I have a SLD Voyageur made out of the Hexon 1.2. I’m 5’10 and around 175 lbs and it’s been great from a durability perspective. I also like the soft texture compared to my MTN 1.2 hammock. I say go for it.
I have a SLD Voyageur made out of the Hexon 1.2. I’m 5’10 and around 175 lbs and it’s been great from a durability perspective. I also like the soft texture compared to my MTN 1.2 hammock. I say go for it.
If you are looking for less stretch, I think MTN 1.2 at RSBTR is less "stretchy" ....
Thank you, gentlemen! The Banshee UL is exactly what I'm looking at. At 11.5 ounces and a 10 ounce DCF tarp, I can get my shelter weight just about equal to the Gossamer Gear The One tent.
Thanks for the suspension suggestion Iceman - that would cut 4 or more ounces.
Twistytee - now I have one more hammock to look at! Looks like the Voyageur is netless (not an issue, I have a bottom entry bug net), how much does it weigh?
And Cruiser - RSBTR is a new acronym for me... no wait.... it's ripstop by the roll. I'll look at others using the MTN fabric.
I should mention that I'm pretty gentle/careful with my gear - I'm not made of money, and lightweight materials means extra care.
Thanks again.
Mine is a 10’ x 58” version, so not too dissimilar to the Banshee’s dimensions. It weighs about 9.5oz in the bishop bag, and I’m doing a MYOG Fronkey style net that’s ~3oz. So a little heavier than the Banshee during bug season but I like the optionality to take it netless during the winter and shoulder seasons. I also like the way Jared sews these mirroring the hood on the Trail Lair. I do think it helps spread the fabric under load and reduces calf ridge.
I haven’t slept in a Banshee but I’ve seen them up close during group hangs and it looks like a nice piece of kit.
Thanks for the info. In the battle between a new push cart for golf or a new Banshee.... the hammock wins!
I’ve had two hammocks in the MTN 1.2, one 11’ as wide as possible and one 11’ cut down to 62”. I’ve ultimately decided I prefer 10.5’ x 58” hammocks at my height. They are lighter as you’ve noted, they don’t create the excess wall of fabric, and I no longer need to use tie-outs to keep the fabric away from my head when sleeping. I find I still get a good diagonal hang and can locate the hammock “sweet spot” quicker than in wider hammocks. I think the consensus trend here is that wider is better, but that’s not true for me. I long distance hike with my kit and sticking with standard dimensions keeps things lighter and yet still comfortable which is a win win.
I have a Chameleon Wide Hexon 1.6 - I'm 6ft and it lays fine, but is just seems like there is a lot of extra fabric at the sides/sidewall. Have been considering ordering a standard width - if I do I'll likely switch from the single 1.6 to a dual layer 1.2 or 1.0 maybe... I orginally went with 1.6 due to the weight limits, but have lost quite a bit of weight so while I am comfortably under the 1.2 limit these days, I'd still like the dual layer to help with bugs bites - as here in Florida I got without an UQ a lot.
Honestly I'd really like to try the Banyon, but I'm pretty close to it's limit still, unfortunatly. Under, but close enough that I worry about it.
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