Yere 'tis !!! Just set up in my Woody Bit ...
It's real easy-peasy to set up, takes even me about 3 minutes, 5 if i get fussy! Not got to the Spindrift yet as that means taking the suspension to pieces to install it, which looks seriously difficult ... like another 5 mins at a slow crawl
. Mozzie net seems fine. I would like a Bishop-bag, if anyone has one, or else I'll butcher the end of a stuff sack.
I've sat and lain in it 4 times, it does get easier and less scary with practice! Definitely a tippy-feeling but very comfy once you're in. Not sure yet what will be the easiest way to manage the sleeping bag, will try later; I'm a bit unconvinced (as yet) about "wriggling" in the hammock as I'm leary o' heights and 18" off the ground might as well be Everest to me.
All in all, very pleased with the new setup. It's light-weight too and packs small - for what that's worth as I use hammocks when I base-camping rather than when I'm walking so weight/size not really a factor as I'm only carrying it from car to camp.
This means there will shortly be a DD Travel hammock (used 4 times), with snakeskin, up for sale when I come back from Dartmoor ...
It's real easy-peasy to set up, takes even me about 3 minutes, 5 if i get fussy! Not got to the Spindrift yet as that means taking the suspension to pieces to install it, which looks seriously difficult ... like another 5 mins at a slow crawl
. Mozzie net seems fine. I would like a Bishop-bag, if anyone has one, or else I'll butcher the end of a stuff sack. I've sat and lain in it 4 times, it does get easier and less scary with practice! Definitely a tippy-feeling but very comfy once you're in. Not sure yet what will be the easiest way to manage the sleeping bag, will try later; I'm a bit unconvinced (as yet) about "wriggling" in the hammock as I'm leary o' heights and 18" off the ground might as well be Everest to me
. All in all, very pleased with the new setup. It's light-weight too and packs small - for what that's worth as I use hammocks when I base-camping rather than when I'm walking so weight/size not really a factor as I'm only carrying it from car to camp.
This means there will shortly be a DD Travel hammock (used 4 times), with snakeskin, up for sale when I come back from Dartmoor ...
Seriously though, if you find it a problem getting into the sleeping bag, just get into the bag first, then get into the hammock. Beautiful garden btw.
