Just wondering how far from the ground I should be when im in my hammock.would different suspension give me less sag versus the stock thanks for any advice
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Just wondering how far from the ground I should be when im in my hammock.would different suspension give me less sag versus the stock thanks for any advice
As far as you're willing to fall.
I like mine to be comfortable when I sit in it. Shouldn't be so high or low that it is difficult to get in and out.
Between that and comfortable sitting position... When I am testing something its about 4", once its a setup a trust I will hang it about sitting level...Quote:
Originally Posted by Slo
+1 on sitting level. With my bad knees I find if I set it too low I have a very hard time standing up out of the hammock.
Most of us do change out stock for amsteel and tree slaps. If you add a ridgeline at 83% your hammock length, your sag will stay pretty consistent....that is if you are using suspension that doesn't stretch much. I hang high enough that my UQ doesn't drag, yet I can sit on the side of it comfortably.
is it possible to get the whole setup under 3.5 feet without touching the ground...when i asked my national guard unit i was told can use if under 3.5 feet tall
As long as the gear covering my posterior, UQ, bug net etc., is not on the ground.
Maybe is the best answer I can give you... I know ny 11 foot hammock with the 83% ridgeline means the body of the hammock is like 35" away from ridgeline... But that's going to be cutting it real close... That gives you 7" for suspension... Possible, but perfect set up it going to be required if your straps have to be under 42"...Quote:
Originally Posted by shaneo
You could always bribe your QMQuote:
Originally Posted by shaneo
Plus 1. Nothing more of a struggle than to get my butt out of a too low hammock.Quote:
Originally Posted by grannypat
It depends. Ideal height is chair height for your bottom when sitting. That will raise up when you get flat on the hammock. Assuming that since you are in the guard you also have good knees so you could go lower. The other issue is what are you fastening it to? Properly spaced trees usually provide for longer suspension. With closer spacing and shorter suspension you can use lower tie points. Shackled to two - 40 in high posts at the right spacing should work. That begs the question of what are you hanging from? Remember the Navy used hammocks for a lot of years without long suspensions... ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by shaneo
BFTH has dropped my hammock height a bit. I like to wake up in the morning and have easy access to getting breakfast going.
I usually put the tree straps at eye level on the trees. It puts the hammock in near perfect position to sit in and climb out.
I am experimenting with a hammock I just finished sewing.
It is really a copy of the top of my coleman cot. I have strung it up various ways and i am impressed at how comfortable it is even with my butt resting on the ground.
I plan to try it on side hills. Then it will be one side touching the ground and the other side raised to make it level. I might have to raise the butt off the ground or I could get crippled sleeping with all the weight on one cheek.
im mostly play here and im light infantry...knees okay...service connected back...but look in background of pics...pretty ****** terrain and the way weather is looking this month i will be on snow http://www.mccoy.army.mil/
Whoooo Buddy. BFTH height is the civilized height))))))Quote:
Originally Posted by OldRagFreeze
Shug
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is BFTH??? I want to be civilized! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Shug
I hang lowwww. I like to just roll out to pee. And climb back in on my knees. No standing required.
Never mind, found it in the acronyms list. Should have thought to look there before posting...Quote:
Originally Posted by Chunk
BFTH = Breakfast From The Hammock :D
I usually have it high enough to keep the UQ dry from rain splatter. Tends to be chair high or a little higher.