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Forgive me for the silly question, but would the tensa4 work for kayaking or would the solo be a better option? Also, I am larger at 6' and 230 lbs.

So where is this exactly? I didn't see any details on location in the Op's original post.

I have never made any of my own equipment up to this point. I can barely sew using a needle and thread. With that in mind, what is a good beginner sewing machine to learn on and to begin making your...

I am looking at grabbing a Tree Runner netless to go with my Trail Lair. I like the Hexon 1.6 fabric.

For the record I am 6', 220lbs. and a hard core side sleeper. Thanks again for the responses Bill!!

My only concern is the Ridge Runner has a max weight of 250lbs. I weigh 220 lb. already and only being 30 lbs. from the max weight makes me nervous.

Thanks for the crazy detailed response. Much appreciated. Maybe someday I'll jump into the bridge hammock pool.

And I'll chime in on the other side of the coin. For my first setup I went with a Simply Light Design Trail Lair that was about $130. I paired that with a SLD Asym Tarp for $60. For the suspension I...

More recreation and less work is what I say ;-)

I am now thinking of getting a netless that I would use specifically for Winter camping since a net isn't needed in the colder temps. I am looking at the SLD Tree Runner currently. I did send an...

Another vote for the SLD Trail Lair. This was my first hammock purchase and you just can't beat. Fantastic hammock!! Jared is super fast at filling orders as well.

Being I weigh 220 lbs. it seems I only have a handful of fabrics I can choose without fear of failure because I am a bit on the larger size adult scale.

Morning everyone!! So currently my only hammock is an SLD Trail Lair. Fantastic hammock! I am now wanting to maybe add a second one. Not sure what one to get. I like the 11' size. Also I am 6' and...

I ordered a single piece snake skin from Simply Light Design out of the nano-no-seeum netting.

It would seem the website it no longer up and showing an error when you try and go to it :-(

UPDATE: I just placed an order for an evergreen colored Warbonnet Superfly!!!

Marty of Wilderness Logics recently passed and unfortunately no new orders can be made. Appreciate the suggestion though.

****, yeah, that Cuben Fiber tarp is WAAAAAAY out of budget at $415.

Updated: I now have 4 tarps I am considering now:


AHE Winter12
WB Superfly
UGQ Penny Pincher WinterDream11
Dutchgear Xenon Winter Tarp


Leaning toward the Dutchgear tarp as its the...

I have 3 tarps I am considering now:


AHE Winter12
WB Superfly
UGQ Penny Pincher WinterDream11

Paul,

Does your Winter12 tarp have doors? It doesn't say in the description.

I am heavily considering a WB Superfly tarp for the features and cost. I would assume it would work just fine with a SLD Trail Lair hammock?

You are something else Paul!! Can't wait for my White Cloud by the way ;-)

UPDATE: I have since added a Jarbidge and White Cloud to the stable. Should be pretty well set I think.

Hoping to do some Winter hanging this season, but am wondering if I have the wrong tarp. Currently my setup has an asym tarp that I ordered with my SLD Trail Lair hammock last year. Is it advisable...

I have been researching my first UQ now for a couple weeks. I finally pulled the trigger on a 4 season Arrowhead Jarbidge 3/4. My thinking was that with it being 3/4 and a 4 season it would provide...

I am currently in the market for my first UQ and am leaning toward the Jarbidge 4 season.

I am jumping in on this thread as I am also needing my first UQ. Did a quick over night this weekend where it got down into the 40's and I was a bit chilled honestly with no UQ. My bag was supposed...

I got a Simply Light Design Trail Lair hammock last year and it is an absolutely amazing hammock for the money. I initially was looking at a HH and am so glad the folks on here convinced me to look...

Just got my Simply Light Designs Trial Lair from Jared. I actually joined this forum a couple of weeks ago and was able to get some fantastic advice from the folks here. I had actually almost pulled...

I ended settling on a Simply Light Trail Lair and Simplicity tarp for my setup. Thanks though!!!

See my other thread:...

Order placed!! Thanks everyone for all the help!!!

1 x Simplicity Asym Hammock Tarp
- Orientation: Head Right/Feet Left
- Ridgeline Cord Options: Pair of Flyz spliced to (2) 12'
-...

The chameleon doesn't have a tarp included and I am not a fan of "mini fly" the chameleon has. The SLD package I have speced at $263 includes a Simplicity tarp which is another $92 with the specs I...

Here are the specs I am considering for the SLD combo I am weighing:

Trail Lair

- Zipper Size #5 YKK Zipper
- Zippered Storage Pouch No
- Zipper Options Two Sided(Retractable w/ Extra zipper...

So at this stage I am think I am down to either the Simply Light Trail Lair or a Dream Hammock. Leaning toward the Simply Light at the moment. Here are the combos I am considering:


SLD Trail...

I am just south of Madison.

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Hey Randy!! Actually sent you an email just a bit ago via the website on sizing!!

Alright, I think I am finally getting somewhere. I am heavily considering an 11' Dream Raven in the 1.7oz ROBIC-XL Burnt Orange with net paired with a The Quest hex tarp (11' ridge-line) in black...

Appreciate the your thoughts. Thanks!!

I priced a Dream Darien with the 1.7oz RobicXL fabric in Burnt Orange, single layer, whoopie slings, and tree straps for $132.

Honestly, I am to the point of being overwhelmed with the number choices!!:unsure::unsure:

Looking at the Thunderbird model and the features I would want I am at $234. Hennessy is $50+ cheaper.

Yeah, the Blackbird is just too far out of my budget. As I stated in my other thread, I really need to be at the $200 or less mark. Also noticed the weight rating is only 250lbs. I am at 220lbs,...

HH is running a special. I can get a Jungle Explorer with HEX tarp for $180 shipped!! Should I jump on that??

I know HH is running a special which includes a free HEX fly ($80). I think I priced the Explorer at $150 and the Safari at $160 with fly and the velcro/auto-close feature.

Thanks for the replies so far!!!

What about the Simply Light New Hangers package??

http://www.simplylightdesigns.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/22_55/products_id/504

I set the sub $200...

I probably should of started here before creating my post in the HH forum. I am looking at getting my first camping hammie after being a tent camper. I am 6'0", 220lbs. I had been looking at the HH...

So I have been a traditional tent camper and am looking at moving to a hammie. I have been heavily considering an Explorer with hex rain fly. I am 6'0" and 220 lbs. Would some folks be able to...

Greetings everyone!! 39 years old and trying to get into the backpacking, kayaking, camping, hanging scene:tonguesmilie: Have car camped for some time, but trying to turn the corner to backpacking....