By the"hammocks CLs" that's the black rope threaded through the end of the hammock that currently has the 'biner attached?
By the"hammocks CLs" that's the black rope threaded through the end of the hammock that currently has the 'biner attached?
Yes, that's it, or you could replace those black ones with the CLs that are currently running thru the Dutch biners... use that black rope to help pull them thru the hammock channels and larkshead them in place... once they've been loaded will full body weight they'll 'take a set' and won't come out, at least not inadvertently.
What you should do with the SRL (the Structural Ridge Line, the one on the hammock), is capture the end loops of those inside the hammock CLs so that they are positioned properly.
That would really clean up things, and you can feed the SRL under the bug net and see how that looks... might be able to do away with the other 2 cords that hold up the bug net and simplify that setup. This will permit you to bring the tarp right down to the SRL if desired, which is good for maximum tarp coverage when the weather is really bad.
Last edited by cmoulder; 05-16-2018 at 20:56.
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That is one funky net! If you could remove that net, then here’s what you can do. Instead of running that black rope through the end channel on the hammock like you have it, squeeze the loop together and run it through “two at a time” and tie what they call a lark’s head knot with it. But as you do this, loop your ridgeline through the short “U-shaped” part. You’ll do this at the midpoint of tying this knot, just like the redline in this picture below. That will lower your ridgeline down low enough to support a bug net all on it’s own. You will have to shorten your ridgeline too. Make it 83% of the length of your hammock body’s entire fabric length. You can make it shorter or longer later, but that is where you should start out at. Then get a bottom entry add on bugnet, also called a Fronkey net. If you’re using a daisy chain style tree strap, you should check out the Dutchware Mantis as well to attach your strap to your hammock’s loop.
Originally Posted by nathanjwuk
Looks similar to the Yukon Outfitters bugnet hammock I got on Amazon years ago. In which case :
Yes and no. I replaced the stock rope ends with amsteel CLs and added a structural ridgeline. It does hold the net up. Kinda. But there's so much extra net that it ends up flopping down all over. You really need something more to keep it spread out.
I threaded the closed loops through the gathered ends. No go on getting the ridgeline under the net without unpicking some stitching. Ridgeline will loop over the ends; set to about 92" as hammock is only 110ish rather than the 118" claimed by Amazon
Thanks for all your time, patience and advice! Very much appreciated. I'll report back after this weekend's campout with the scouts. In the spirit of Scouting I'm bringing tent and air mattress just in case. Be prepared!
Last edited by nathanjwuk; 05-18-2018 at 07:52.
Other end
you wont need the tent
your getting there already
have fun
thats the main thing
maybe you can use some sticks resting over the line to support your bugnet
kinda like guys do with a exterior pole mod
Back from scout camp. As I hadn't been there before I resorted to putting the tent up on Friday night as it was dark. I can report that the Klymit V Insulated pad is very comfortable even as a side sleeper.
I set the hammock up Saturday afternoon and slept like a baby that night. So much so that I struggled to get out of it this morning to go help cook breakfast. Really need to work on getting the bug net situation sorted out though.
What is your bug net situation?
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