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    Which side for extra zipper sliders -- head or foot?

    I'm new to hammocks, having lurked here a while. While I see most folks here have evolved their setups over time, I'm at the point where I want to jump in and get gear that will last me for years without replacing it. I've ordered a Dangerbird with extra zipper sliders on one side for entry in the middle of that side. I have been thinking that I'd want those extra sliders to be on the head side (on the left side for my right-lay hammock). I recently read dejoha's blog post recommending that the zipper be on the foot side for easier entry/exit. That got me wondering what other folks have chosen -- and what they recommend -- about which side should get the zipper. Those of you with Dariens or with extra zipper sliders on Dangerbirds or RoamingGnomes, what's your preference? Thanks.

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    Well.... I prefer them on my head side. That's the side that faces the porch mode side of my tarp for better viewing, thus that is also the side I use for entry/exit.

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    I'm sorry that I skimped on zippers for my DB. For each cover I got 3 zippers on one side and 1 zipper on the other side. If I would order again, I would order 3 zippers on each side for each cover. They are not adding a lot of weight but give you a lot more flexibility.

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