Gosh, so many reponses and ideas. I think I might go with Ed's suggestion -- try some hammocks briefly on the trail, other hikers' hammocks, that is, and maybe...
I have another question regarding hammock camping. A tent is fully enclosed when being set up. From what I can tell from pictures of various camping hammock...
hi: New shopping new life! How are u doing these days?Yesterday I found a web of a large trading company from china,which is an agent of all the well-known...
I recently destroyed the netting on my Exped - torn straight across from tie out to tie out. Apparenlty only Hennessy will do the repair (I've checked around),...
Too funny, Ralph! One summer that I worked at a Scout camp, we had the misfortune of hiring a nurse who seemed to have great paper credentials, but who was a...
I'm new to the group. I've just recently become interested in hammock camping due to the fact that I'm a scooter owner and enjoy camping. While not as...
Trying to decide on a new sleep system,for years been on the ground with the roots and the rocks, wondering if a hammock might just be, the way too go.. I'm...
Just checking. Aren't the hammocks built by Ed and Hennessey normally made from ripstop nylon. They aren't using the sport nylon are they? I bought some...
the gnome of blue island a properly humg H will cause no damage in the first place ergo no damage to fix. ,but never argue with a bureaucrat, it just is not...
Has anyone used the Hennessey overcover? there's a claim of a 6-10 degree advantage in cold weather, next question With a Hennessey hammock, MacCat Deluxe...
Yeah, this gets real crazy. Fall 2007 I found myself out freediving here in NH and found myself with the real simple problem of not having the proper equipment...
Thanks for the post and tips guys. Dave your report was interesting. I have to go back and reread it again, now with a little bit more experience under my...
Okay, I have to admit I never do things the way everyone else does. Numerous years back I saw Ed give his hammock talk at the ALDHA Gathering and when I...
Having had the first winter night out last night it has made me think more about the idea and the natural challenges. One of the simplest yet most perplexing...
Hi all! I've been hiking/camping on and off since I was a kid. It wasn't until recently however that I seriously got back into it. On a trip I took last year,...
My son spent a couple of days in Maine camping out in 10 degree weather. I asked him how he keep warm and he told me he used an emergeny car powerstart battery...
Hey y'all - it's been a while since I've had time to check all the forums I used to have so much fun on, but the holidays have given some time to drop in on a...
Just wondering if anyone is using a motor assisted bicycle to go offroad camping with. Look at this www.bikeengines.com to see what I mean. Was thinking that...
Winter hammock camping is great except for wind chill (known by other names as well). While a rain fly will reduce wind chill it doesn't eliminate it and if...
Hello, I have spent many nights off the beaten track camping with a pad and a army extreme sleeping bag and have been toasty warm. In NE a few campgrounds are...
I just bought a Single Nest but I didn't buy the straps yet. I'm wanting to get the slap straps micro because they're only 4.5 oz. I do a lot of day hikes now...
I've been out in the hammock quite a bit and want to hang a hammock in a room in my house. I have a typical American house with 2x4 studs that are 16" apart...
It's a minimal cost investment, and trimmed to torso size wouldn't take up that much extra room. MacGyver ________________________________ That is what it took...
I hope everyone is planning to attend our annual winter hammock campout on Springer Mtn, GA. Here in western NC, its now turned quite cold with some nights in...
thought i would tell you that when i lived in an apartment I placed i-bolts in two studs about ten feet apart. I then hung my ENO hammock between them using...
i have narrowed my choice down to 2 bags i figured these 2 would work just right with my HH Super Shelter both bags are rectangular..... i remember a long time...
We typically try to avoid blantantly pushing our company and it's products on this list, but wanted you all to know that the Speer Hammocks holiday sale has...
i own a hh super shelter the reason i bought it is for comfort... now i have in the past owned goose down bags to sleep in.... and they are great as long as...
I am going camping next weekend in the uk and have seen differing advice as to using either a thermarest style mat or the original foam style for placing under...
