Yep, this. I have a number of Simply Light Designs Trail
Lair hammocks. They are all different fabrics. I’ve learned that I find the double layer heavier weight fabrics MUCH more comfortable. Try it with a pad as a test as suggested by others here.
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Yes, a double layer hammock or a heavier fabric in a single layer may make a difference.
Fitting a hammock is like finding a shoe or hiking boot that feels right. We lay in a tent but we sort of wear a hammock.
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I really want to try a bridge hammock eventually, and I’m sure I’ll own a couple at some point. I think for now I’m forcing myself to work out my gathered-end hammock issues, as I really like the simplicity in design, and all the challenges and fiddling so far has got me too far invested now. 🤣
It’ll make my appreciation for bridge hammocks even greater when I finally get there. Lol
The bugnet and the ridge line should be separate systems.
This is related to the adjustable ridge line,
I am not sure why this would not be more variables than you want to deal with. At least more variables than I want to deal with. I am happy to keep the ridge line at the manufacturers length until a I know something that makes me believe that is not correct. Though it is easy to shorten with ‘loops’ if one really feels the need.
The ridge line also keeps the bugnet out of your face.
But in theory it is there to improve your lay.
I, too, can often get away with no pillow. Sometimes my little hammock gear down pillow can really prevent a sore neck though and help make things feel a bit more flat.
I really like that idea of testing things out long-term indoors. I’ve been researching stands (I rent and can’t drill mounts into the walls) and am leaning towards the DIY 1” steel pipe stand that many have made. Didn’t know Dutch had those mounts - Would totally get them if I could use them.
How would the traveler clip onto the XLC? Would they add tie down points or do you just clip both continuous loops into the same suspension somehow?
I definitely never have any sag in my suspension 🤣 if anything I’m a bit concerned at times how tight it is.