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[ojdash]

Great pics Ken and OandB! getting excited to try this next!

[snwcmpr]

I will definitely post in the AM.
Ken in NC

[Darby]

OutandBack & MAD777 are correct in that you had too much slack in the suspension in the posted pics. I would try tightening the suspension on both ends about 6" and then adjusting the height of the suspension on the trees (as OutandBack mentioned) so you can sit in it with your feet on the ground. As for comfort, make adjustments in small increments (one way or the other) until you find your sweet spot. A lot of folks prefer a tighter hang, I myself prefer it with a little more slack. This also depends on the insulation I am using, Exped DAM= tighter, PolarPod, UQ or ccf pad=more slack. This is a versatile hammock that will conform to any situation. Happy Hanging!

[snwcmpr]

I raised it 8-10' on the trees. I could sit like on a bench.
I slept in it last night, but came back inside at 4 AM.
I neglected to seam seal the rain fly and a small amount of dripping followed the underside of the hammock and woke me up quite a few times. I did read the seam seal note in the instructions, but for some reason, thought "It's not mine, I shouldn't.
We had power out at the cabin, so I am glad I came back in. The computer power backups were beeping and my wife could not sleep, and I was the one that knew how to reset them.

If not for the dripping cold water, I would have been good.
I would like to try it a few more nights, the storm is passing us by. A hammocking friend is coming to the cabin Tuesday at noon to see it. (Carl from Cullowhee).
So, I will plan to box and ship it Wednesday if it is dry enough to ship.

I do think a bit more tightening (I did some) would improve it even more.
HH Expedition Asym and ENO Double Nest were not this good for me. The added length, as told to me by others, has helped me feel more comfortable.

Hmmm, Exped DAM, I have 2. That and the GG 1/4" pad (for the shoulders) should work well in even colder temps than the 1" Thermarest. (It was in the 40's last night)

Ken in NC
Yes, I would buy this hammock

[Darby]

The tarp is my fault, I totally forgot to seal it. My apologies...

[snwcmpr]

I was first, and knew it.
I would think it would be just like a regular shiment to you.
No apologies necessary.

Without looking for the material type ... Sil nylon or not.
Do I use "Seam Grip" or "Sil-Net"?
I don't have any other types.

Ken

[Darby]

Sil net. It is for sil nylon.

[snwcmpr]

I washed it in plain water in the bathtub, and have it spread out with 2 fans under the hammock and another under the tarp spread all across the cabin's living room.
I hope to have it dry tomorrow for shipping.
Oh, I added Sil-Net by McNett to the ridgeline and end pieces of the rdgeline on the tarp.

Ken in NC

[snwcmpr]

Going in the mail this morning.
Ken in NC

[Darby]

snwcmpr has sent me the tracking info, so it is on the way to Ojdash