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Anyone take a hammock just for camp site comfort?

 
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DanMac





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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 2:58 pm    Post subject: Anyone take a hammock just for camp site comfort? Reply to topic Reply with quote

I just bought an "ENO Doublenest Hammock" from REI yesterday. Should be here next monday.

Didn't buy it for sleeping really, just kind of bought it for camp-site relaxing. I really hate sitting on some uncomfortable log or rock.. and reading in my tent can get uncomfortable after a while.

I figured for the reported "Grape Fruit" size packing, and the 1lb.. it would be hard to beat for afternoon naps.. I suppose if I really trusted the weather I could leave my tadpole 23 tent at home.

Anyways, anyone else tried carrying a hammock along for just camp site relaxing? Not as there primary sleeping unit?
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I can't answer your questions, but I have a warning for you...

You are about to be inundated by MikeinFHAZ with hammock links, hanger forums, pleas to ditch your tent completely in favor of a hammock and pictures of hammocks. I just want you to be prepared.
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

For the most part -- where I go to backpack camp; finding trees / convenient rocks to hang a hammockjust does not work. I do use a hammock in camps ( mostly car camps for me) and think its awesome.

I think we need a hammock that can levitate .... Confused
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Matt Hoffman wrote:
I can't answer your questions, but I have a warning for you...

You are about to be inundated by MikeinFHAZ with hammock links, hanger forums, pleas to ditch your tent completely in favor of a hammock and pictures of hammocks. I just want you to be prepared.


rofl Cracked Up ROFLMAO

That is exactly where my brain went when I read this post!!!!! OK Mike, go ahead.....
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

congrats on your purchase. the Eagles Nest Outfitters make some nice gear. pitch the doublenest with a pronounced "smile" to get a flat, diagonal lay. (despite the name, its not made for two, that's the quickest way to a divorce, second only to a tandem kayak)
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

That's it!? That's all you've got to say?! Nothing more!? Oh Mike.... tisk tisk tisk..... I feel so.... let down. Are you getting complacent in your old age Mike?

By the way, I have a small hammock. Not meant for overnight sleeping but it does make for great reading in the shade when you are car camping! I am with Ambika though on the backpacking, I rarely have a good place to hang a hammock when I am back packing.
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PostPosted: 3/24/2009, 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

the American made Warbonnet hammock "traveller" is good for lounging and sub 12oz including suspension system is about as light as you can get. check it out: (the 1.1 single will hold 175lbs)
http://warbonnetoutdoors.net/travel_h.htm

it would be a great addition to anyone's pack who just wants a hammock as a nap time toy

otoh, the Blackbird is the premier camping hammock - also made by Brandon of Warbonnet.
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PostPosted: 3/25/2009, 6:18 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Phew! That was close! I was worried about you Mike!
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PostPosted: 3/25/2009, 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have a backpacking Hammock , but never can find the right spaced trees to hang it in, so I have given up. I love my thermarest chair.
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PostPosted: 3/25/2009, 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Trees are always the issue here too.
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PostPosted: 3/26/2009, 6:56 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Apologies for the hijack but Pagerob! I heard you got a new job! Did I miss a post some where? Whats up? Inquiring minds want to know!
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PostPosted: 3/26/2009, 7:36 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'm going to be working for Glen Canyon Natural History Association starting either late April or early May. Until then I'm just substitute teaching.
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