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Posted by leanandfit on February 10, 2008 at 11:31:27 am EST
In reply to West Coast Trail - Hammocks posted by Jimbo on January 19, 2008 at 12:41:49 am EST

I have a Hennessy Expedition Asym hammock with the large fly. They come standard - or as an option - with the large fly. The Hennessy is cheaper than the Clark, although the Clark is a good hammock too. U-Tube has pleanty on the subject. Hennessy also has a website.

I set it up seperately. Then the hammock and gear goes under it. Sleeping in a hammock takes getting used to. Some love it. The Hennessy is designed so that you can sleep more or less sideways. Possibly even on your stomach - although I haven't.

One big plus is that you can set it up over wet or rough ground. However, you do need trees. I use mine when bicycle camping in hot weather. When travelling light and fast on my bike, I just pull off the road, hidden by the trees and set up for the night. I'm gone first thing in the morning. Tear down is really quick. The hammock can also be used as a seat or lounger. It weighs two pounds.

Hammocks are cold in winter. There are blogs on how to pimp them for cold camping. I use a tent in winter.

The large tarp to me is important. It shelters me from rain. I cook and live under it. It protects the hammock. Lots of luck.

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