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    New Raven

    Got my new Raven in Coyote Brown w/ 2.2 oz. Hex70 XL Ripstop. Using Dutchware Daisy Chain Webbing for straps. The Hex70 XL material is tough. Very flat lay. No tie outs, but no bug netting in my face. I set up on a small Gheenoe in the water. This hammock will help with changing ends while star gazing in the middle of Florida Bay. This is my first 11ft hammock-this thing is 66" in width. Crazy room for someone 5'11" . Gear sling should be here soon. Thanks, Smurfs... enjoyed seeing you with the hammocks at Hangcon.

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    I really like the looks of that. Nice addition, congrats!

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    I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new Raven
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    Just ordered one of these a few days ago. I'm really hoping this net design will hold up to Florida mosquitos.

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    Spent last night in my Raven swinging from the spruce trees. I used the exped downmat 7 UL MW and the temp was 27*F. I slept snug as a bug. If you enjoy your Raven as much as I have you will do just fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrailDaze View Post
    Just ordered one of these a few days ago. I'm really hoping this net design will hold up to Florida mosquitos.
    This is actually something I do not understand with the Raven design and would like to have your opinion about:
    I have read that Florida mozzies will eat you live even through the hammock fabric and that you need to soak it in Permethryn if you do not intend to use an underquilt.

    Now where I am puzzled with the design is that the Raven offers an additional net protection below the hammock fabric right at the head and right at the feet where there is exactly little to no human body part to protect. If used without quilt, the entire back of the user can be subjected to mosquito bite through the unprotected fabric.

    If this is the case, why have the mosquito net go below the hammock in the first place? Why not have either an integrated net (one extreme solution if mozzies not a factor) or a frontkey bugnet (the other extreme solution if mozzies are bad)

    Just perplexed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Minos View Post
    This is actually something I do not understand with the Raven design and would like to have your opinion about:
    I have read that Florida mozzies will eat you live even through the hammock fabric and that you need to soak it in Permethryn if you do not intend to use an underquilt.

    Now where I am puzzled with the design is that the Raven offers an additional net protection below the hammock fabric right at the head and right at the feet where there is exactly little to no human body part to protect. If used without quilt, the entire back of the user can be subjected to mosquito bite through the unprotected fabric.

    If this is the case, why have the mosquito net go below the hammock in the first place? Why not have either an integrated net (one extreme solution if mozzies not a factor) or a frontkey bugnet (the other extreme solution if mozzies are bad)

    Just perplexed.
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    The reason for the Raven's design is that the two sections of additional netting with shock cord allows the bug net to be easily stored above the hammock along the ridgeline. When you're ready to use it again, all you have to do is pull it back down and zip the sides. This keeps folks from having to remove the net from the entire apparatus when they decide to hang in "netless" mode. The shock-corded ends of the bug net close up completely when lying in the hammock. As far as mosquitoes biting you from the underside of the hammock, most people do not seem to have this problem for one of two reasons. 1) they use an underquilt or a pad; or 2) they use a double-layer hammock-which mosquitoes cannot penetrate. Permetherin is a great way to add another layer of protection- if you really feel it's necessary. But I think as long as you have some kind of insulation underneath you, you shouldn't have issues with mosquitoes getting at you from the bottom. I think most folks would recommend always using some sort of insulation underneath.

    I really like the modularity of the Raven as compared to fully-integrated hammocks. I think the design works well, and it maintains a small footprint in my pack. But just like everything hammock-related, YMMV. That's why there are so many options available! Find the hammock that best suits your needs, and HYOH.
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    Nice looking hammock! I can't wait till I get mine.

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    Thanks for clearing that up. Not really interested in a pad to be honest. So this means that I need to bring a full length underquilt whenever I go and mosquitoes are expected, including Florida in the Summer. Double layer may be nice but this is double weight. I guess I'll have to see a Raven during a hang to fully appreciate it, but thanks for your inputs! Minos

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    Quote Originally Posted by Minos View Post
    Thanks for clearing that up. Not really interested in a pad to be honest. So this means that I need to bring a full length underquilt whenever I go and mosquitoes are expected, including Florida in the Summer. Double layer may be nice but this is double weight. I guess I'll have to see a Raven during a hang to fully appreciate it, but thanks for your inputs! Minos
    A summer quilt would probably work well for you. Perhaps something like the Econ line from Hammock Gear.

    This conversation has reminded me of a saying we had, growing up in Louisiana. In Louisiana, there are two types of mosquitoes, those small enough to fit through the holes in the screen door, and those large enough to open the door for the rest of them!

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