Hey guys,

I'm planning on not only picking up a hammock for my girlfriend but probably an extra if not new main hammock for myself. I was thinking of getting a couple of ridgerunners to remedy the common problems associated with gathered end hammocks. Does anyone have one or have used one that can comment? I have a WBBBXL and love Warbonnnet's quality.

just curious, what is your situation with gathered end hammocks? since i went to dutch's hammocks, which are gathered end, they are so comfy, i had uncomfortable hangs with hennessy, and warbonnett.

quote bwcasolo: "just curious, what is your situation with gathered end hammocks? since i went to dutch's hammocks, which are gathered end, they are so comfy, i had uncomfortable hangs with hennessy, and warbonnett."

I was originally dead-set on getting a couple new chameleons until i discovered this ridgerunner. I don't like the calf ridge, shoulder squish, just lacks the space of a tent I miss (never going back). This ridgerunner looks to be a better fit

i have the chameleon and experience no shoulder or calf issue, i am 6', 195 lbs.
there just seems to be so much room in them. i had another dutch 11 ft. hammock and had the same roomy feel. i always strung it with the proper 30 degree, not to tight hang. the hexon material, 1.6 is really nice, btw. good luck with your search.

Fizics, I am a recent black bird/xlc to ridgerunner convert and couldn't be happier. I had many great nights in my blackbirds but also had a few calfridge nights. After a user error where I broke the xlc's bug net zipper which was unrepairavle according to warbonnet, I got a deal on a ridge runner. Best hammock sleep I've had yet. Back, side stomach has all been comfortable. My hammock gear incubator fits well with 4 mini biners clipped to the corners. The only issue is my superbly tarp cam be a bit tight fitting for to the spreader bars but a new tarp or sone creative ties outs can fix that.

It's well worth the price

quote RainGearRight: "Fizics, I am a recent black bird/xlc to ridgerunner convert and couldn't be happier. I had many great nights in my blackbirds but also had a few calfridge nights. After a user error where I broke the xlc's bug net zipper which was unrepairavle according to warbonnet, I got a deal on a ridge runner. Best hammock sleep I've had yet. Back, side stomach has all been comfortable. My hammock gear incubator fits well with 4 mini biners clipped to the corners. The only issue is my superbly tarp cam be a bit tight fitting for to the spreader bars but a new tarp or sone creative ties outs can fix that.


It's well worth the price "

+1

Every person I've let borrow my RR has their own now. It's the best hammock I've used out of the 10-12 I've slept in overnight. I can't recommend it enough and it is pretty easy to get them set up side by side by pushing their suspension triangle apart with a stick, paddle, trekking pole...etc. I use mine backpacking with my DIY quilt sent and my entire setup with food, pack, etc. is still under 20 lbs. with a full 2 liter bladder.

As always, a good chance to try it out for yourself is best.

A dog did bite a hole in the netting this summer, but Warbonnet already repaired it and sent it back! Love their customer service.

quote VaderStrom: " I use mine backpacking with my DIY quilt sent and my entire setup with food, pack, etc. is still under 20 lbs. with a full 2 liter bladder. "

2l water = 4.4lbs
Ridgerunner/suspension/bars~ 2lbs

so quilts+
tarp+
pack+
clothes+
cookset+
food+
anything else
is less than 13.6lbs? That's pretty good.

quote muddyfeet: "

quote VaderStrom: " I use mine backpacking with my DIY quilt sent and my entire setup with food, pack, etc. is still under 20 lbs. with a full 2 liter bladder. "

2l water = 4.4lbs
Ridgerunner/suspension/bars~ 2lbs


so quilts+
tarp+
pack+
clothes+
cookset+
food+
anything else
is less than 13.6lbs? That's pretty good."

Yeah! It took a while to make/buy my go to gear, but now packing takes all of 10 minutes aside from the food prep. I bought a big agnes UL tent a few months ago but just don't need to shed the last pound to sacrifice the comfort of a hammock after trying it out. I'll still use it when my fiance comes with me though.

I had to buy an extra one of these after realizing how amazing the first one was. Pack

MSR Micro Rocket

DIY Quilts and DIY tarp combine about 5 lbs
Ti-cup
Mini Sawyer Filter (sometimes I bring my 14 oz. pump filter if speed is more important)
Dehydrated meals edible out plastic I package them in or the cup occasionally
Plastic Whiskey flask
Socks