If they are on the JMT about the time I go, I'll just do that! Those nice long straps on the Blackbird could be multi use, I could tie him up and we could take turns.
If they are on the JMT about the time I go, I'll just do that! Those nice long straps on the Blackbird could be multi use, I could tie him up and we could take turns.
You could make your own. Great way to learn what a hammock is about ... hands on. Not too tough to do. Great instructions here from one of our own members:http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock.html
Bug net can be bought or made as well several options there. Look uner "Bug nets" in Hammock Accessories Sub-Forum on this site.
Other than that ..... Blackbird, Speer, Clark .... all good stuff.
Enjoy the search and success.
Shug
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note this--
I (you) can setup the Hennessey high --think shoulder height-- so when you get in it is buttock high (is that proper and politically correct?).
With the Warbird hammock you still set up the straps high but you are much lower to the ground. For me with the HH I don't even have to bend over at all in the entire setup excepting to tie off the tarp. Nice to have that method of entry but remember it is possible to fall, how far is up to you.
I've learned with the Warbonnet that setting up on a hill can be a good thing. I push the hammock up to buttock height with my hand, sit in and then 'walk' my way down if that makes any sense.
As far as weights I think one of my Warbonnets is as light as one can go at my body weight and that hammock weighs 1 pound 9 ounces and I've decided on the next major section hike to loose the rings and go with the loosed (slipped) Buntline hitch directly to the triangle and save another ounce or two (ascender rings and amsteel)....so 1 pound 7 ounces, still amazing.
OK, so your post reminded me of my first post. Now looking back, I wish someone had just told me to buy the BB (on the bright side however I have a HH, a Claytor, an Eno and 2 homemades to lend to friends). As for tarps, I am not finished yet, so I can't give you a definite answer. I currently have 3 and as long as I need to stay either warm or dry, I prefer the Speer winter tarp (size). I'm eyeballing a McCat or even a homemade for the regular season. Your needs may vary there on the south left coast.
good luck and welcome.
-b
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Before its over, you will have many hammocks. just pick the one you like the best and watchout for the hammock buying or building bug to bite.
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old curmudgeon's like this actually deserve to sleep in tents They can keep their down hill slides in the middle of the night and waking up with a rock in the middle of their sore aching back
to sundressed tomboy the only thing I can add is I've got the clark tropical, a bit heavyer than the clark you're looking at but that's because I've added the weathershield. And that, I've come to find out, is a fantastic piece of added insurance for when the weather turns on you and you've not got enough clothes to keep you warm!!
If you have any kind of problems with being in a "tight" or tighter feeling hammock, stay away from the clark. It tends to "fit" you closer than others that I've been in. And speaking of roomy, I got to try out a blackbird. HU-MONG-GUS is all I can say!!! Way different than my clark. I personally liked the "comfort" of having the hammock fit so close to me. I felt lost in the bb. So take those thoughts into consideration when choosing.
TinaLouise
Yup, that's me.
As far as the ease of entry/exit thing- I don't have any mobility issues, but some reviewers complained about the hassling with an HH, especially with a sleeping bag, and that the velcro closure snags clothes. I don't think that one's for me- without the detachable netting, it seems like it would be less functional.
I have gotten info-overload from jumping back and forth on mfg. websites- I remember that some sites specifically stated the ability to adapt to a tent with trekking poles- can any of you who own multiple brands attest to this- which ones would be best suited if I (sigh) have to go to ground level?
I think its a little late for the warbonnet- I want to do some test runs, and JMT starts the 17th. It's pretty pricey, too .
The sides being close to me wouldn't bother me, I don't thing, as long as I have a little breathing room above. That's what I liked about the Clark...
OH! And about that weathershield!!!! I have been meaning to ask- Do you know if that would be suitable to keep out a slight drizzle? If I didn;t have my tarp up? Because the convenience of THAT would be amazing.
Thanks for ALL your help! Hopefully I can convince my friend (the old curmudgeon ) that my hammocking aspirations are valid.
The warbonnet is worth the cost, and on the slight chance it didn't work, it would be snapped up within 24 hours of posting it here. Hammockers know a great thing when they see it. But you're right, it would take a while to get it.
You don't have to convince the curmudgeon - just use what you want. I have to say that the curmudgeons in my hiking group next week will see me up making coffee way earlier than they are, I'm the one who will sleep at night while they toss and turn.
I have thrown my driducks poncho over the bugnet - weather covers are as simple or as complicated as you want to make them. Just make sure you have ventiliation.
I loved my HH for years. The lay of the HH was fine except I hated getting into my sleeping bag while in it. It was a hassle every time. At the time I thought it was the best one on the market. That is until the Warbonnet Black Bird came out. I would not recommend a bottom entry hammock anymore. Tom Hennessey is now copying other peoples hammocks and is now coming out with a side entry. However he is still sticking with his same design. If you want room and a side entry the WB BB is the hammock of choice in my opinion. Now add a MacCat Ultra Spinn Deluxe and you will have a top notch setup.
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