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    Senior Member Black Phoenix's Avatar
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    Critique my future hammock setup

    I've allowed myself $600 to compile a complete hanging system and think I know what I want but still would like to hear any suggestions to what could be improved or changed.


    Hammock: Warbonnet Blackbird Double Layer 1.1 oz ($175)

    Tarp: O.E.S. MacCat (gen3) Tarp Deluxe in SpinnUL ($160)

    Insulation: Crowsnest by Stormcrow ($185) (unsure of color combo still) It's a bit longer and wider than the Yeti which should fit me better, only way I could narrow it down.

    Suspension: Stock WB adjustable webbing ($0) and would like to order some Whoopie Slings to try ($?)

    Already have:
    Snake Skins for tarp
    Marmot Helium Long for top insulation
    Guy lines



    So that puts me at around $520, shipping costs and those whoopies will probably put me at $600.


    How could I improve it? I'm planning on placing the orders next week so I have a few more days to be sure.

    Thanks!

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    Senior Member Black Phoenix's Avatar
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    I also should be receiving (soon) the book Hammock Camping by Ed Speer which should have some useful information I'll need.

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    Improvement?
    That's a pretty solid system you're looking at getting. I prefer a quilt over a sleeping bag, but I don't think it really matters that much except in terms of weight. Not sure I'd change anything about that setup. At least, not until something new that I 'had to have' came along.
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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Looks good to me .....
    Nice choices.
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    Senior Member Cannibal's Avatar
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    You forgot Dutch Clips. Everybody needs Dutch Clips.
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    Senior Member Black Phoenix's Avatar
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    I would get a top quilt but just bought that bag about a month ago and love it, super compact and only 2 lbs for a 15* bag. Should work well as a quilt.

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    Senior Member Black Phoenix's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannibal View Post
    You forgot Dutch Clips. Everybody needs Dutch Clips.
    You are correct sir, is the hammock forum store the only place to get them?

    I have some CAMP Nano 23 biners but those clips are even lighter right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black Phoenix View Post
    You are correct sir, is the hammock forum store the only place to get them?

    I have some CAMP Nano 23 biners but those clips are even lighter right?
    You got to wait till they are in stock at the hf store, and grab 'em fast. Or steal them at a group hang
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    Senior Member Black Phoenix's Avatar
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    I see... so when's that next hang?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gargoyle View Post
    You got to wait till they are in stock at the hf store, and grab 'em fast. Or steal them at a group hang
    Um, they've been in stock all week.
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