Hi from St. Louis, MO

**SemoBushman** · 08-30-2016, 20:44

Kevin,
I first used it without a ridgeline and did not really experience any problems, of course I am careful about hanging it to get a good hang angle and sag up front. DD recommends a tighter hang but I have found just for myself the typical 30 degree works fine. I have since however added a ridgeline, more so for hanging things that anything else. I only use it when I flip the hammock over to use it without the bug net (which you can do), then the ridgeline actually serve to help set the sag. I made the ridgeline from zingit with a carabiner so I can detach or attach as needed. I find the DD very comfortable and I side sleep in it easily. I'll have the DD there in Nov. if you don't get one before then and want to check it out.

Blessings,
Semo

**Flounder** · 08-31-2016, 14:36

FYI....if the bottom entry is your only issue with it, there is a seamstress who will sew up the bottom entry and sew in a side zipper. Her work is excellent and reasonably priced. If you google "2QZQ Hammock" you'll find the page.

**Overland** · 08-31-2016, 16:55

Welcome to the forum. I grew up in St Louis. You can tell what part from my user name. Graduated from Ritenour in 1966. Camped in Hawn before it was a state park. Also have a lot of good memories from overnight floats on the Huzzah.

**mathineer** · 08-31-2016, 20:07

Originally Posted by Overland

Welcome to the forum. I grew up in St Louis. You can tell what part from my user name. Graduated from Ritenour in 1966. Camped in Hawn before it was a state park. Also have a lot of good memories from overnight floats on the Huzzah.

You are DEFINITELY from St. Louis if you mention which High School you attended! :-)

**SwingingInTheBreeze** · 09-02-2016, 00:19

Originally Posted by mathineer

You are DEFINITELY from St. Louis if you mention which High School you attended! :-)

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**mathineer** · 09-29-2016, 13:01

A couple of weeks ago I bought a double layer hammock from Dutchware, and a Noah 12 tarp. I took them out last weekend, and am fairly happy with the setup. I expect as I get more experienced, I'll figure out how to tweak things for a better lay. I also treated a set of clothes with permethrin, and used an couple kinds of repellents. No bites! And this is without a bug net.

It was still with virtually no wind, and got down to about 67 or so. I was not cold underneath at all with the double layer. I used an old REI (Nod Pod I think they call it) sleeping bag as an overquilt. I did get a bit chilly with that until I put on a light jacket. The bag is very optimistically rated at 35. It's been ok in a tent with sleeping pad and lots of clothes down to about 45 to 50F.

It's supposed to be cooler this weekend. I'll get out if I can, otherwise, I might set up in the backyard to help reinforce my "crazy neighbor" status.

BTW, this post is sort of moving out of the intro regime. Is there a better section to post threads like this?