Be careful. Several people have had the material tear when the edges are not hemmed.
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
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Bobbin Tension - A Personal Viewpoint
Hammock: Jacks 'R' Better Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock - $170
Tarp: Jacks 'R' Better 11'x10' Cat Tarp - $120
Bottom Insulation: Jacks 'R' Better Mt Washington 3 - $270
Suspension: Included with hammock - $0
TOTAL: $560
The ultimate in comfort.
True lay FLAT hammock.
No knot suspension.
Spacious and flexible tarp coverage.
Good down to 20 degrees.
Why not start with the best?
Regards,
Another Ultimate Comfort, BB Style
Hammock: Custom Dbl Warbonnet Blackbird, 1.1 outer - Sportswear Nylon inner lining - $160
Tarp: CCS 10x12 - $100
Bottom Insulation: Jacks 'R' Better Katahdin, modified w/tabs for UQ use- $340
Suspension: Included with hammock - $0
$600 Total - this is my current setup, very close to my Mt. Rogers setup, and how I normally roll when temps are below 40*. I add a Thermadrape ($10) if single digits are expected.
Substitute a Custom dbl Warbonnet Blackbird, 1.1 outer - silk inner lining and a modified Mt. Rogers for a UQ at $300, and this is how I will be rolling this weekend on the NCT.
Here's a couple of starter setups using under quilts instead of pads:
Hammock Setups Under $400
Kickass Potomac under quilt - $180.00
Speer Winter Tarp $107
Skeeter Beeter Pro $58
20' Strapworks Simple Sling (cut in half for 2 x10' pieces) ~$15
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Total: $360
Or replace the synthetic quilt for a down one for just a few $$$ more
JRB Shenandoah $190
Bringing the total to $370
“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett
How about going back to the cheaper/entry level setups for us newbs.... I'm liking the $100 range to begin with.
Not trying to make the cheapest, but a good starter kit. In fact it was *my* first setup. I am going to add weights to my list as well.
Travel Hammock Ultralight (now Grand Trunk Ultra light)The $22 (12oz)
Walmart blue ccf $10 (11oz)
8x10 nylon tarp $40 (23oz)
braided mason line $9 (1/4oz for 40ft)
aluminum gutter nails 8) $5 (2oz for 4)
total cost: $86 (with 4 extra stakes and over 400ft of extra line)
total weight: 48.25oz
upgrade to Equinox silnylon tarp for $40 more and 8oz less ($126 and 40.25oz)
Last edited by DuctTape; 06-17-2009 at 03:16. Reason: added links and price adjustments
You can usually pick up one on Whiteblaze or Ebay for about $100. It is a pretty complete system, all you need is a pad for cheap and you can upgrade to an underquilt later. If you buy one of the real cheap hammocks and tarps, you're just wasting money in my opinion, as you'll want to upgrade soon.
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