http://appalachianhammock.com/produc...achian-hammock
Anyone have one? Looking to get this for a friend as a birthday present. Haven't come across a similar package for that price.
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http://appalachianhammock.com/produc...achian-hammock
Anyone have one? Looking to get this for a friend as a birthday present. Haven't come across a similar package for that price.
Don't have one but looks good and has great reviews. Please let us know if you get one for your friend how he likes it
I don't have one either, but looks like a good option! I believe it is priced competitively as well. I say go for it! :) I'm interested in checking one out myself, but gotta wait on some moolah...or your review... :D
looks cool. like how they are 11x60. I get tickled at manufacturer wording some time. ..."overall weight ***excluding suspension" Just tell u what the overall weight is. hahah
The setup is exactly the way I setup my GT Ultralight when I upgraded the stock suspension. I had replaced my S hooks with Black Diamond Neutrino Carabiners and swapped out the Grand Trunk Rope with 11' x 3" Pauly Island tree straps. After my first camping trip I dropped The Black Diamond Neutrino Carabiners and Pauly Island tree straps and went with 6' x 1" Tree Straps, toggles and whoopie slings it was a much lighter system afterwards.
The only thing I don't like is the tree straps are tubular nylon leaving open the possibility of stretching.
That's the same price as a eno double nest but you get straps and better biners. I might have to contact these guys.
I guess they only have one color???? :confused:
Nice hammock though.... :thumbup:
IIRC tubular doesn't stretch that much at all.
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Originally Posted by gmcttr
I think it is pretty cool that it actually comes with everything you need to hang it!
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the only "negatives" I see with this hammock are:
1. only one color "choice"...no big deal for me...
2. no easy way to adjust the hang ie: whoopies/straps or biners/straps similar to ENO Atlas or Kammock Python...either of the above would be nice, but still doable without...
This is still a hammock (that I've never heard of 'til now) that I'm definitely interested in seeing/testing!...11' long, includes all necessary "accessories" to hang for a great price, etc...
Adjustment is fairly easy with the knot they teach. It will be adjustable until loaded.Quote:
Originally Posted by rcracin24
Untying the knot might not be as easy as they claim.
I will wait for a review on the tubular nylon webbing. I think it will stretch over time - like a few hours under load. ;-)
The knot is a marlin spike hitch...just remove the biner/toggle to untie.Quote:
Originally Posted by nothermark
Hey guys, thanks for all your comments. It's great to here good things, especially from those within the community. We've always been open to receiving feedback and suggestions on our gear, so I wanted to tackle the question of whether the tubular nylon stretches over time, and if so, by how much.
In general, we've never noticed any significant stretching with the straps, but we'd like to take it a step further and actually do a test on it. As a first shot, we'll get a set of new straps and measure them before use. We'll then setup and load with ~300 lbs overnight and measure the straps the next morning. That should give us a gauge on how the straps stretch under short term load (6-8 hours). We'll post results with some pics or a video in a few days.
Welcome to HF.Quote:
Originally Posted by AppalachianHammock
You might as well have it "rain" on the straps as well. I've heard reports that water contributes to stretching.
Out of curiosity, why not switch too polyester straps so the question of stretching would never be asked again?
Hey there gmcttr,Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcttr
How about we load the straps dry for 4-6 hours, measure, then wet them down, and repeat the test?
Where in eastern NC are you located ?
Just outside of Greenville. I like your compilation of sites to hang in NC. What's your favorite spot you think? We've been going to Uwharrie for the past couple years. Great time everytime.
No one special spot as I like them all. Just depends on how much time I have.
Sounds like a plan to me. It would be educational for us to know the rated breaking strength as well. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by AppalachianHammock
I've also read posts of hangers using tubular nylon without problems. I'm guessing the strength is so otherwise "overrated" for our needs that there isn't a problem. Only a guess though as I've always used polyester.
Minimum break strength is around 4000lbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcttr