In September I started discussions with Jeremy over at Bonefire Gear about purchasing what is now the Whisper Hammock he offers. I had been following Bonefire's product development since I started hammocking. I had just gotten back into hiking after several years off and an injury left me less able to handle miles on the trail as I had in the past. I was looking to lighten my load and go with a more minimal approach. Jeremy has several videos on Youtube about just that. I picked up what I could from those and also became interested in how his DIY projects increased in their quality and functionality as the series went on. Around that time I found the Hammock Forums here. On top of the great info and people here, I discovered Jeremy was also working on dialing in his DIY work here and possibly becoming a vendor. I was rather satisfied with my setup at the time, so I was just a very interested on looker. Not long ago, the Whisper was pronounced dialed in and finalized. I couldn't resist anymore. I ordered one after several in depth discussions with Jeremy.
The package from Bonefire arrived the day my husband and I were set to leave for a weekend hang in the north woods of Wisconsin. One of the things I had opted for was the upgraded suspension on this hammock. I did not get the time to practice with the tarp at all, so, I just set the tarp up independently as I would any other hang. I am still not an expert or what I would consider highly experienced in set up. I always spend quite a bit of time adjusting my set up and playing with little details during set up. I was astounded with this hammock. I don't believe I have ever had such an easy, fiddle free set up. Got it down the first try, in the pouring rain. That is what all you awesome experts talk about here about ease of set up!
I typically am a very active sleeper and am up several times a night, no matter my comfort level and how tired I am. I hit this hammy, was out cold and was only up once. I woke up in the morning and was totally refreshed. I haven't slept like that since I was in my 20's. This was so comfortable I couldn't believe it. I may not have a ton of experience with other hammocks but have tried and own several really nice hammocks and designs, each has been comfortable. I honestly thought I had a perfect set up for comfort. I wake up in the morning with no aches or pains, which is awesome. I still toss and turn and wake up many times a night. That is my norm though. . .I didn't even have to switch positions in the Whisper! Now I find myself suddenly thinking I can get rid of the rest of my hammocks. Of course I have to go more than a 2 night hang to be sure, but. . .
The service from Jeremy was second to none. The product is amazing! I would not hesitate to order this all over again. It is so worth it! As time goes on and I use this more and more I will post some pics and give more in depth insight on this. I just was so excited about this I needed to get my first take out there.
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Originally Posted by FLRider
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