Frenchy and Bugman,
Check out Hennesyhammock.com, I got the Explorer Deluxe about a year ago, and now, I "don't leave home without it".

Troy

I tried www.hennessyhammock.com without success.
But I was able to find a description at REI web site.

Seems like a nice idea, but .....
- what if there are no trees ? .... what is the vegetation cover like, at an altitude of 1800 meters (about 5900 feet) ??
- I really don't know if I will be able to sleep in a hammock ! I'm always twisting, from one side to the other and back .... I have to try it first ...

Just FYI, incase anyone cares, I just posted my BOB inventory in the other forum under another thread related to BOB contents and weights. http://www.equipped.org/ubbthreads/showf...amp;amp;fpart=1

Those Hammocks at www.hennessyhammock.com are pretty cool. I am almost always hiking and camping in thick woods with plenty of trees to work with and have often thought about trying a hammock.

thanks.
I will have some homework to do this evening ..... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Since I go with on the lighter side with my pack I allways pack a warm bag, gloves and a hat even during the summer. My summer bag is rated to 35 degrees F however I find it's comfy to about 40. During the summer I just leave it unzipped and use like a quilt. In the winter I have a Marmot bag that is down filled and rated to 15 degrees that I use in the winter.

frenchy,
O.K. here goes; If you find yourself in a place with no trees... use fence posts, tie off between vehicles(if there are any around <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />), tie off around boulders, be creative. If all else fails, it can be used as a bivy, no knots neccessary. Lay it out on the ground, crawl in, and go to sleep critter free.

Twisting, turning, and the associated falling out of most hammocks isn't a problem, I've actually tried to "fall" out of the thing, and believe me, you aren't going to do it without a LOT of serious TRYING TO. You sleep on a diagonal with the support lines so you lay almost completely flat, and this also solves the "whoooa sh... thump" problem. I've rolled out of many a hammock of all sorts of designs, and the Hennessy has made a believer out of me.

The Hennessy replaces/improves on tent/bivy/sleeping bag (in cool to downright hot weather)/tarp/rain cover/and a lot of things I'm not thinking of right at the moment. I've got nothing to do with the company, except being a VERY satisfied customer. While I'll admit, that at first look, it may seem a bit pricey, when you try this thing and see what it can do and the gear that it can replace at a weight of about two pounds (I think that's just under a kilo, isn't it?) I'm sure that you'll see that it's some of the best money you've ever spent on camping/survival gear.

Troy

Hey Brian,
Try the Hennessy, you won't be disappointed.

Troy

Try this link for some more info

http://www.hikinghq.net/gear/hennessey_hammock.html

it is really tempting .... <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Just reading your posts, Sgt Rock appraisals and Hennessy Hammocks web site, I want one ! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Well, maybe I should first determine if I will have to sleep outdoors during my next hike and then consider buying one ...

I have never slept in a hammock and I have some reservations, the first one being "will I be able to sleep ?", as I always twist from left to right (and back ...), before settling (more or less ..) on one side. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
And it seems that would not be a problem with a H. H.

So, I'm tempted ...
And enquiring is costless ... ... I will post Hennessy an Email, for further information...