Thanks to every one you. For those really greet replies.
Thanks to every one you. For those really greet replies.
Do you find the 1.1 SL BlackBird to be overly stretchy? I think you and I are around the same bodyweight, so I'd be curious what your opinion is. The Blackbird is on my short list of hammocks to try nextOriginally Posted by Raul Perez
No I find it just fine at 160lbs.Do you find the 1.1 SL BlackBird to be overly stretchy? I think you and I are around the same bodyweight, so I'd be curious what your opinion is. The Blackbird is on my short list of hammocks to try next
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I used my GT UL over the weekend for a paddle trip I did on Lake Champlain. Two nights, I slept over 12 hours the first night and 9 or 10 hours the second night. I can't compare it to the Nano but I can tell you that it's the best $16.17 I've spent in recent memory
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Brian
Where did you get the GT UL, @ $17? I might need to check it out.
Amazon has it for $16.47: http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Trunk-Ul...dp/B001AIHB76/
I have an Amazon Prime account so it was free 2-day shipping, not sure how much it would be added for shipping if you don't have Prime, but probably $3-5. Have fun!
How much do each of your 6 foot polyester huggers weigh?
How much do eac of your whoppies weigh on your hammock?
Which titanium stakes are you using?
Sorry off the top of my head I dont know so I went back to one of my videos since I'm at work.
Both whoopies weigh just under 0.5 oz I believe I'm close with your number.
Polyester straps weigh close to 2.4oz each
Vargo Titanium stakes 6 plus cuben stake bag = 1.7oz
All goes into the black bishop bag and I weighed it as a total. Total per scale was 18.44oz
"If you give a monkey a gun and he shoots someone, you dont blame the monkey"
The end of the world is not coming in December, it is happening now in my living room. - TFC Rick
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I notice no-one has mentioned UQ's or TQ's.For me, they are part of my "system".
I tried to DIY an underquilt for my Hennessy, and failed. So while the exchange rate is favourable, I've bought a whole new rig;
Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 double with adjustable webbing: 941g (33.2oz)
Summer Crowsnest: 332g (12oz)
TeraRosaGear Adventuring sil-nylon tarp: 385g (13.6oz) (Made in Oz by HitchHiking!!)
+5*C bag: 650g (22.9)
Pegs x 8: 60g (2.1)
Total = 2368g (83oz or 5.2 lbs) (is my math right? This seems heavy)
With this setup in NSW, Australia conditions (where I live the 4 seasons are: K'n Hot, Hot-ish, Fresh and Need-to-wear-a-jumper) I won't need to carry additional thermals 90% of the time. The 4th season only lasts 2 months.
My +5*C bag and completely rubbish DIY UQ kept me warm enough to sleep 2 weekends ago when it got down to about 2*C, but I was cold. A well made UQ like the Stormcrow should handle this kind of weather just fine.
Try as I may I can't get a system that suites Australian conditions that would weigh any less, that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, even with the favourable exchange rate.
Considering the rest of my core kit is lightweight (ULA Circuit, DIY Caldera Cone with alchy stove, Titanium pot) I still come in at about 12kg when I add food, 4+ Litres water, rum 'n coke, 1st aid, raincoat and other essentials.
Following on from the OP, I'm keen to hear what other members TOTAL SYSTEM comprises and weighs.
Cheers,
Russ
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