WTB: light-weight insulating gear for loaner backpacking hammock

**Playapixie** · 05-18-2014, 02:01

I'm looking for items to equip my 2nd hammock for friends to try out for backpacking. I've already got the hammock, bug net, and whoopee slings, but looking for:

10 or 11' light-weight tarp (something like a tadpole? It rains a lot here, so something with decent coverage)
Underquilt (DIY/used/budget options)
pad extender
Continuous ridgeline for tarp (with blingy goodness)
Adjustable ridge line for hammock
6 or 8 foot tree huggers

Might also like to find a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 Single hammock.

Most of my hiking buddies are women so I do want to keep the gear as light and warm as possible (I want them to LIKE hammock backpacking, after all!)

And since it's loaner gear (a complete second set) I'd also like to keep the price down, so your DIY and used pieces would be great! Usually my friends and I share my double ultralight tent, but I REALLY want to stay in my hammock this year, and since no one I know has ever tried hammock camping, that means providing a second system.

Thanks,
Dawn
Seattle

**SwinginIt** · 05-18-2014, 08:26

AHE Jarbridge is a good affordable option. It really depends on your expected temps. If you're doing mostly summer then the WLSSUQ is a great option, I love mine. The Mollymac Shamu or Baby Orca are good affordable options as well.

**Playapixie** · 05-20-2014, 00:56

Still looking for used/DIY/inexpensive under insulation: pad extender or under quilt...
Also looking for a lightweight fly.
Thanks!

**Kallorne** · 05-24-2014, 18:53

I have a Jarbridge posted for sale, I bought it for the same purpose you're looking to fill... I've just brought enough friends around to the proper way of sleeping it doesn't get used. Let me know if you're interested and we can work something out.