quilt under the hammock.:
You can see the entire method for attaching a an under quilt here.
Kick *** Quilts uses a similar method to attach their underquilts.
Last edited by headchange4u; 04-04-2007 at 11:34.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
how in the heck do you even get in those hammocks. Is there a zipper I can't see on the netting.
I'm starting to suspect someone is having a little fun with everyone else.
Is that too much to ask? Girls with frikkin' lasers on their heads?
The hanger formly known as "hammock engineer".
On the bottom there is a slit that you peek up through.
EDIT: I will answer the questions, since others may want to know.
actually not. I have only seen one hammock with an underquilt before. I didn't pay any attention as to how it was attached. After I posted, it hit me those were the dreaded Hennessy Hammocks. It still doesn't look easy to get in one with the underquilt in the way.Originally Posted by hammock engineer
I'm starting to suspect someone is having a little fun with everyone else.
A Hennessy Hammock has a slit in the bottom through which you enter and exit. The slit has Velcro on the edges and it closes when you pull your feet inside the hammock.
To get in you pull the under quilt to the side and enter through the slit as normal. The under quilt will go back into place once you are inside.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
Of course you'll be warmer next time...you're in Tallahasse for gosh sakes. And it's getting warmer and warmer every day!
Stoikurt
"Work to Live...Don't Live to Work!"
Here is a link to a downloadable video demonstrating entering a Hennessy Hammock.
http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/hi...er/hhvid01.htm
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