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I'm a definite side sleeper in a bed, and never sleep on my back. In my gathered end hammock I'm a back sleeper. You get used to it faster than you think. I require a pillow under my knees/lower legs.

I usually figure if I have time to spare after the "chores" are done, then I didn't walk as far as I should have.

When it happens I usually wander the local area looking for interesting things....

I say HAMM-eck.

And since Hammock has been my last name IRL for nearly 50 years, I'm going to claim to be authoritative on this topic, lol. :shades:

I previously claimed to be a hammock hiker. Since, I have taken up sleeping in a hammock full-time (about 9 months now). My back loves it. Add to that the fact that my last name is actually Hammock....

That's pretty funny: I almost went with CaptainHammock when I signed up, because my last name actually is Hammock and I didn't want to put my first name in my nick. I didn't use it in the end...

In my opinion most forums way over-police their threads, and I regularly see threads killed in what I would consider a repressive way. I think that's because what I see as productive conversation is...

I love my single-layer 1.1 - I don't feel threatened by it at all. It's holding up great.

But I can understand why a manufacturer might be hesitant to produce them.

I would have to try it. I suspect I would be happier with standard dyneema with an added tracer line however. Both suspension and guylines. In bright green or florescent orange please. ;)

I just use Sea to Summit ultra-sil dry sacks. Yes, they are probably heavier than some alternatives, but I'm not a gram weenie, so I can afford a small bit of extra weight in exchange for the...

I just put my pack in a large garbage bag and twist the top shut. Everything else goes in the hammock with me. This has worked fine for over a decade in wet Oregon weather.

I used a HH Backpacker Asym with a HHSS, a 25 degree bag, and a CCF pad for years, even down to freezing. It works if you are prepared and bundle up. That said, I now use a HG Incubator 20 and a 30...

I'm in Oregon. Sometimes I find myself somewhere without trees. When that happens I descend to the treeline or head to the edge of the meadow and find trees. I haven't carried a pad since I got my...

Wad it up and shove it in the outside mesh pocket on my backpack? That's what I do with my silnylon tarp.

You could use rope instead of tree huggers, It's relatively inexpensive if a bit heavy. Run it around the tree 3 or more times and clip to all the lines, not just one. Multiple rounds spreads the...

I bought my WBBB with the cinch buckle suspension on purpose. Whoopies are cheap. I made a pair and use the cinch buckle straps as tree straps. Now I can hang between trees 30' apart with ease. I can...

I discovered the same technique Dutch suggested - pull it off starting at the other 'end'. The line used to get stuck all the time because I tend to pull it hard into the groove, but by unhooking and...

I use the hammock itself as a pillow. When I get my diagonal position, I make sure to spread the hammock cloth under me so there are no folds or ridges. Then I induce a small crease right under my...

I used to be a side sleeper, but my back won't take that anymore, even on my $2,000 Tempurpedic mattress. Sleeping on my side in a gathered-end hammock would destroy me, but if I stay on my back I...

If I'm out backpacking, I take down my hammock when I leave and don't worry about UV. I'll replace it with something else new and exciting before UV damage has any noticeable effect anyway.

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I fix that by hanging onto the tarp and the line. I pinch the line to the D-ring and undo my wasp (I use a wasp there), then pivot and grab the ridge-line near the middle with my free hand, pinching...

I did this, except I used a Dutch wasp in place of the tarp flyz. It works great and centering takes two seconds:

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That's from Derek Hansen's fantastic web site:...

See y'all there.

OK, that's the same spot as my pic. The problem is that I can't see a fire station there. I don't want to be late, so it's important that I know where I'm going. Thanks.

I can carry the duffel.


BTW, is this the gas station we are meeting at? I can't find a fire station...

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I recently did 75 miles of the PCT here in Oregon using my WBBB, WB Edge, UGQ Flite Jacket, and HG Incubator. This was my first real trip with this gear. I previously used a HH UL Asym Backpacker...

Hehe. I'll do it Thursday. I've done it so many times in the last year it's second nature.

I need to pack...

I just added up my hikes over the last 12 months and I have busted the 250 mile mark. Not bad for an old guy with bad knees. I'm hoping to hike twice that far in the next year...

BTW, I'll be driving alone from the Eugene area in a 7-passenger minivan. If anyone wants a ride, let me know. That's a free ride for you as I'm happy to cover the gas myself.

I paypal-ed my t-shirt money.

Looking forward to the hang.

I just got back from 7 days on the PCT in my hammock. It was great, as expected. I look forward to seeing you all.

113" is is cutting it close. I would use the 144" span. Remember to select the sides you put the anchors on so that you leave room for your head and feet sticking out to the sides.

The longer...

You can also use a cross beam at the top like I did. It prevents the posts from being bowed inward and/or breaking.

I put in two posts 16' apart a few months ago and it is fantastic to be able to hang out there. When my $2K Therm-a-rest king-size starts to make my back hurt, a night out in the hammock makes...

^^^ This ^^^

Welcome, levidoug!

I'm west of Eugene. Oregon is great for hanging. Hanging may not be for everyone, but if you are going to like it, you will know unambiguously after your first night in a good...

There's a lot of good advice in this thread. I agree with most of it.

Myself, I used a Hennessey Asym Backpacker with SuperShelter and a Z-Lite pad for a decade. After recently moving to a...

The Superlight Karabiners are £16 for a pair. That makes them about $13.50 each, which is still spendy, but more reasonable than $27 each.

Dutch Biners are cheaper and stronger for 2g more per...

I'm planning to do a day trip of 10-15 miles this Sunday (6/29/14) with my brother but haven't really pinned down where I'm going yet. If you want to join us, let me know. I'm just west of Eugene.
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The PCT, starting at McKenzie Pass and going south past Obsidian. If you read up on the geology of the area it's a pretty fantastic section of trail.

Mostly I end up somewhere in the Three Sisters Wilderness, but I'll go anywhere.

You can also use a steel guitar string folded in half. Use one that is a single strand and not wrapped. It's a handy use for old or broken strings. Tapering is useful on smaller line and required on...

I completely understand. My comment was not meant as a criticism of the choice of shirt type, and your reasoning is solid. It was silly of me to make that comment since the fact that I would not wear...

Looks like it will be awesome, and I will buy one, but not for hiking. It's cotton.

4.37 pounds.

I have a WBBB and a MacCat Ultra. Complete with all lines and stakes it weighs 2.70 pounds. So the Draumr is 1.67 pounds heavier. That said, I'm still planning to get one when I have...

I agree that starting early is good. I consider myself fortunate in that I too started backpacking quite young as a Boy Scout. My first trip with a group was 2 weeks after my 11th birthday, and I did...

For me it was a problem because it extended over the entry slot. This meant that I had to hold it out of position to get in and then fidget with it to get it back into position under the hammock...

I do the same with my HH in their snakeskins.

The supershelter works fine. I used it with a Z-Lite pad inside the hammock with me for years in temps down to the 20's. It does rip fairly easily if you are not careful, but duct tape fixes it just...

Great job, man!

If you are down near Eugene and looking for a hiking partner let me know. That of course assumes you and your parents are OK with it. I am just some random guy on the internet...