Whats the deal with the WarBonnet Hammock?

[optimator]

The shelf, you gotta love the shelf

[beep]

...and the clincher for me...well, after the comfort factor, of course...is that it packs down to a bit more than the size of a 1 liter nalgene and weighs about 28 oz (1.1 double layer with Whoopie Sling suspension). In other words, despite its comfort and features, it won't occupy a lot of pack real estate (aka volume) and doesn't impose a huge weight premium.

[bmorebhoy]

I haven't tried other camping hammocks but I did a lot of reading on this forum before I pulled the trigger on a Warbonnet.
The thing I find amazing is that I can lay nearly flat by laying diagonally to the ridgeline and using the footbox. I can also lay on my side and also in a fetal position without being bent sideways. There's a lot of room in there.
The craftsmanship is excellent and Brandon has put great thought into these hammocks.

[Topplestack]

Warbonnet whipping method by Knotty. Doesn't seem like much but it makes a difference. Thanks Knotty!!!! you da man!

Thanks for that. So it runs through the fabric sort of like the ATTH but then wraps back around. My current design has a W whipping. I like it, but I can see what you mean about the high sides.

I sort of get the idea behind the foot box. I guess I would have to see one to get the full picture. Of-course I'm the type to buy something to take it apart and see how it works as well and I don't always have the money to do that.

[texashanger]

I notice from your profile you are from Salt Lake City. Isn't that the home of Clark Hammocks?

[phatpenguin]

If you want to try one out and see what it's like we can probably arrange something...
The big thing I think is that the WB whipping allows a really flat lay, but with kind of floppy edges, the footbox fixes the floppy edge problem and of course a full bug-net doesn't hurt. I have made a diy hammock that I think is as comfortable, but the WBBB is still my go to hammock. It is comfortable, has all the bonus features, and no ugly stitching like my DIY

so, +1 on whipping, Length, deep sag, shelf, footbox, fine stitching.

I did replace the suspension (UCR) and the ridgeline (2.2 lash it with nacrabiner for easy removal) but those are small in comparison to the rest of it.

If you want to come see it or meet up somewhere PM me, I am in Lehi.

[opie]

Isn't that the home of Clark Hammocks?

Yes..........

[HappyCamper]

I think WB-Guy was the first one to let you design your own hammock. You can pick the type of fabric (1.1 or 1.7), double layer, single layer, zipper on the right, zipper on the left, type of suspension -- cord or webbing. Having these choices was big news at the time and still is, IMO.

[Topplestack]

I notice from your profile you are from Salt Lake City. Isn't that the home of Clark Hammocks?

Yes, nice hammocks. I have an old ultra light. It's a good all in one concept. I like to go even lighter. I don't claim to be a gram weenie. I don't own a scale, but I do like to push the boundaries.

I think WB-Guy was the first one to let you design your own hammock. You can pick the type of fabric (1.1 or 1.7), double layer, single layer, zipper on the right, zipper on the left, type of suspension -- cord or webbing. Having these choices was big news at the time and still is, IMO.

This I like. I've also noticed his involvement in the community. Now days the more interaction a business has with its customers and the more two way communication that takes place the further that company is going to get.

This above anything I think would be what would sell me on one. My biggest weakness is I'm also a try it before you buy it guy.


I'd like to tank everyone for their feedback and helping me find a few other threads that had more information. That was really helpful.

Next, question. Anyone in the greater salt lake area on here that has a WB I can look at?

[pgibson]

Next, question. Anyone in the greater salt lake area on here that has a WB I can look at?

Take a look at the last of post #16 from Phatpenguin, I bleive they offered to let you check out theirs. I am a good bit further but If you are up for a drive.