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Title: Sleeping hammock
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 29, 2009, 03:10:59 PM: I've got a back packers net style hammock that weighs in at less than a few ounces. It's smaller and much lighter than a bivey tent. I still use a bivey over my bag but I stay warmer and more comfortable than if sleeping on the ground on a mat. A mat that weighs more and takes up space in/on my pack.

I'm looking for another lightweight net hammock. Can't find one.

I've found nylon, but I think that that would be ultra slippery with a nylon bag. http://www.vargooutdoors.com/store/HAMMOCKS/c67/p605/Ultralight-Travel-Hammock/product_info.html

Anyone use a hammock in the back country? Anyone know where I can find a 'lightweight' net hammock?

-Steve
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: whacker1 on December 29, 2009, 05:51:37 PM: here is the thread from this summer

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,30958.30.html
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: cwuwildcat on December 29, 2009, 05:58:01 PM: I used this nylon one this summer, http://www.rei.com/product/754773, with the slap straps to attach it between trees. Not too slippery, all things considered. You sleep in it at an angle. I used a rainfly from an old tent over the top. Not too bad, very light, and fit into my pack easily. I'm over 200lbs, and it was a lot better than sleeping on the ground.
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 29, 2009, 09:23:02 PM: Thanx Whacker.. Good info in that thread. When I back pack using hammock, I suspend my pack and boots in a tree. No mouse issue.

I'm surprised that no one is using a net style hammock. (other than the fact that I can't find one available). I love mine but I can't remember where I picked it up some 20 years ago! I'd like to get a couple for my boys. The nylon hammocks might have to do though. And I suppose the nylon hammock might have more than one use too? I have a water proof bivey bag. Also a bivey tent with fly. But for fall scouting excursions I'm thinking the boys can do just as I with hammocks and just sleeping bags with a light pouncho for a fly. Total weight is much less than even a bivey tent when you take the sleep mat out of the equation. And it's still more comfortable!

I'm thinking that some Herring net, (unused), would work just fine. Dunno where I can get any.

-Steve
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: walt on December 29, 2009, 09:51:29 PM: I found one at Sportsmans warehouse in the spring a few years ago. I would guess that more places will stock them as the weather warms. I like it for lounging but I can't sleep in it for more than a few hours. I need to be on flat ground.
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: high country on December 30, 2009, 08:02:29 AM: don't you freeze your bottom off? I need an insulated pad to keep warm.
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: elk311 on December 30, 2009, 08:46:10 AM: http://www.hennessyhammock.com/

good stuff !!!
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 30, 2009, 08:51:09 AM: Quote
don't you freeze your bottom off? I need an insulated pad to keep warm.

To the contrary. I stay warmer in a hammock suspended about 18" off the ground than I do with decent insulating pad. I'm also more comfortable. The ground is capable of robbing a lot of body heat.

-Steve
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: high country on December 30, 2009, 08:56:49 AM: I may have to give it a try. I am skeptical cause I freeze my butt off on a cot w/o a pad. I like the idea of mice not being able to crawl on my face during the high hunts....lol
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 30, 2009, 09:13:32 AM: I stay warmer in a net hammock than I do on a nylon cot without pad too, that's why I'm leary of a nylon hammock.

-Steve
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: whacker1 on December 30, 2009, 09:28:59 AM: You can always put the pad inside the hammock
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 30, 2009, 09:33:41 AM: That's the whole idea of a net hammock. To reduce weight. If I wanted to carry/pack a sleeping pad, I might as well sleep on the ground.

-Steve
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: Special T on December 30, 2009, 10:51:32 AM: There is a place off hwy 2 in Sulton or goldbar that sells hammocks made from fishing gear... $20 if i remember right.. I used hammock when back country hiking as well light and you don't have any rocks or sticks jabbing you in the middle of the night.
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: MightyWhite on December 31, 2009, 06:56:08 PM: campmor.com
Title: Re: Sleeping hammock
Post by: woodswalker on December 31, 2009, 07:08:12 PM: Quote from: Special T on December 30, 2009, 10:51:32 AM
There is a place off hwy 2 in Sulton or goldbar that sells hammocks made from fishing gear... $20 if i remember right.. I used hammock when back country hiking as well light and you don't have any rocks or sticks jabbing you in the middle of the night.

its actually in Startup...inbetween Sultan and Goldbar. on the South side of the highway.