Agree with all of that apart from the 3x3 tarp. When the weather gets really nasty i want a proper 12 foot winter hammock tarp with doors, a la warbonnet superfly
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You know, mate... I've been casting my eyes over that Superfly Tarp for a while now... watched many a vid of people putting it to use... looks a proper bit of kit with a serious amount of enclosure. I must say the 3x3 has served me well enough... but yes, always room for improvement, and this Superfly Tarp has brought me to the conclusion that this is what I need to complete my set-up.
I assume you have one...?
Not actually a superfly but one built to the same spec by a cottage maker here in the uk. He goes by scotty von porkchop on the forums and scottytemplar on ebay
i'v had two tarps from him and Cant reccomend him enough. His work is top notch and prices are very very keen
i'v had two tarps from him and Cant reccomend him enough. His work is top notch and prices are very very keen
You say budget is not much of an issue?
But packsize is?
I say get a really light hammock and the best down insulation you can buy, that will give you room in your pack (and plenty of empty space in your wallet too!)
But don't go for really light hammocks that are really light because they are short (unless you are an Oompa Lumpa),
A Dutchware 11' single layer in Hexon 1.0 is only 230 grammes and will fit anyone up to 6'6" (maybe more). It's only 346 grammes even if you add in the treestraps and whoopie slings.
It is a very simple hammock, but mucho comfortable, weight is kept down by not using a built in bugnet, but you can easily add a Fronkey bugnet (160 grammes) to you setup when the beasties are biting.
HammockGear do some of the lightest quilts around, they use 850 fill goose down and the lightest materials. A Phoenix 20 underquilt and Burrow 20 topquilt will see you toasty down to -6°C. Together they only weigh 527 + 437 = 964 grammes.
You could go even lighter still, if you went for the 40°F (4°C) versions (389 + 322 = 711g)
Or Loco Libre is an option, they use 950 fill down to get the weight even lighter, with more cost.
Scotty should be able to offer you stuff that comes up to the standards set by these American manufacturers, and you won't have to pay duty.
LINKS
http://www.dutchwaregear.com
http://www.hammockgear.com
http://www.locolibregear.com
But packsize is?
I say get a really light hammock and the best down insulation you can buy, that will give you room in your pack (and plenty of empty space in your wallet too!)
But don't go for really light hammocks that are really light because they are short (unless you are an Oompa Lumpa),
A Dutchware 11' single layer in Hexon 1.0 is only 230 grammes and will fit anyone up to 6'6" (maybe more). It's only 346 grammes even if you add in the treestraps and whoopie slings.
It is a very simple hammock, but mucho comfortable, weight is kept down by not using a built in bugnet, but you can easily add a Fronkey bugnet (160 grammes) to you setup when the beasties are biting.
HammockGear do some of the lightest quilts around, they use 850 fill goose down and the lightest materials. A Phoenix 20 underquilt and Burrow 20 topquilt will see you toasty down to -6°C. Together they only weigh 527 + 437 = 964 grammes.
You could go even lighter still, if you went for the 40°F (4°C) versions (389 + 322 = 711g)
Or Loco Libre is an option, they use 950 fill down to get the weight even lighter, with more cost.
Scotty should be able to offer you stuff that comes up to the standards set by these American manufacturers, and you won't have to pay duty.
LINKS
http://www.dutchwaregear.com
http://www.hammockgear.com
http://www.locolibregear.com
I've got to say I can't thank you all enough, plenty of info on equipment and systems people use and the flaws that come with certain brands. Has made my decision an easier one to make.
If you want the good info (and entertainment too) on lightweight hammock camping, check out Shug Emery's videos,
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8752777861C2AA8
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Lol!! Yes, you've really got to check Shug out! Really good info and an alternative method of delivery! (Laughing to himself whilst booting up YouTube)
No bother at all, mate. Once you Tarp... it opens up all kinds of possibilities. All the best.
Interesting stuff on lightweight hammock camping at: http://hikinghq.net/hammock/hammock.html
plus good videos of v light hammock kit on Youtube under Ernest Engman
plus good videos of v light hammock kit on Youtube under Ernest Engman
I'm very interested in that Amok. I've been using a Claytor Mosquito hammock, but it's not designed very well IMO. I can do a night or two, but it's not comfortable enough for more. Back and knees start to feel it after the second night.
More recently I bought a Hunka XL to increase my options. I can see me parting with my rarely used air rifle and bunging some of the cash at an Amok.
More recently I bought a Hunka XL to increase my options. I can see me parting with my rarely used air rifle and bunging some of the cash at an Amok.
BSA Ultra SE, fully kitted, but just not seeing any use. I'd say in 2 years it's seen no more than 200 pellets through it, my gas bottle is still almost full. I don't have a great interest in shooting the two pairs of collared doves that inhabit my garden, I've known them for longer than I've had the rifle. Or shooting the rooks in the huge rookery opposite, I've come to like them, and why shoot something that isn't doing any harm to my garden? It does a bit of plinking when we go camping in Kent. A once a year outing just isn't enough use for such a capable little hunter.
So, it sits in the cupboard, gets oiled and treated to the occasional mag of pellets to keep the seals and parts in order, back in the cupboard again.
I've used the Amok and I'm not a fan, it makes a better seat than it does a bed I found the foot box annoying and uncomfortable. My advice would be to buy a decent hammock from Dutch, Warbonnet, UK Hammocks etc. Or even a Ticket to the Moon hammock my wife bought me a full set up from them and its great I've only used the tarp once as I prefer more coverage but its a comfy hammock.
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