First Hang

[bike camper]

I hung last night with my son for the first time. We have the HH ULBP and the HH Scout. I hung both of these under one HH Hex Tarp in an over under configuration. My son was up and I was down.

Low temperatures were around 40 F in NE TN. I had a HG 3s Phoenix with a 30 F Coleman bag on top. My son slept on a Wal-Mart self-inflating sleeping pad with a 30 F Coleman bag on top.

Slept well mostly. I did notice that I did seem to be sagging more than I would like which made it uncomfortable to sleep on my side. My feet and head were approx 1 ft higher than my rearend. I weigh about 185 - don't know if I didn't have the hammock tight enough or if the sag was due to normal stretch.

I lashed the hammock to the tree huggers which were wrapped around a swing frame pole as in the picture.

Any suggestions or comments regarding my hammock setup?

[ShadowAlpha]

pretty cool - hammock bunk beds!

[MrClean417]

Now THATS Faith!

[Knotty]

What a nice thing to do with your son.

Did your ridgeline sag or was it taut? Once taut, no amount of extra pull, short of breaking the ridgeline, changes the hammock's sag. I find that side sleeping in a hammock requires two things...a hammock that's big enough and something to put between the knees. You were in an Explorer and it may have been a bit short. How tall are you? Explorers and Blackbirds have the extra length that you might need.

[bike camper]

Response to comment from Knotty

The ridgeline was taut - even retightened the 2nd night to make sure. The hammock is the Ultralight Backpacker (for those 6 ft. or under). I am 5' 10 1/2". I had thought that the 6 ft. length would be plenty long but I am thinking I might be happier with a longer length. Does the footbox on the Blackbird make a big difference?

[Knotty]

Response to comment from Knotty

The ridgeline was taut - even retightened the 2nd night to make sure. The hammock is the Ultralight Backpacker (for those 6 ft. or under). I am 5' 10 1/2". I had thought that the 6 ft. length would be plenty long but I am thinking I might be happier with a longer length. Does the footbox on the Blackbird make a big difference?

Best I can tell, what makes the difference with the Blackbird really isn't the footbox, as it doesn't affect the lay of the hammock, it's the size. Same with the Explorer.

[bike camper]

Best I can tell, what makes the difference with the Blackbird really isn't the footbox, as it doesn't affect the lay of the hammock, it's the size. Same with the Explorer.

How long is the Blackbird? Are they all the same? I know the HH Explorer is 7 ft.

[Cranky Bear]

How long is the Blackbird? Are they all the same? I know the HH Explorer is 7 ft.

Taken directly from the site 65”x120” raw dimensions! Yes they all are the same length, the only difference is weight of fabric, color or fabric, and 2nd layer!

The HH are all different and very confusing, each model is a different length and width, with the exception being the Hyperlite and ULBP which according to the specs listed on the HH site are the same dimensions, possibly a couple others but there are like 11 different models, so the best I could say is go to the HH site and look up the specs for details on the specific model!

[MAD777]

I love the bunk bed idea!
You are a good father ... always there to catch your son if he falls

[Bradley]

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