Hey guys!

I decided to get some practice "overnighting" in my hammock, and where else is one to try than the backyard? So, for anyone else considering trying out, here are some of my notes/ovservations, and I will have some questions for the "Pro's" at the end:

---------------------------Notes/Observations--------------------------------
1. Cats and cows are mystified by people hanging in hammocks
2. Slap Straps stretch to utterly ridiculous levels during the night,
  • A. Throwing off your fly, and
  • B. Throwing off your bugnet
  • C. Throwing off your gear line
  • and D. making everything a pain in the neck

3. Trying to maneuver in a hammock whilst opening and getting in a sleeping bag is NOT the best idea, and WILL most likely end up with you on the ground
------Noted: If you HAVE to have a sleeping bag, get it "just right" BEFORE you set up everything else
4. Every little "creepy-deepie-critter" you hear IS NOT a serial killer, coming for you
5. Having someone else with you is not a bad idea
6. Having a loose rain fly in wind and rain usually does work out well
7. Having gear (Shoes too!) dragging the ground in your bugnet, in the rain isn't very pleasant for any, *AHEM*, "Midnight runs"
and finally,
8. ALWAYS check HF and scour every thread for every bit of info you can, BEFORE attempting to do it yourself.
--------------------------- Questions -----------------------------------
1. Do you guys use a sleeping bag or just take a blanket, in conjunction with your over/underquilt(s)?
2. How do you keep your gear dry?
3. How do you keep rain from blowing up under your fly?
4. Good place to store shoes?


Hope this might help someone else!