Christmas Scout Special is back

**Chrisp70** · 03-18-2009, 12:10

http://hennessyhammock.com/sales.html

This is a good excuse for me to by the Super Shelter $129 SS and a $99 hammock for Free. This could be my second free scout.

**Ramblinrev** · 03-18-2009, 13:30

I think the super shelter is a good deal in and of itself. That just sweetens the deal.

**BOB1520** · 03-18-2009, 14:21

Can't beat that deal. I'm in the process of making a DIY HH, but I'm going to order one any ways. This will give my 2 sons (who are scouts) a chance to try them out. Worse case I can alway sell one of them to a fellow scouter in our Boy Scout troop.

Thanks for the FYI

**kwpapke** · 03-18-2009, 15:10

I'm thinkin' this might be the time to spring for a sil hex tarp. Get a Scout for the missus for free.

Good idea on the SS though.

--Kurt

**Chrisp70** · 03-18-2009, 16:07

Last month they had the same special on the Hex Tarp. You could of bought a SS and got the tarp free. Someone mentioned there flexible give them a clall!

**Mud__Bone** · 03-18-2009, 16:39

I just bought the hyperlight, the thing I can't decide is what to do for insulation.... jrb nest and snivler? HH own super shelter. ... gearing up for a Thru on AT. don't want to be cold but don't wanna pack weight through summer months that I don't need.

any thoughts on how well either the jrb combo or the hh shelter, will keep comfort in low temps? how low? awww so many decisons so little time.

**Javaman** · 03-19-2009, 00:31

Originally Posted by kwpapke

I'm thinkin' this might be the time to spring for a sil hex tarp. Get a Scout for the missus for free.

Good idea on the SS though.

--Kurt

I own and use the large HH sil hex tarp. I like its size in all kinds if weather except WIND.

If you compare the size to even the MacCat Ultra you will see this thing is HUGE. And with no center guyout point, it makes for some mighty flappin' in any kind of notable wind.

If you buy one (or get for free) get ready to come up with some kind of mod to tighten up the expansive sides when the wind comes up.

**Chrisp70** · 03-19-2009, 15:08

Mud Bone

From what I have read the SS is a great system to compensate for the HH being a single layer hammock. You can layer up the SS for more or less insulation. If your duing a thru with the SS you can mail (through the postal service) more or less insulation. If you go with your other option you will have to change your entire insulation setup depending on the climate. Just a thought.

**Cannibal** · 03-19-2009, 15:16

Originally Posted by Chrisp70

If you go with your other option you will have to change your entire insulation setup depending on the climate.

I don't entirely agree with that part. Why would you need to change your entire set-up? A quilt can be hung loosely and still be used in moderate temps without having to make a trip to the PO and discover whoever you put in charge of mailing gear to you has sent the wrong pad. Not that I have any experience with receiving the wrong gear.

My UQ was the same one throughout my AT hike. I admit that mine had the removable layers of insulation, but I wound-up putting it back in after an unusually chilly night that summer; maybe 2 or 3 weeks of less insulation. After that, I just let it hang loose when I didn't need the full benefit of it. Personally, I think the gear you carry should be able to support you in any climate you will encounter. The AT is primarily a 3 season trail, one good quilt and some practice is all one needs. JMO.

**SuperTramp** · 03-19-2009, 15:55

well i got the Explorer Deluxe for Christmas and with it came the Scout.i also bought the s/s in Jan and they threw in an Expedition Asym!! and i never knew they would-so i went from being hammockless in Dec and now have 3-gotta love Hennessy