Only the Lightest and Smallest need apply

[dirtwheels]

There are a number of factors when choosing a hammock setup, to me making it fit in my pack rates about the highest, right after price and I'd prefer it not be made out of lead!

So this has me thinking, can I sleep comfortably, bug free and dry and take up the space of about 2 coke cans? Thinking about Sgt Rocks UL $300 challenge his nano 7 hug bugnet and a minimalist tarp seem to fit the bill. But that 9.5' x 4.5' hammock gives me great pause.

There was a thread a while back that explored the breaking point of length and width as it relates to comfort. So are there any here that have been pleased with a Nano who are 6' tall?

Please share your smallest comfortable & dry rigs.

THANKS!

[Catavarie]

I'm a small hammock believer but I come in slightly under par at 5'8". I love my 9x4 hammock as it is the most comfortable hammock in my arsenal at the moment. And being made of 1.1 with dynaglide whoopies and Lash-It ridgeline it is feather light to boot. I would caution against the HUG net in the South though, unless you can deal with bugs crawling all over you at night or go with a chemical barrier instead. We really need 360° bug protection, and I believe even Sgt Rock has moved to a tulle bug sock instead of the HUG net for this reason. (Although I could be wrong on that, so best to check with the source himself.)

Edit: Oh, and my hammock takes about the space of 2 soda cans when packed

[DuctTape]

No experience with the nano, but my Claytor is 9'9" by 48" which is 3 inches longer but 6 inches less in width. I am quite happy with its size and am very comfortable. I think material makes a difference as well as hanging angle. In my experience with other Grand Trunk hammocks, the Traveler hammock could be strung at less of an angle than the Skeeter beeter due to the material. The greater the angle also the wider the hammock for comfort in my experience. A lot of variables to consider. In the end, the most important variable is the person in it for their own personal comfort. That is the explanation as to why some are still on the ground and not in any hammock!

[dirtwheels]

I remember now, I did read that. 9' x 4' and still 2 soda cans? Does that include your suspension? I hope! You're comment on the hug is most likely 100% right.
What's your bugnet style material and how small does it pack? Thanks!

I'm a small hammock believer but I come in slightly under par at 5'8". I love my 9x4 hammock as it is the most comfortable hammock in my arsenal at the moment. And being made of 1.1 with dynaglide whoopies and Lash-It ridgeline it is feather light to boot. I would caution against the HUG net in the South though, unless you can deal with bugs crawling all over you at night or go with a chemical barrier instead. We really need 360° bug protection, and I believe even Sgt Rock has moved to a tulle bug sock instead of the HUG net for this reason. (Although I could be wrong on that, so best to check with the source himself.)

Edit: Oh, and my hammock takes about the space of 2 soda cans when packed

[dirtwheels]

Thanks! I've looked at those numerous times. The weight always pushed me away.

No experience with the nano, but my Claytor is 9'9" by 48" which is 3 inches longer but 6 inches less in width. I am quite happy with its size and am very comfortable. I think material makes a difference as well as hanging angle. In my experience with other Grand Trunk hammocks, the Traveler hammock could be strung at less of an angle than the Skeeter beeter due to the material. The greater the angle also the wider the hammock for comfort in my experience. A lot of variables to consider. In the end, the most important variable is the person in it for their own personal comfort. That is the explanation as to why some are still on the ground and not in any hammock!

[Catavarie]

I remember now, I did read that. 9' x 4' and still 2 soda cans? Does that include your suspension? I hope! You're comment on the hug is most likely 100% right.
What's your bugnet style material and how small does it pack? Thanks!

Tree straps are about another half soda can (1 inch black Polypro). I actually use chemical warfare on bugs most of the time.

I soak my hammock and all clothing in Permethrin and gently spray my quilts. My skin gets a coat of Picardin. Weighs less than a bug net and it works well for me, YMMV. Also I'm not gentle enough for tulle, I tried and ripped it withing 5 minutes so if I do use netting it is no-seeum though Thru-hiker stocks nano-seeum netting at less than an ounce per yard for a durable light weight netting.

[DuctTape]

Thanks! I've looked at those numerous times. The weight always pushed me away.

Yep. They are a bit heavier due to the double layer of heavier fabrics and integrated bug net. I only mentioned it because of the length/width comparison.

[dirtwheels]

That's cool, it looks like the Claytors don't follow the 30* hang angle rule, are they strung kinda tight?

Yep. They are a bit heavier due to the double layer of heavier fabrics and integrated bug net. I only mentioned it because of the length/width comparison.

[2Trees]

So you're looking for a light & small hammock set-up?...

Just posted this review of a super light weight 4 season stealthy set-up. If you need to go light, compact, quick to set-up/take-down, breathable, and get into low temps, check out my recent project...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=83114


Cheers and best!~

Forgot to add.... It's also very WATERPROOF!

[dirtwheels]

The link didn't work but a little looking & I found it here> https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=83114

Very creative, I see you're using the Nano 7, how tall are ya and how well does the hammock work for you?

Did you sew the fabric into existing openings on the Bivy or did you make those as well, nice distinction between the head and foot ends.

So you're looking for a light & small hammock set-up?...

Just posted this review of a super light weight 4 season stealthy set-up. If you need to go light, compact, quick to set-up/take-down, breathable, and get into low temps, check out my recent project...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=83114


Cheers and best!~

Forgot to add.... It's also very WATERPROOF!