Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: BWCA Hanging :: WB Ridge Runner Discussion
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Lawnchair107 |
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Cricket67 |
I have the double layer and plan to slid in my older thermarest pad, then sleep in my Nemo sleeping bag. I am using straps that I had from my ENO doublenest with a couple of caribiners I had laying around to connect to the Whoopie slings on the hammock. My son has been using the ENO for sleeping so we will need another Tarp and set of straps. I have already got the straps but looking for suggestions for the tarp. I'm leaning towards a Kelty 16' but what do you all use? And pros/cons to consider on different sizes/styles/makes? Thanks! |
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sns |
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ockycamper |
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Lawnchair107 |
Cricket67: "Going to jump onto this discussion as I just pulled the trigger on a RR. Have it set up in the backyard with a Kelty 12' tarp and may try to sleep in it tonight. Let me know what you think of the RR. I was actually ready to order one when they went out of stock. I keep checking periodically. My plan was to order a Superfly, nice and big for those spreader bars. The more I wait, the more I hold out for a Dutch Banyon Bridge. I love his gear, so I would suspect his bridge hammock is phenomenal. |
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sns |
ockycamper: " 6 of the men using the Chrysallis. " I'd spring for at least one more, then it's only 3 guys per hammock. |
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moray |
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sns |
Comfortable, can sleep on my side some with an inflatable pad in the double-layer sleeve Dog can climb in with me for short stretches Reasonably light with the Ruta Locura CF spreader bars Bug net is great Storage - the saddlebags - are really handy Roomy Dislike: Without the pad, my shoulders get squeezed - a bit less comfortable for me Requires trees to be further apart than other hammocks Takes some fiddling to get the lay/tension right, or a lot of practice to get it right the first time every time Longer setup time than most tents and some other hammocks Wish they made a UL version...they could trim a few more ounces off if they were so inclined Edit: you asked for pictures - think I have some in my trip reports. I have my eye on an Amok Dramur UL as another option. Seems likely to be easier to set up, similar weight, and the gap between trees can be as little as 8 feet. |
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Lawnchair107 |
sns: "Like: Thanks for the info, sns. What pad do you use? My newest pad is an exped UL, with a width of 20.5 inches, would that suffice ya think? |
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Lawnchair107 |
MidwestFirecraft: "sns: , " Thanks, MF. Sorry for the question overload here; What 4 season tarp do you have? Or recommend? Any issues with the spreader bars? Lastly, did you get the newer version of the RR? If so, what fabric did you choose? Again, sorry for the ACT quiz questions. |
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sns |
I have used a 20" wide pad, but had to stuff clothes along the sides to prevent cold spots under my arms... |
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MidwestFirecraft |
sns: , " I agree with the likes SNS stated. You can get carbon fiber poles to lighten the load as well. I have a different experience than he does with pad and set up though. I find the underquilt to be far superior in comfort. I don't get shoulder squeeze. It took me forever to set up my gathered end blackbird, could never get the lay just right. I can set up my RR in 2-5 minutes depending on the site. The only thing that takes me any amount of time is my 4 season tarp. If I use a CCS Tundra tarp it only adds 5 minutes with staking it out as well. This is my second RR and I went with Woopies W/ Dynaweave straps and fishooks. The woopies have taken me some time to get use to, but they are lighter and easier to adjust once you get the hang of them. |
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Me2012 |
sns: Bought an Amok Dramur a year ago. Slept in it 10 days. Not a fan of it. You can lay in it how ever you want but if you get too much weight towards your head or feet, your going for a ride. Just hope your going feet first. |
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Wayouttroy |
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sns |
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Lawnchair107 |
sns: "Not to hijack, but if anyone is considering parting with a 30D double-layer RidgeRunner with a net...I'm a buyer." You selling your 40D dream-tex? |
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sns |
Lawnchair107: "sns: "Not to hijack, but if anyone is considering parting with a 30D double-layer RidgeRunner with a net...I'm a buyer." Not immediately. I've never tried the 30D, and would like to try/compare both. Then maybe sell one of the two or see if another family member can get into hanging. The 40D dream-tex is comfortable, but I am admittedly obsessive about cutting pack (& canoe) weight. |
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Lawnchair107 |
sns: "Lawnchair107: "sns: "Not to hijack, but if anyone is considering parting with a 30D double-layer RidgeRunner with a net...I'm a buyer." Gotcha. Let me know what you think of the two once you find out. I’m slowing picking up gear (purchased a UGQ Winter Dream13 a couple of weeks ago) to make my bridge hammock build. - I’m trying to tell myself to slowly buy gear so Dutch’s Banyon will be available when I need it. But knowing myself, I’ll probably end up buying the RR. MidwestF, knowing what you know of both the 30 & 40D, what would you order if you had to choose one? |
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Lawnchair107 |
MidwestFirecraft: "Cricket67: "I still think I want a better tarp than the Kelty 9 that I was using. On the Warbonnet website now seeing what lead times are. " MidwestF, please don’t make this harder than it already needs to be |
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MidwestFirecraft |
Lawnchair107: "Thanks, MF. Sorry for the question overload here; What 4 season tarp do you have? Or recommend? Any issues with the spreader bars? Lastly, did you get the newer version of the RR? If so, what fabric did you choose? Again, sorry for the ACT quiz questions." Sorry for delayed response, just got back from an overnight canoe trip! I have the Winter Haven XL which I am super impressed with, just any time you add doors, etc, there is more setup. For the money the Warbonnet Superfly is a great tarp as long as it is setup for the Ridgerunner with pullouts. No issues with spreader bars. I have both versions of the RR, the newest is Dream-Tex double layer, love the Dream Tex! |
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MidwestFirecraft |
Cricket67: "I still think I want a better tarp than the Kelty 9 that I was using. On the Warbonnet website now seeing what lead times are. " Unless your going ultralight, a CCS Tundra tarp works great as well. |
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sns |
MidwestFirecraft: "I have both versions of the RR, the newest is Dream-Tex double layer, love the Dream Tex!" MF: Welcome back - hope it was a great paddle! Tell me about the fabric difference please... Funny story - two years ago I ordered the 30D fabric. Discovered after using it a year that it was ~4oz heavier, and figured out I got the 40D Dream-Tex instead. (Also got the wrong color and failed to notice! :-) It feels great, but I'm thinking about getting a 30D RR for the weight savings. So how do they compare? |
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campnfish |
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Lawnchair107 |
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sns |
Single layer with an UQ could be great however. |
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Cricket67 |
I found it plenty comfortable and was able to fall asleep pretty quickly. Unfortunatly I found out we have a very noisy family of Racoons that enjoy the Neighbor' pear tree that was all of 10 feet from where I was set up. Their party lasted for a good couple of hours from about 1am to 3am. After that the deer that came by for a snack smelled me at stood there and snorted for another 10 minutes. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting awoken by some BWCA critters in a couple of weeks. I still think I want a better tarp than the Kelty 9 that I was using. On the Warbonnet website now seeing what lead times are. |
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MidwestFirecraft |
sns: "MidwestFirecraft: "I have both versions of the RR, the newest is Dream-Tex double layer, love the Dream Tex!" It was a great paddle. Beautiful weather, only negative was the motor boats on the St. Croix had all but one of the water campsites:( To be clear I have a double layer 1.1 double layer Blackbird XLC, RR double layer 30D nylon, RR double layer 40D Dream-Tex. The 1.1 and 30D are slippery compared to the Dream-tex. The biggest difference is the stretch you get with the Dream-tex. I don't know if you would appreciate it with a pad, but I like the way it forms around you with an underquilt. It also holds you in place a lot better than the other fabrics. |
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sns |
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pastorjsackett |
My son wanted a flat lay, so I bought him a RR for Christmas and just set it up on Saturday for the first time. It seems great. Yes, there are rings insides for hanging stuff and saddle bags for storage which my hammock does not have. Good luck! |
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Lawnchair107 |
pastorjsackett: "I'm still pretty new to hammocking. Last summer I bought a Chameleon and got it out on one canoe trip. Loved it. Initially, I was very interested in the Chameleon. But, with playing around with other cheap gathered- end hammocks I tend to experience shoulder squeeze and cannot for the life of me get comfortable. With that being said, I am fairly confident a bridge hammock, with the addition of a pad, will most likely bring me my breakfast from the hammock happiness. Thanks everyone for the info. |