Historically I have put the snakeskins stuffed with my HH Deluxe in the orig stuff sack with a handful of stakes and the 2" tree huggers. My tarp I always kept rolled up in an outside pocket of my...
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Historically I have put the snakeskins stuffed with my HH Deluxe in the orig stuff sack with a handful of stakes and the 2" tree huggers. My tarp I always kept rolled up in an outside pocket of my...
I went camping in the mountains (tail end of smokeys) in October and the low was in the 40s. I simply suspended a space blanket beneath my HH and slept in my sleeping bag. I had the hex tarp over...
I slept in my HH last weekend and the temperature that night was about 50. All I used was an old sleeping bag that I don't know the rating on, but I'd guess 50. My feet did get cold in the bag and...
Count me in. 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10
If you go by # of posts...maybe I count.
Count me in!
Count me in too!
In planning for the campout it turns out I need to share a tent with my son. Not because we can't sleep in hammocks, but rather that the troop discourages boys sleeping in tents alone and there's no...
The forecast low for this weekend where I'm going 34*. Tonight I plan to test sleeping in the hammock in the 40s with my down bag and BA Insulated Air Core Pad. I also have a windshield reflector I...
I tried hanging last night in 40* weather. Just my 30* mummy bag in the hammock. Didn't work. Within a 1.5 hours my backside, shoulders and such were freezing. It wasn't a down bag, but synthetic....
Like many in Alabama, i have damage to my roof pending repair. As a result I noticed that my attic is almost as cold as it is inside. I originally was searching for some random place to hang my new...
I'm hanging in my attic right now!
I'm in exactly the same situation. Bought (spent all my $$) my HH and plan to hang at a scout hike on the 17th in NE Alabama. It's a hike in and out. I expect it to be cold. I'm hoping I can...
Ok. This is on my list to experiment with. Thanks guys.
I watched a few videos last night. You're a wild and crazy guy! Seriously, good stuff and you keep it fun. Thanks for making those videos.
Yall are so welcoming with info. I've added The Ultimate Hang to my Christmas list! Is the Prussic knot the same as the Taut-Line?
I won't be opening our cub till Christmas. :)
I've been trolling around and looking at all the stuff. There's almost too much to know what to go with. That's why I thought I'd start my own thread and I'm thankful for everyone in responding. I...
Thanks guys. For lunch I went to the outdoors store and was going to buy the rings and biners. I was surprised that the 'biners were $8 each and the rings were $7 each. That's nearly $50 to change...
Thanks for sharing. I've never been to Sipsey or BNF, I need to get out there.
I totally understand about needing some time to get away, be alone and recharge. I appear to be the only one in my...
I do mean HH Tree Huggers that came with the HH. Thanks for that. I think a garda hitch suspension is exactly what I was thinking of, but didn't know what it was called. :)
On the tarp...
Hi!
My HH just arrived and I haven't even played with it yet, but I'm thinking about a routine for pitching it. I've trolled around and couldn't find a related topic. I got a HH Explorer Deluxe...
I got this cub one with my order. My 10 year old son is 80 lbs, so he'll get a few years out of it. My daughter is 12 and 100 lbs. She might not get much bigger. I'd rather have the scout model,...
I haven't tested it yet, but my plan is to use a Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest and a Slumberjack down sleeping bag. (Because that's what I have on hand.) I could toss a space blanket on top of the...
Hmmm...a fleece covered pad might be just the ticket!
Great thread for us beginners. Thanks to MattKyle for asking and others for responding. I've been surfing around, but the amount of info is kinda overwhelming.
I don't even know what else I need. I'm sure I need something to keep me warm this winter, but I should save my money until I hang in my HH more. The options are overwhelming...
How many Alabamians are there around here I wonder?
Sounds like everyone is saying not to string it tight. Am I wrong?
Welcome from one Alabamian to another. ROLL TIDE!
What a story. You should write a book. FWIW, I've falled 30' feet working a building job before when I was younger. Fell off a beam as I unhooked it from the crane, tucked and rolled. No real...
Ok...I pulled the trigger. A HH Explorer Deluxe with the hex fly and 72 inch straps. I really appreciate everyone quick input.
This should be a huge upgrade from my Kalisto hammock and...
I was thinking for $5 get the longer ones. 42" is short. I use rope now and it's easy to add another piece with a square knot, but not so with straps. (Better for the tree too!)
I'm going with...
I'm finally ordering myself a Hennessy Hammock. I've been using pieces and parts for a couple of years always wanting one, so I've decided to just order it. I was going to get the Explorer Deluxe...
Been a while since i've been around. Does the hammock come with fly and ss?
Thanks for posting this. Now if I can figure out the best way to make me a bug net for my cheapo hammock.
Funny I was think about something simliar myself and there you are. I got one of those $20 Wal Mart hammocks for father's day and I was thinking about a bug net that velcro'd on, then thought of a...
Up here in Bhm either. Imagine if they made it in nascar!
I got a Kalisto - Travel Hammock for father's day. I've not been able to find any place local with the right fabric anyway. I slung it up and hung out in it a little and it was comfortable. I...
I've seen people do that in a Jeep Cherokee and a Wrangler.
Great feedback. Thanks! I'm close to 6' so I guess it wouldn't work for me.
Anyone know anything about this Ebay Hammock or have an opinion to offer. Compare it to MYOG please.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220220766921&_trksid=p2759.l1259
Went to Wal-Mart yesterday, piddlin' around and started looking in the dollar fabric. I found a piece of nylon ripstop! It was orange, but beggers can't be choosers right. (Crimson Tide Fans HATE...
Sent you a PM Preacherswife!
Good story and happy hanging!
I'm in banking too! Wonder how many people in the bank would be surprised to see us on a trail? Not many in my case. They all think I'm a redneck anyway.
Oh, I was thinking about this one:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=143
or this one:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1846&page=2
Thanks so much. So, roll and hem, do not surge the nylon.
I'll head to Wally world in search of some nice rip-stop nylon DWR 1.9 for my hammock. I was thinking about some Asymmetrical design. I...
What's DWR?
Okay. Thanks. This is all starting to make sense.