That's certainly something I noticed when I switched to hammock camping...I seem to be doing a lot more jerry-rigging now that I have to mess with tarps and...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 8, 2008 10:25 pm
That was my issue too...in the summer in these mountains we have no-see-ums *everywhere*! So far, not having the finer mesh hasn't been an issue...and during...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 8, 2008 10:19 pm
I had purchased a a $30 Byer hammock...was comfy, but was too short for me. My head and feet kept falling off the edges of the hammock and onto the netting....
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Richard Perlman
montclair2525
Apr 8, 2008 10:10 pm
That appears to be an option for any hammock with bug netting. Rich ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 8, 2008 10:08 pm
Nice thing about the claytor hammock (and the clark too?) is that you can pitch them on the ground like a tent if there weren't any trees around. ... From:...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 8, 2008 10:07 pm
Something I had considered while we waited for a hammock for my kids is setting up a ground pad and sleeping bag under and to the side of my claytor hammock...
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Pip
undivided2001
Apr 8, 2008 7:12 pm
Hey, I haven't been able to find out much about this anywhere? http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/profly.html It seems like it might be a better design...
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David Ball
canoebie2003
Apr 8, 2008 1:27 pm
I am real bummed about the netting for the JH being mosquito netting only. We have no-see-ums big time in Northern Lower Michigan. Not sure what to do. I...
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p38sam
Apr 8, 2008 12:28 pm
Those of you that own the Claytor Jungle or Expedition hammock: I am thinking about buying one and I want to know what you guys think. Are they worth buying?...
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ginohav
Apr 8, 2008 12:28 pm
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post Pros and Cons. Here's a thought about hammocks and comfort. Men and women have been going to sea for years sleeping...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Apr 8, 2008 9:47 am
The Hennessey Hammocks come with side bungies (elastic line) that act to dampen swings. They also spread out the hammock so it doesn't close up around you so...
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gerzson
gerzsom
Apr 8, 2008 8:11 am
... Last year I went out a lot with beginners and I remember they had this problem. One minute after entering the hammock I was perfectly still but some of...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 7, 2008 11:57 pm
I'll second that! It got plenty windy on my last hammocking trip, and I really didn't sway at all. Sometimes I 'thought' I was swaying, and even if I was, it...
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Billy Chard
graiel
Apr 7, 2008 11:23 pm
Hey I have a Double ENO and the two person set up is mainly for 2 pal to sit in it. across way. 2 pal in a hammock sleeping is a dif story. I can be done but...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Apr 7, 2008 10:38 pm
Canobie, This option is pricy. I'd go this route for general car camping and canoe camping if price was not an issue. This is a triangular suspended tent ...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 7, 2008 10:22 pm
The ENO double hammock supposedly allows two-people occupancy, though I haven't read anyone's report on how comfortable that would actually be. I'm going to...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 7, 2008 10:19 pm
I purchased a claytor for the exact same reason. Later, I'm going to make a claytor-clone or something similar with a few more features that I want (integrated...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 7, 2008 10:06 pm
That's actually what I was thinking of when my sides got cold. It doesn't look hard to make and I got myself a new Viking Emerald 116 I got just to play around...
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pure mahem
pure_mahem
Apr 7, 2008 7:38 pm
For the most part you don't sway unless you want to. A lot of hangers enjoy swaying but to get the hammock to do it continuously it really doesn't happen...
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david ball
canoebie2003
Apr 7, 2008 5:47 pm
I too am totally new to this whole thing, however; I am more excited than a deer tick in a blood bank about it. I do a lot of canoe camping, hosting groups...
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Mary McMonagle
m3sews
Apr 7, 2008 5:32 pm
... I'm on this list for info for DH and ds. I'm one that won't hammock. I can't stand the movement, and I don't normally get motion sick. Even sleeping...
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Carey Parks
parkscarey
Apr 7, 2008 2:26 pm
Hi ginohav ( and Cara), Cara's got the list of cons about right, but I'd like to add that the "knees" issue is easily prevented by placing a stuff sack or your...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Apr 7, 2008 1:11 pm
Knees. This is probably the biggest negative. Many people love the comfort of a hammock--except for their knees. They tend to get some discomfort from...
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Tod Massa
todmassa
Apr 7, 2008 1:10 pm
Sometimes i've been awakened by herds of deer leaping over me in the night. they could have easily gone around, but apparently enjoyed too much. ;-) Actually,...
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ginohav
Apr 7, 2008 12:48 pm
Hi,I'm new to this group and love backpacking and stealth camping and I've heard all the pros about hammock camping, but what about the cons? I've read some...
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tim garner
slowhike
Apr 7, 2008 10:35 am
sounds like you've got things under control. good report! with a little more practice on getting that tarp the way you want it & maybe a segmented pad extender...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Apr 7, 2008 10:34 am
You did great, that was challenging weather for anyone and especially with a hammock. Some people use the Speer Segmented Pad Extender to help with getting and...
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Tom Frazier
bjornchild
Apr 7, 2008 2:57 am
Well, Just got back from a weekend jaunt in the mountains. My brother and I drove as far as we could (in my little POS car), until we hit a snow cover of 3'...
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ddahlen123
Apr 5, 2008 11:31 pm
... afternoon test. After inspecting the stitches (which came undone on my cheap byer) I"m very pleased. Good craftsmanship. So much more comfy than the...
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Blake Robert
xflagstaff9
Apr 5, 2008 6:42 pm
I stopped by Walmart today and found a closeout on 20"x6' non-slip shelf liners. They normally go at $3.50. They are now going at $1.50. This does not mean...
