Post by: Vo2max on March 11, 2017, 11:15:07 PM
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Post by: sumpnz on March 11, 2017, 11:40:10 PM
Post by: davk on March 12, 2017, 10:03:01 AM
I started hammocking last year and sleep so much better. Main reasons for going to a hammock was to sleep better and not having to find a flat spot.
Post by: swanny on March 12, 2017, 10:04:31 AM
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Post by: KFhunter on March 12, 2017, 10:45:27 AM
I think they are called bridge hammocks. I have no trouble sleeping on my side in a traditional hammock. Sleeping pads in a hammock can be a b#*$@. You'll probably get sick of it fairly fast and want an underquilt.
Thanks, I wonder if I can put a spreader bar in my traditional hammock to see if I like that better. Gave me some ideas to try out, I'm a belly/side sleepr
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 12, 2017, 11:18:05 AM
I think they are called bridge hammocks. I have no trouble sleeping on my side in a traditional hammock. Sleeping pads in a hammock can be a b#*$@. You'll probably get sick of it fairly fast and want an underquilt.Sleeping pads are not an issue if used in a sleep system like Big Agnes where the pad slides in a sleeve. Some people use the pad inside their sleeping bag or use a windshield heat reflector to reflect the body heat.
Post by: KFhunter on March 12, 2017, 01:54:31 PM
Post by: chester on March 12, 2017, 02:45:32 PM
I'm on the big agnes site and I don't see hammocks with a slide in sleeping pad holderLook at bags with a pocket for one
Post by: KFhunter on March 12, 2017, 02:56:56 PM
I'm on the big agnes site and I don't see hammocks with a slide in sleeping pad holderLook at bags with a pocket for one
Oh, I misunderstood I was thinking a hammock with a pocket. A sleeping bag with a pocket, makes more since.
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Post by: swanny on March 13, 2017, 03:03:05 PM
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Post by: dscubame on March 13, 2017, 07:10:56 PM
Our Exped Scout Hammock has a separate sleeve for a mat so it does not slide around, does make sleeping easier and stiffens it up some for side sleeping. Still not perfect though for a side sleeper, but better since the pad adds a sort of landing zone.
Excellent to know. Sounds like a must have.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 13, 2017, 07:23:11 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 13, 2017, 08:51:26 PM
I still like a tent in many instances but for quick and light the hammock is great.
Post by: davk on March 13, 2017, 09:34:11 PM
I just imagine trying to change clothes, tie boots, etc... my Big Agnes copper spur weighs 3lbs. 1oz.? You basically have a chair and a huge area to get dressed under instead of trying to shimmy into some pants inside a tent.
Post by: ruger357 on March 17, 2017, 12:08:00 PM
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Post by: dscubame on May 31, 2017, 09:42:01 PM
I use an eno double nest hammock during archery elk and love it. I have a bug net for the summer months to keep mosquitoes off my face at night as well. I sleep like a dang baby in that thing. Im upgrading my tarp this year for the hammock as well to make it much better for stormy weather (last year i packed in a regular blue tarp). gives me plenty of space to keep my pack, bow, boots, etc dry and i have plenty of room to put clothes on. i never wake up in the middle of the night because my back or shoulders are hurting and dont have any soreness the next day. its seriously changed the way i sleep in the backcountry.
I picked up the eno double. Is your bug nest made by eno also?
Post by: Troutpounder on June 12, 2017, 05:30:30 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on June 13, 2017, 08:59:28 AM
most peoples setups that can actually handle weather are 7+ lbs and i see people talk about using hammocks to save weight :dunno:
Post by: sumpnz on June 13, 2017, 10:10:40 AM
i guess i just dont get the hammock thing. i have one, and its ok. summer backpacking its pretty nice, and theres definitely been times when im tired and nowhere flat in site, but plenty of sturdy trees around.. but overall, i cant see taking one on a hunting trip. just too finnicky and heavy if you actually need to keep warm.
most peoples setups that can actually handle weather are 7+ lbs and i see people talk about using hammocks to save weight :dunno:
This a little where I'm at. I like the idea of the hammock, but practically speaking I'm not sure it's the right solution. For a solo hunt it might be a decent setup, but if you're hunting with even one other person I'd think a good 2-3 person tent plus sleeping bag/pad would be lighter than 2 hammocks. Though, if one hunter is a snorer being able to separate might be a huge advantage.
Post by: SteelheadTed on June 13, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EFH7MOK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EFH7MOK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H5S7476/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H5S7476/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Based on the good reviews on Amazon and a friends recommendation. They are both amazingly small packages and don't weight much. I'll be trying it out next week.
Post by: fillthefreezer on June 13, 2017, 08:30:18 PM
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 13, 2017, 10:30:15 PM
And this: https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammocks/singlenest-hammock/
20 oz. of mid-day napping without ants crawling on me. Not a sleeping system replacement for me. Just luxury for when I don't mind carrying extra weight.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 13, 2017, 10:32:03 PM
See this is my point. 19oz. You still need to add under insulation. A ridgeline tarp. It just doesn't seem efficient..
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FTF, 37 oz with suspension, no over-tarp or under-insulation.
Ted, not meaning to troll you, just pointing out the need for suspension and it's weight. Hope you enjoy the hammock.
Post by: fillthefreezer on June 13, 2017, 10:49:45 PM
Lighter: https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammock-suspension/helios-suspension-system/Agree Shawn. I had a local guy make me one, maybe one day I'll weigh it 😬😂😂
And this: https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammocks/singlenest-hammock/
20 oz. of mid-day napping without ants crawling on me. Not a sleeping system replacement for me. Just luxury for when I don't mind carrying extra weight.
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Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 13, 2017, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: zackmioli on June 21, 2017, 09:35:04 PM
I have an eno doublenest, and picked up a hammock gear 0 degree quilt and a hammock gear tarp for this season. The quilt weighs just over 1lb, and the tarp is 7oz.
Ill weigh my entire sleep setup and let ya know what it all comes out to.
Post by: kodiak 907 on June 23, 2017, 09:30:45 AM
Also, being able to set up on a steep drainage to be on the elk first thing in the morning is critical.
Post by: WAnoob on June 23, 2017, 01:07:15 PM
I use my eno double for archery elk hunts and turkey season. For me the quality of sleep in a hammock is better.
Also, being able to set up on a steep drainage to be on the elk first thing in the morning is critical.
Nice setup Kodiak, have you ever ran it in bad weather?
Post by: kodiak 907 on June 23, 2017, 07:54:45 PM
I grew up hunting in Alaska sleeping mostly on the ground under a tarp so my hammock seems like the ritz.
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Post by: yakimanoob on July 11, 2017, 07:00:25 PM
I sleep like a baby in it unless it's mid-30s or colder at night. If it's gonna be cold I fall back to my tent and full-length sleeping pad.
I love it because of how comfortably I sleep in it. But if you need a place to hang out when it's raining, or some space to live in to escape the mosquitos, etc., then a tent may be the way to go. But trading weight and cost for living space and flexibility is the classic balance we have to deal with.
Post by: Saltdiver on July 17, 2017, 03:21:54 PM