Hammocks

“anyone have experience using hammocks. I am considering buying a backpacking hammock made by Clarke. Just wondering as to the comfort, with the curvature can you still sleep on your side. If so does it mean your legs will be curled up ?”

“I have a double by Eagle's Nest Outfitters. Made of nylon, packs up really small. Really comfy. If you're going to sleep in it and it is going to be cool, put your bag in. I get cold from the bottom up in it. I also recommend the straps that you can buy with it that make it a snap to hang it between two trees without having to tie knots.”

“http://hammockforums.net/ - more hammockers in one spot than any other forum”

“I've had my Clarke Junglehammock since the mid '90's, put it to a lot of hard use, and it's still in good shape. Much more durable than my Hennessy (though I've really grown to like my Hennessy as well). I've always found it very comfortable, as well. I don't know about the newer Clarke models, though.”

“Hammock tents are about the coolest tents for hot weather.

The drawbacks for mine (Blue-ridge bivy) is that water will get under the flaps in a high wind storm & not enough room to bring my gear inside with me. (which I like to do)

Lightweight & comfortable. You don't have to listen to all the little critters sniffing thru your tent walls.”

“It amazes me how no one on the internet has heard of the search option.”

“catskhiker add a gear hammock - its a small hammock that hangs along side the main hammock just for your gear - see http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_files/Jeffs%20Gear%20Hammock-Pack%20Cover.htm
for details - I have one and its surprisingly useful.

wrt water getting under the flaps in high wind - you might have better luck with a MacCat tarp - I have one and its very very good - the only time I got wet in the hammock was due to a freaking cloud blowing under the tarp”

“britishbob - Welcome to Trail Talk.

Do a search on this site for "Hammock." There are 44 other strings available on the subject. Please read them and then return with your questions, if any.

Until you prove otherwise, you are a troll.
last edited: 5/10/07 7:45:39 PM”

“britishbob, go to the site HOI posted. You will finds lots more info there than here.

Use to be folks could come on here and ask questions and get real answers. Now you get stupid post by Dub and nowslimmer”

“Hey now, my posts may be stupid but they aren't nowslimmer whatever that means.”

“hehehehe”

“I like the idea of an additional gear hammock, but think I'd need BIGGER. That tarp might work too.

The only drawback I can see is the additional weight.

Thanks”

“Ewker - I call them as I see them. Normally I don't do it unless I see cause to be suspicious.”

“Thankyou for your civilised post Ewker. I was going to reply Dub, but what I had in mind would have probably got me thrown off the site. I am afraid the internet tends to breed arsholes !!!!!!!!!!!!”

“britishbob - A number of outfitters and sport stores will rent equipment. Most of them can be located in the "Yellow Pages." You might consider renting a Hammock for a short trip. That way you can discover whether or not it will be comfortable enough for you before you invest your money.

I'm glad you understand some of the problems of the internet.
last edited: 5/11/07 8:30:42 AM”

“I have a clarke hammock and it's a great bit of kit - durable and comfortable, but if you're a side sleeper I've heard the hennessey might be a better bet.”

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“My hammock ended up considerably lower Saturday morning than it was Friday night. There seemed to be considerably more suspension rope between the tree huggers and the hammock than when I pitched it. The huggers did not slip down the tree. I am attributing this to rope stretch. How long will it take to get the ropes stretched out?

I liked the hammock experience and found it very comfortable but somewhat disconcerting to get the "sinking" feeling.”

“I didn't get the slap straps with mine for that same reason. I went to the climbing shop and purchased two 10 foot pieces of climbing rope and haven't had that problem at all.”

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“My Hennessy did not suffer from much rope stretch. You couple use a tie down strap and a couple of trees to preload the ropes and let them stretch a couple of days. I would stretch just the rope and not the hammock. You may have had a knot slip.”

“ropes never stretched. i am amazed at this cordage. you may not have gotten the ridgeline slung tight enough. it's a common mistake. you almost can't get it too tight. i use a pair of climbing 'biners (of course!) on each end which makes it really easy to pull that hitch really tight and lock it down just like is shown on the bag. this is a major improvement (these two 'biners) esp if you get a pair of "bent gate" biners because it makes it easy to lash the hitch (click-wrap-click-wrap, etc, etc). this was a significant upgrade to my setup -but- only use climbing 'biners that are rated for the pull along their spine. cheap backpacking/fashion biners won't take the load and you could fall on your butt.”

“Mine stretched the first two times I used it but not since......”