How Many Becker Owners Are Hammock Campers?

Guyon said:
tradewater, you were about 25 minutes from where I grew up.
In fact, we still own a house just a hop and a skip from Cheaha, and we've talked about camping there this year.
Could you run me, piece by piece through the gear you used (additions besides the hammock) for temps down into the 30s?
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Do you want me to post it here or send you an email?
 
We had sheets of reflectix on bottom with a lightweight fleece bag (Walmart variety) over that and 40 degree down bags. Put on fleece pants and jackets, beanies and two pairs of socks. Naturally, got all nested in and cozy and had to pee. This is apparently a rule when sleeping in a Hennessy.
 
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Interesting.
I just took back one of those WalMart fleece bags; bought one and then thought I wouldn't need it for anything (this was before I started looking at hammocks).
Would putting the Reflectix inside the fleece bag help keep it from shifting?

It's becoming obvious I'll have to go up in pack size to do winter camping with the hammock.
Next size up (for me) is a Kelty Moraine that got me through two weeks in the British Isles.
After that is a Gregory Keeler, the biggest pack I own.

tradewater said:
Naturally, got all nested in and cozy and had to pee. This is apparently a rule when sleeping in a Hennessy.
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No wide-mouthed Gatorade bottle? :p
 
tradewater said:
We had sheets of reflectix on bottom with a lightweight fleece bag (Walmart variety) over that and 40 degree down bags. Put on fleece pants and jackets, beanies and two pairs of socks. Naturally, got all nested in and cozy and had to pee. This is apparently a rule when sleeping in a Hennessy.
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I saw those sleeping bags at walmart a couple times. I didn't want to pay the $20 something for it so I went to the fabric store and got more than enough to make my own. If I can make something myself that's what I'd rather do.

With that said, has anyone ever made their own hammock to camp with? I've been wanting to make one to put in my pack for a while now, but kinda reluctant to do so.

Talk about an easy sleeping system. :thumbup:
 
I know there's a whole DIY subforum on hammock forums.
But be prepared for a whole new world of slang and acronyms. :p
 
Guyon said:
Interesting.
I just took back one of those WalMart fleece bags; bought one and then thought I wouldn't need it for anything (this was before I started looking at hammocks).
Would putting the Reflectix inside the fleece bag help keep it from shifting?
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Yes, that's the way my wife does it. She doesn't move around as much as I do, but it will work fine. I left out the most important part. Eat a snickers as soon as you get in the hammock. Your digestion working will warm you up.

No bottle. I just have never been able to pee laying down for some reason.:D
 
I carried an Osprey Aether 60 (a great light pack) on this one. I also like the Gregory Forester.

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DerekH said:
What are you using to attach that up there bunny slayer?
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Hehe - my many screen names.

The hammock is an ENO Doublenest. It's great right out of the box (or bag), but I replaced the stock suspension with whoopie slings / tree huggers / marlin spike hitch. It weighs less than stock stuff, is more durable, doesn't stretch, and frankly it's fun just to say 'whoopie sling'.

The hammock and suspension sets up / tears down in under five minutes. The tarp is a cheap one suspended over and with 550' cord and requires more fiddling.

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Guyon said:
I don't need everything you carried (though I'd certainly be curious).
I just mainly want to know what you added to the hammocks to keep from freezing. :D
I've been looking at that Hennessy 4-season system on sale for $99, but I've also been looking at some really expensive underquilt/overquilt systems.
If there are cheaper ways to go, I'm all ears.
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Blue pads from WalMart work just fine and are cheaper though they tend to be less comfortable than an underquilt. You can help this but making a pad extender (google speer pad extender) to get more pad where you need it - shoulders and hips.

Another cheaper alternative is to make your own underquilt. There are some good threads on Hammock Forums about making underquilts with poncho liners (search for PLUQ). I made one of those and have had so-so results but in fairness, I haven't really messed much with it.

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Beckerhead #42
 
GingivitisKahn said:
Hehe - my many screen names.

The hammock is an ENO Doublenest. It's great right out of the box (or bag), but I replaced the stock suspension with whoopie slings / tree huggers / marlin spike hitch. It weighs less than stock stuff, is more durable, doesn't stretch, and frankly it's fun just to say 'whoopie sling'.

The hammock and suspension sets up / tears down in under five minutes. The tarp is a cheap one suspended over and with 550' cord and requires more fiddling.

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Beckerhead #42
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LOL, I have actually read more from you on BCUSA than here!

Glad to hear about your suspension, I ordered whoopie slings and a bunch of webbing last night to with the same style (curse you Shug and your easily explained videos!) but was a little reticent since I am still newb. Glad to hear it works well that way from someone that has been there and done that.
 
DerekH said:
LOL, I have actually read more from you on BCUSA than here!

Glad to hear about your suspension, I ordered whoopie slings and a bunch of webbing last night to with the same style (curse you Shug and your easily explained videos!) but was a little reticent since I am still newb. Glad to hear it works well that way from someone that has been there and done that.
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I think you'll like the upgrade. I felt a bit weird about cutting out the old suspension - no turning back - but it worked well and easily. The hammock sets up just as fast now with whoopies / huggers / marlin spikes as it did with the stock ropes, slap straps and carabiners. It weighs lots less now and the sag no longer changes when you've been in it for 30+ minutes which enhances your ability to get and stay comfortable.

It's funny when you start seeing the same people from forum to forum. Don't think I've met anyone yet who is on all of the ones I inhabit yet but it's probably a matter of time. :D
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Beckerhead #42
 
GingivitisKahn said:
I think you'll like the upgrade. I felt a bit weird about cutting out the old suspension - no turning back - but it worked well and easily. The hammock sets up just as fast now with whoopies / huggers / marlin spikes as it did with the stock ropes, slap straps and carabiners. It weighs lots less now and the sag no longer changes when you've been in it for 30+ minutes which enhances your ability to get and stay comfortable.

It's funny when you start seeing the same people from forum to forum. Don't think I've met anyone yet who is on all of the ones I inhabit yet but it's probably a matter of time. :D
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Beckerhead #42
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I think the most memorable was when Moose went over to BCUSA to talk to some guy who was whining about his BK9 not coming with a Remora. That thread was far too huge, and that guy was way too picky about the whole situation. I get that they had them in there for awhile, but it was never stated as being a combo deal in perpetuity, and he was just way too hung up on that.

Anywhoosles, looks like for the ole suspension I need to consider a structural ridgeline to maintain a consistent sag. Might work some rings in there to help with that. Or something. Can't wait til I get all the stuff in so I can get this all figured out. Ready to move on to my next project: The Jeep.
 
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