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Rolloff
A little more specifics as to what you think you'll want/need in a hammock will help.
Are you backpacking to camp or to hike?
At this point just backpacking to camp. I will not be doing significant distance for a year or 2 I would guess. Most hikes/camps will be something like hike 2-10 miles in, stay a couple nights, hike out. Im in SoCal so this could be in the Los Padres mountains most commonly, or an occasional trip to the Sierra's or Oregon. Elevation will be the main obstacle more than distance in most cases.
Do you require a bug net full time?
Probably not, but I hang by a stream or other water commonly, and the bugs tend to congregate there. I like the chameleon style zip-off design so you have the best of both I think
Your height/size/weight?
Male, 6'1", 185lbs, 41" chest, 51" around the outside of my shoulders with a medium-full breath.
Using a pad? Using or intending on switching to an UQ?
UQ/TQ. I have a HG Incubator and Burrow I'll use with whatever (or on the off chance they dont work I can swap out for another UQ)
Any of our cottage vendors will be glad to help you with this as well viia phone or e-mail.
My usual vendor has been Dream Hammocks. They have many models, and almost endless fabric considerations, for most gathered end hammocks. I don't think they make a Bridge, but Papa Smurf is very accommodating. Wouldn't hurt to ask.
I dont need anything custom or fancy looking as a lot of the time will be guerilla camping on public Forrest lands. I just want olive drab everything, probably not a Bridge style.
I guess at this point just finding someone that can deliver before summer is over will drive a lot of who I choose. 8-12 weeks is crazy.
I havent checked out Dream's lineup yet. I'll take a look!
Good luck and welcome to HF!
Rolloff
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