Hi,
I am a newbie, but a fast learner. I had to go to a camp store to have them explain some of the terminology the forum was using. I weigh at my heaviest 127will weigh 122 by day 3 of race. I'm 5"7. Looked at the specs I can use either the adventure racer weighs 15oz or the Hennessy Hyperlite 1lb 10oz.
The hyperlite has reinforced fabric sturdier but, made to handle up to 250 lbs and slightly heavier. The adventure racer up is made to handle up to 180 lbs for a person 5'10. Do you think I'm safe with the Adventure racer? They have set pole hanging areas, don't have to find a good location to hang hammock. I was told the advenuture racers rainfly requires no pegs.
Someone said, I might need an underpad but, the adventure racer hammock is small. They told me to buy the sun proofing mats for cars. In particular the bubble wrap with silver on one side. They said cut it down to size. Is a UL quilt similar and lighter. Do I need the Black bishop bag if I have the snake skins for set up? I dont want pack to weigh more than 20lbs. Willing to sacrafice something if I have to go for the heavier hammock.Thanks so much for your feedback. This is the race by the way
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Medicine Man and I both use HHExtreme Light Racers (HHELR).... Almost as light as the HHAR, same bottom material.... mine has 60 nights without sign of wear.
Pitch away from any bushes.... USE it a few times before the race...it will strech and lower you into bush or ground contact, which is high risk for this UL material when weighted with your body.
No shoes in hammock.
No pants with zippers in the hammock.
No gear in Hammock.
If you are going to need bottom insulation, use a UL Under quilt, everything inside the hammock just increased the wear and tear risks.... If you go this way leave the UQ attached and find an old pair of Python skins or make a set, plans are on JRB Site.... alternatively you might use a Black Bishop style bag.... both support speedy set up and tear down.
Use a larger tarp if it is rainy season.... JRB 8x8 weighs only 2 oz more than stock and is great coverage with least pegging (2)....
If you decide to use the ring buckles suspension, modify and test before you go....Personally, I just use the stock set up and never take more than 90-120 seconds to hang the hammock.... Practice is the key.
More questions call.... Unless someone unknown to me(a lurker here?)There is no one on HF with more experiance with these models on the site.
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