First Run Of The Hammock

[Jinsin456]

Cutchy and I randomly decided last night that we would go and try out out our new hammocks, we both bought Trekmates Expedition hammocks at Christmas and had a spur of the moment idea to try them last night. Overall was quite impressed although even with a roll mat underneath it was still COLD! Still had a good night, was a great laugh and think we have maybe found a new local spot that we can just disappear to if the notion takes us. Unfortunately my memory got the better of me and I forgot to charge the camera but managed to get a few pics before it died on me

How it all started, in the pub...

My setup with the 'amazon tarp'

Another view of my setup.

SAT boiling water.

Cooking and having a beer.

I think I'm going to get a better tarp for the next time we go as the amazon tarp was fine to go up and didny rustle because there was no wind but it was a bit of a nightmare to pack up so I think a DD tarp and Thermarest may be coming my way Lesson well and truely learnt

 

[Pepperana]

Nice little trip mate!

You can also use an Underquilt / Underblanket for the extra warmth.
I use them and then the hammock is nice and warm.

 

[Chambers]

People give the Trekmate Hammocks a real slating some time but mine has really taken some abuse without any problems. I made an underquilt for mine and going to start making a mk2 version soon. My other one is now in the swap sections

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

I used the same tarp for well over a year, for what i paid it was excellent

 

[gsfgaz]

Good on yees lads . thats wits awe aboot gettin oot there ...