camping hammocks.

[ddlewis]

Like to get some feedback on camping hammocks, like Hennesey.  I hit up Jeffman thinking he was the guru, but he says it's Frank.  Frank I almost emailed you straight up but thought I'd post up here in case there are others who use 'em.

It seems like such a great idea vs a tent.. but doesn't seem to be catching on.  The folks I know who are backpackers carry little tents or just sleep on the ground.   I HATE sleeping on the ground.. thermarest, whatever, I hate it.  And it's a lot of crap to bring along.  Still never sleep worth a shit and can't wait for daylight so I can get the hell up.  But I want to start doing some more camping and remembered seeing one at Boone last year.  Been looking online at 'em but would like some first hand experience.

Anyway.. let me know what you think. 

[racerman_27410]

I had two hammocks in Boone last year ..... my personal TQ/ZQ modified hennessy expedition and my brother's warbonnet blackbird so Jeffman could try them out to see which one he liked best...... he wound up going with the blackbird and getting a left hand version so the entrance would match the sleeping bag he already had.

I have been hammock camping since 2005 and would NEVER go back to sleeping on the ground again.

the Hennessy is a nice hammock but their quality seems to be dropping as well as their prices going up.

there seems to be little comparison to the warbonnet blackbird for gettting a good nights sleep and value for the money.

the BB also comes in a  double layer version which makes insulating the Hammock a lot easier via a sleeping pad or a space blanket between the layers..... if hanging in the mtns i highly recommend the double layer version.

http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/blackbirds.php      MADE IN THE USA!

lots of information can be found here as well.  Check out Shug's videos on youtube also.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/?



KOokaloo!

[ddlewis]

Thanks Frank.  Glad I asked, the warbonnet hammocks hadn't even crossed my radar.  The more I read the more that sounds like the way to go.

[racerman_27410]

you wont be disappointed in the warbonnet black bird..... if i didnt already have a very nice hennessy i would own one myself.

Brandon (the dude who makes the blackbird) is also working on a bridge style hammock but no set ETA.... that will probably be my next hammock purchase.

Once you have experienced sleeping in the "new" hammock you will be looking forward to the next chance you get to use it.... even at home!  

[WhiteBeard]

Wow, never heard of this before, but definitely seems interesting.

Has anybody ever tried sleeping two persons in a hammock?
Seems like it might be a better option to go with two seperate hammocks, or are there special ones out there?

[mst3kguy]

Wow, never heard of this before, but definitely seems interesting.

Has anybody ever tried sleeping two persons in a hammock?
Seems like it might be a better option to go with two seperate hammocks, or are there special ones out there?

klavdy has until he heard frank carries a .45 cal kimber.

[racerman_27410]

Wow, never heard of this before, but definitely seems interesting.

Has anybody ever tried sleeping two persons in a hammock?
Seems like it might be a better option to go with two seperate hammocks, or are there special ones out there?

Not enough room for two people in a asym hammock but they pack small so carrying two hammocks instead of one tent is no big deal.


KOokaloo!

[racerman_27410]

klavdy has until he heard frank carries a .45 cal kimber.

this is true.... i will never be a bear taco!


KOokaloo!

[ddlewis]

Well I backed off the Warbonnet.  By all accounts it's the one to have.  But the 1.7 double with straps, shipping it was going to wind up $200+.    Went with this one from Amazon, Grand trunk skeeter beeter pro.  $55 to my door.  Figure if I like it - upgrade to the blackbird later and keep this one for spare/loaner.

But I gotta say, it's pretty durn nice.  Been hanging in it for an hour or so half snoozing.  I could absolutely sleep all night in it.

[racerman_27410]

is that an asym hammock where you can sleep diag. to the ridgeline and lay mostly flat or is it a straight on banana style hammock?

either way its still better than laying on the ground.

KOokaloo!

[ddlewis]

I don't know.  But if you lay slightly crossways you are much flatter.  Not totally straight out but not bad.  The thing is big and supposedly holds 400#.

[WhiteBeard]

Brandon (the dude who makes the blackbird) is also working on a bridge style hammock but no set ETA.... that will probably be my next hammock purchase.

Just saw that the bridge style "Ridgerunner" hammock has been released by Warbonnet...
Looks cool!
From what I understand, the idea there is that you can lay quite flat in the middle of it, instead of slightly curved as in the Blackbird?



http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/ridgerunner.php

[WhiteBeard]

The only drawback I can see is having to carry those sticks along.

[fj11.5]

they look awesome, but I think ill stick with my swag 

[racerman_27410]

Danny,

I've got a ridge runner on the way.... hopefully it will be here in time for me to bring to Tellico so you can check it out.

the support poles break down and i believe they will fit in my sidecases ok.  

if you like i can bring my brothers blackbird and my Hennessy also for you to try out.

The good stuff costs extra for a reason..... Its worth it!

 I hate sleeping on the ground too.... i just broke it down to how many nights in a hotel would it take to pay for a good hammock and the math made sense to me as a good nights sleep outdoors and waking up pain free is almost priceless!  

you can also pick up deals on used hammocks in the for sale section here.....

  http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/?

KOokaloo!

Frank

PS when are you leaving for tellico?