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smokedwhitefish
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I've used my Skeeter Beater for probably 30 nights in moderate weather inside the BWCA and out. I've never had any problems. I can't imagine that a hennessey would be noticeably warmer? Even nylon 2-3 times thicker than this cheap model isn't going to offer any significant insulation. I only pointed out the hammock in this thread because it costs 1/3 the price I paid for my Skeeter Beater. Since I started this post I've notice many other similar hammocks on amazon in the $30 range.
If you're serious about hammocking and know what you want I'd recommend a hennessey, blackbird, or Dutch, but if you're uncertain whether you'd actually use a hammock as a primary sleeper this is a pretty good way test the water. At worst you've got yourself a hammock for the backyard. (The hammock can be flipped over, bug net down, and used like a regular nylon hammock.)
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SaganagaJoe
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Tempting. Very tempting. Especially for backpacking. I just wonder how long it would last.
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smokedwhitefish
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I can't speak to quality, but if it's anything like the other similar hammocks in this MSRP range this is a pretty sweet deal.
$30 Hammock
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yogi59weedr
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Couldn't find the weight limit...
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Atb
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It says it weight 24 oz and has 300 lb capacity.
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Unas10
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quote SaganagaJoe: "Tempting. Very tempting. Especially for backpacking. I just wonder how long it would last. "
It would probably last long enough to convince hammock fence-sitters which side they want to come down on.
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bwcasolo
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look's ok, i'd respect the weight limit. but for a bit more you could get a quality dutch hammock. dutch.
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Oneofmanyblessings
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i have the skeeter beater pro and its not bad, but i think all hammocks need a underquilt or pad and tarp if you want to to keep the rain off and avoid cbs.
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ockycamper
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We took a Skeeter Beeter Pro one May. The guy that used it put a Themarest in it and we hung a rain fly over it. He said it was still cold compared to the Henessys.
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magaak1
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At that price, you can't go wrong and it will serve as a cheap test to see if hanging is for you. Buy a tarp like Kelty's Noah's 12 or something comparable and either make an underquilt or buy one. The underquilt will be your biggest cost, but it is much easier to use and warmer than a pad, especially when temps dip below 50. I used an integrated Big Agnes bag and pad and it was cold and something I was constantly adjusting. I regretted not getting a UQ sooner. The tarp you could always use for a shelter if you decide hanging is not for you. It has the built in netting to protect you from the skeeters.
With that hammock, tarp, and UQ, you would then have the basics you need for comfortably hanging and you could upgrade components.
I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird, Hennessy Hex tarp, and a UGO underquilt.
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OBX2Kayak
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quote SaganagaJoe: "Tempting. Very tempting. Especially for backpacking. I just wonder how long it would last. "
At 24 oz. it's a tad heavy for backpacking. Spend a few more bucks and you'll save lots of weight. Look for something under 16 oz. at Dutchwaregear .
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ockycamper
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check out the Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter hammock. It is identical down to the little carrying bag on the side. It looks like they have simply re labeled the Grand Trunk hammocks.
That said, we took a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter one year. Still needed a rain fly and for insulation used a self inflating pad. By the time you buy the pad and the rain fly it is not as good of a deal as it looks. Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter
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