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Nomadmusky
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03/12/2017 07:08PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I started using a Hennesy Hammock, way back when it was just a cottage industry. I've followed the You Tube channels etc... and know there are a lot of new variations that may be more compatible to hang with now.

I know everybody has their own thing and there isn't just one way:

What's your set up and why do you like it? or what would you change?

Nomad
 
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03/12/2017 08:22PM  
Not tested yet in the field... but:

- Kammok Roo Hammock
Basecamp Dad actually anchored out tie outs in Basecamp Kids room to hang her roo. We've all slept in it very comfortably, and Basecamp Kid doesn't even sleep in her real bed she loves her hammock so much! HA.

- Python Straps for supension
- Dragonfly Bug Net
- Outdoor Vitals Underquilt

- Plan to use my sleeping bag as a top quilt for now.

Testing out a few different tarp set ups - but I think we officially spent our tax money on this new hammock adventure! (So comfy tho)
 
tnvol
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03/12/2017 09:04PM  
Once I started sewing, down the rabbit hole I went. Thanks to dutchware gear hardware and increasingly cheaper sources of good material my current base weight for pack and camping gear is just under 10 lbs, which is ridiculously almost half the weight of the fishing tackle I bring
 
WTer123
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03/13/2017 12:22AM  
We have that Kammok Roo and its just nice! Very comfortable compare to previous hammocks we got.
 
s500yards
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03/13/2017 07:52AM  
I'll bite.
-Warbonnet Blackbird XLC
-UGQ Hanger 11wb tarp
-Feathered Friends 20° Swallow
-HG Incubator 20° underquilt



 
RackWrangler
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03/13/2017 10:13AM  
Warbonnet Blackbird hammock and Superfly tarp. For the underquilt, I made a DIY full length poncho-liner that is made from two liners with an additional thin layer of synthetic fill sandwiched in between. For sleeping bag, I use a Kelty Cosmic Down 20, which I keep unzipped and use as a topquilt with a footbox.

I've slept comfortably in this setup with temps in the upper 30's twice with only military silkweight long underwear and wool socks.

That being said, I'd love to upgrade to a down underquilt to save size and weight.

-RW
 
WonderMonkey
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03/13/2017 11:12AM  
My Winter setup is the Warbonnet Traveler which was made way back when the owner worked out of his dorm room. Standard straps with that.

My Summer setup is something my friend made with an integrated bug net. It's much larger and I actually like it more than the Traveler but I switch back and forth for the seasons. My UQ is a Zeppelin from UnderGround Quilts. I also have a homemade thing plus an old EmberQuilt if I ever felt I needed to stack them all. I also have some Costco quilts that I can throw in there for fun if I want to roast.
 
03/13/2017 11:25AM  
Warbonnet Blackbird and a Superfly, with Enlightened Equipment top and bottom quilts.

 
03/13/2017 03:50PM  
My set up specifically for early and late season which is when I do 90% of my tripping:
Clark NX-250
Custom integrated PrimaLoft UQ
Dutch clips & titanium cinch buckles
Arrowhead Equipment tree straps
Feathered Friends Puffin Nano 10 overstuffed
UGQ Winter Dream 12 - Snakeskins & JacksRBetter speed sack

What I like: very quick and easy to set up system. Hammock w/integrated UQ fits into one compression sack and compresses very small - no need to attach and adjust UQ every time. Love my FF bag - like sleeping on a cloud and super warm. Winter Dream tarp has "doors" that can be snapped shut to keep wind out - very well made. Hammock has a zip-on bug net and a weather cover that helps keep cold out and heat in. I've used this in temperatures down to 20 F with no problem.
What I don't like: Nothing. I like it enough that so far I've resisted the temptation to buy something else or replace any components. But, that day is coming. The Clark design doesn't allow for as much of a flat/diagonal lie and so although I'm very comfortable as is and much prefer over a tent, I'd like to experiment with something else. Also, I plan to do more winter camping and will need to look at something different for an UQ which will drive me to look at other hammocks as well.
 
ockycamper
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03/13/2017 05:34PM  
I have had several Hennessy Hammocks, a Clarke Jungle Hammock, and a Grand Trunk Hammock. Still have one of the Hennessy's. . .Explorer Deluxe with an INcubator 20 underquilt.

That said, I have bought a Eurkea Chrysallis Hammock every time they have come out with a new one. By far the most comfortable hammock I have had. No additional straps, rain flies, mosquito netting needed (hammock and Camper Sleeve option). Sets up in 30 seconds. Has a "sleeve" bottom. You just slide a thermarest into the sleeve and you are good to go. You can sleep on your side or stomach. Gear pockets at head and feet.

Chrysalis Hammock
 
Nomadmusky
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03/13/2017 08:35PM  
Wow,

There is some real good information there. I too agree that there are different needs for different seasons.

I've been wanting to move to a colder weather set up that doesn't use a bug screen and gives more flexibility for UQ and OQ's.

I'm going to take a good look at what the rest of you use and see if I can incorporate some of it into my own use.

Nomad
 
bwcasolo
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03/14/2017 04:19AM  
i started with a hennessy gathered end expedition. it was the bottom entry. slept well in it. it was time to upgrade, then went with a wbbb xlc. it worked fine as well, but i was one who just couldn't get comfy in it, it worked, but i knew there had to be something else, then dutch started making hammocks and i found the perfect lie for me. it is the 11 ft. 1.6 hexon gathered end hammock.
i like the feel of the fabric for one, and i get the flattest most comfy lie with it.
i now own 2, and the titanium hardware to hang it and my tarp, which i also bought from him. dutchware
 
HappyHuskies
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03/14/2017 06:11AM  
I'll start out by admitting that I am not a committed "hammocker". I like the comfort, but my setup is heavier and bulkier than my ground setups. As such, I almost never use the hammock for hiking trips and probably only use it for less than half of my paddling trips. I've also only ever had this one setup, so cannot compare it to anything else.

I use a Dream Hammock Darien UL, with whoopies with Dutch whoopie hooks, 8 foot kevlar tree straps, ad Dutch Clips.

Insulation is a 20 degree Hammock Gear Burrow with 2 ounces of overstuff and a
Hammock Gear Phoenix under quilt with 1 ounce of overstuff.

Tarp is Hammock Gear 11 foot Cuben tarp with doors.

I've been using it for 3 seasons now and generally like it, but wish it packed down a little more compactly and weighed a little less. Also ran into some freezing rain late last fall when I was using it and the whoopies were difficult to deal with under those circumstances. I wonder if straps and cinch buckles would have been any easier to use under those circumstances>

Anyway, interesting to see what other more experienced and dedicated hangers are using. Looking to learn more about my options in this thread.
 
03/14/2017 11:36AM  
I'm absolutely shocked I didn't see my personal favorite on this link. If any of you get a chance i seriously recommend you get one. They go on sale from time to time.

Warbonnet Ridge Runner-





I used the same design for my DIY underquilt



as the Lynx by Warbonnet and just made a large 4 season topquilt that is just 15 ounces.



Entire setup is under 5 pounds and i'm working to complete my 12 oz winter tarp with doors. See ya in the trees folks!

 
03/14/2017 03:08PM  
WBBB, Super Fly, Incubator 20° UC, Burrow TQ @ 20° with an extra 2 oz. of over stuff.

 
muddyfeet
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03/14/2017 11:21PM  
quote tnvol: "Once I started sewing, down the rabbit hole I went. Thanks to dutchware gear hardware and increasingly cheaper sources of good material my current base weight for pack and camping gear is just under 10 lbs, which is ridiculously almost half the weight of the fishing tackle I bring"


+1: Full custom DIY rig here: Tarp, quilts/hammocks/and bugnet, just the way I want them.

 
muddyfeet
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03/14/2017 11:27PM  
quote VaderStrom: "
I used the same design for my DIY underquilt



as the Lynx by Warbonnet
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That is a beautiful UQ! Any further build info? Looks like you made the baffles smaller on the foot end- does that affect the lay at all? Did you make a double-differential cut, and how so? And finally: that's a really cool color feature in the center- Well done!
(here's a link to my UQ build)
 
03/15/2017 09:52AM  
quote muddyfeet: "
quote VaderStrom: "
I used the same design for my DIY underquilt





as the Lynx by Warbonnet
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That is a beautiful UQ! Any further build info? Looks like you made the baffles smaller on the foot end- does that affect the lay at all? Did you make a double-differential cut, and how so? And finally: that's a really cool color feature in the center- Well done!
(here's a link to my UQ build) "


Thanks Muddy.

As far as the build, I figured the baffles didn't need to be as big at the foot end for a few reasons. Being that it's connected to a ridge runner, my feet will be in the bottom of the "U" at that end, thus not needing the full 30'' width. After sewing all the baffles on 3/4 of the way I took the baffle height from 2.5' down to 1 over the foot end 1/4. I also did what would be referred to in regular sewing as pleats. I measured the center of the purple outer shell and thinned them from 4'' (maybe they were a tad wider, i don't recall) and tapered them down to about 2'' (again pretty precise measuring was done so it wasn't exactly 2'' each). I also pleated the head end to =30" total. That way connecting the inner and outer shell after stuffing is very easy. I did tack down the end of each baffle for the filling process. I just used a shop vac tube with mesh over the end and then emptied it into the baffles, weighing it after each dump. Each baffle has about 2 oz. of down in them. Honestly, the toughest part was that stupid arrow in the middle. Next time I'll just do stripes as that ended up wasting too much fabric as the flip sides didn't have the same shimmer. It was totally worth learning how to do though. The measuring the attachment shape was also tough as i wanted it precise so i could still use the saddle bags on the RR. So far I've used it down to 20 degrees and haven't noticed a bit of cold. Its built with some overkill, but I have a costco quilt as a backup, but just don't use it as the weight difference is so minimal. Buying down in bulk is a big investment, but i've still got enough for making a couple more UQ's for friends who i've talked into hammocking. Great build yourself! Love the HF DIY section as well as this site's DIY area.
 
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03/18/2017 07:43AM  
quote ockycamper: "I have had several Hennessy Hammocks, a Clarke Jungle Hammock, and a Grand Trunk Hammock. Still have one of the Hennessy's. . .Explorer Deluxe with an INcubator 20 underquilt.


That said, I have bought a Eurkea Chrysallis Hammock every time they have come out with a new one. By far the most comfortable hammock I have had. No additional straps, rain flies, mosquito netting needed (hammock and Camper Sleeve option). Sets up in 30 seconds. Has a "sleeve" bottom. You just slide a thermarest into the sleeve and you are good to go. You can sleep on your side or stomach. Gear pockets at head and feet.


Chrysalis Hammock "


That looks like a nice hammock and it has some nice reviews.
There are a lot of nice hammocks out there that I would like to try. I am happy with my current hammock system.
I have a dream hammock, Warbonnet Supperfly, and a 20 degree UGQ underquilt.
Snake skins and some clips from dutchware for my tarps.

Happy trails.



 
OBX2Kayak
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03/21/2017 06:44PM  
Another Warbonnet Blackbird fan here. I've been using my Blackbird for almost eight years.

 
03/22/2017 12:26PM  
quote KevinL: "WBBB, Super Fly, Incubator 20° UC, Burrow TQ @ 20° with an extra 2 oz. of over stuff.


"

Nice warm setup!
 
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