I made over a dozen prototypes of gathered end hammocks almost 25 years ago, trying different lengths, widths, bugnet styles, entry systems, etc. Current cottage makers do everything so well now, and at great prices, so I stopped experimenting. However, I still haven't found a setup that is "just right", although they are all close and there are options that are not available from every vendor so it still leaves choices. 25 years in and I'm on hammock 8 or 10...I've lost count. It is doubly or triply hard now that there are the (welcomed!) additions of new styles of hammock like the Amok Draumr and Haven tent. I'm looking forward to trying them all and am trying to find out as much feedback as possible about all of them.
I've only ever had one, and I absolutely love it. so, I guess it took one try!
Manitoba, Canada
First Ever Hang
I tried my seventh or eighth today.
Just got a 30D single layer Ridge Runner to try out.
It was super easy to set up, loved the saddle bags, and really love the bug net being attached. It's not as comfy as my Town's End Big Boy bridge, but it's as lot lighter and will work backpacking.
"It turns out that what you have is less important than what you do with it"
You can lighten the RR too for backpacking by replacing the stock Warbonnet spreader bars with some carbon fiber ones from Ruta Locura. He doesn't list them as a product on his webpage, but just email him and he'll get you set up. I have some and they are 5.3 ounces lighter than the WB ones.
I guess since I have already purchased two new hammocks this year to go with the several I got last year and am currently waiting on delivery of two more I'm still looking and just might have a bit of a problem.
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