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Land · 06-02-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hppyfngy

How are Dutch's tarp flyz better than 9's? They're kind of expensive for something I'll lose...

I've been using cheap plastic 9's from MSR. Work for me...

I thought that they'd be easy to lose, too, but since they kinda live on the line --- and don't move freely on it -- they seem pretty secure.

I have two sets. One set is on those lines in my picture above. The other set is split between being stored on a 50' piece of ZingIt (or LashIt -- whichever one is yeller

) and a piece of cord around my neck. (It makes a pretty cool necklace.

) I'd pretty much have to lose the pieces of string to lose the Tarp Flyz.

I'm currently using Figure 9s on my tieouts, BTW.

Chris

christian · 06-04-2011, 01:14 PM

in case somebody is looking for one, I listed one new hammock/tent in the flea market, brand new, got as a gift but I am more a tent guy.

Land · 06-20-2011, 08:04 PM

Anybody else been hangin' lately?

I hung my WBBB Friday Night on Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Chris

VFR · 06-21-2011, 08:30 PM

I think the regulars are hanging--but over in hammockforum....

RAGBrian · 06-22-2011, 07:31 PM

I haven't been hanging - work takes me on the road and the company is paying for the hotel. But I will be taking a family vay-k next month and will bring my Chrysallis to play with it at my buddy's house. He & his wife have a house on Lake Erie. Just need to find a pair of trees at the right distance and we'll do some test hangs.

4ad · 06-22-2011, 09:12 PM

I just took delivery of my wbbb (1.1 double) and I love it!...after just one backyard setup I can't understand why people buy tents...so much more comfy, cooler in the summer, easy to set up, and packable than a tent. I'm in!

650GSguy · 06-23-2011, 08:49 PM

What is the minimum separation of trees for a hammock? Is there much difference between brands?

Is it practical to have a hammock for two or better to have separate hammocks?

dlh62c · 06-24-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 650GSguy

What is the minimum separation of trees for a hammock? Is there much difference between brands?

Is it practical to have a hammock for two or better to have separate hammocks?

Some helpful links:
http://www.whoopieslings.com/
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/
http://www.tothewoods.net/

daryl

Dan Alexander · 06-24-2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 650GSguy

What is the minimum separation of trees for a hammock? Is there much difference between brands?

Is it practical to have a hammock for two or better to have separate hammocks?

Welcome to the dark side of camping ... good luck, there's lots to learn and it's addicting

leeinmemphis · 06-24-2011, 06:10 PM

we went camping last weekend(not on the bike) and carried both of my boys out for the weekend. My boys are in LOVE with the hammocks.

I was given a WB Traveler for Fathers Day. I may put it up in the back yard this weekend and take a nap. :)

Land · 06-25-2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeinmemphis

we went camping last weekend(not on the bike) and carried both of my boys out for the weekend. My boys are in LOVE with the hammocks.

I was given a WB Traveler for Fathers Day. I may put it up in the back yard this weekend and take a nap. :)

Lee, I just made a deal for a Traveler over on HF.

This gear whoredom is really gettin' out of hand.

I'm really looking forward to giving the Traveler a try.

Chris

lhendrik · 06-25-2011, 06:16 AM

So you crawl into this hammockie thing as a catepillar and come out as a butterfly? Seriously, I never knew this was an option to sleeping miserably on the ground, which leaves me paralyzed. Thanks for opening my eyes.

AlanCT · 06-25-2011, 08:19 AM

I just made a deal for inmate Bouldergeek's Hennessy Expedition - I can't wait until it gets here and I can try it out!

dlh62c · 06-27-2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeinmemphis

I may put it up in the back yard this weekend and take a nap. :)

Do it!

Its a great way to check out your kit.

Mom passed away back in Feb, I've since moved back in to care for dad who has Parkinson's. Every Friday and Saturday night I camp out in his back yard.

Woke up Sunday morning with 3.5 inches of water in the rain gage. Stayed completely dry, but didn't sleep much with all the noise, even with ear plugs. All night I'm laying there counting the seconds between the lighting observed though my closed eyelids and the rolling thunder.

daryl

MotoBoss · 06-27-2011, 04:57 AM

OK, I got my WBBB 1.7 but needed some carabiners to hang it. I went to the climbing store on Sunday and the part time kid didn't have a clue as to what ratings were. I ended up with this

with this information

Weight: 49 g
Material: hot-forged aluminum 7000
Color: gray frame, orange gate
Breaking strength:
- major axis: 23 kN
- open gate: 9.5 kN
- cross-loaded: 10 kN
Gate opening: 20 mm
CE EN 12275 type B / UIAA
3-year guarantee

So being a n00b when it comes to hammocks my question is will this work for my tree straps and hold my 250lb fat ass?

Thanks for the help.......................and laughing

....uncontrollably

06-04-2011, 01:14 PM	#632
christian Exchange your GPS Track! Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Redwood City, CA Oddometer: 2,516	in case somebody is looking for one, I listed one new hammock/tent in the flea market, brand new, got as a gift but I am more a tent guy. __________________ Yamaha Majesty '08 KTM 690 Enduro '10 KTM 640 Enduro For sale

06-20-2011, 08:04 PM	#633
Land Wanderer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Upstate SC Oddometer: 3,579	Anybody else been hangin' lately? I hung my WBBB Friday Night on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Chris __________________ I'm not lost. I'm explorin'. "My dream is to live my life as best I can before I die, even if it kills me." -- Mr. Cob "If you're on ADV and you're still anonymous, you're doing it wrong." -- Boondoggle

06-21-2011, 08:30 PM	#634
VFR Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunny (sometimes) SoCal Oddometer: 551	I think the regulars are hanging--but over in hammockforum.... __________________ Larry If it ain't fun, I don't do it!!! Stuff - I need more Stuff....

06-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#635
RAGBrian jonesing for a ride Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Wildwood, MO Oddometer: 813	I haven't been hanging - work takes me on the road and the company is paying for the hotel. But I will be taking a family vay-k next month and will bring my Chrysallis to play with it at my buddy's house. He & his wife have a house on Lake Erie. Just need to find a pair of trees at the right distance and we'll do some test hangs. __________________ RAGBrian :: 1978 CX500 Standard :: 1976 CB360T :: "Going where you don't belong, I decided a long time ago, is the root of all misery and the soul of all adventure." -- Peter Egan, May 1979

06-22-2011, 09:12 PM	#636
4ad ochlacrat Joined: Oct 2009 Location: mid atlantic...no not the ocean Oddometer: 1,297	I just took delivery of my wbbb (1.1 double) and I love it!...after just one backyard setup I can't understand why people buy tents...so much more comfy, cooler in the summer, easy to set up, and packable than a tent. I'm in! __________________ This was all fun banter until 4ad posted a pic of a rapist/murderer.- GP640

06-23-2011, 08:49 PM	#637
650GSguy Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: North Van, BC Oddometer: 61	What is the minimum separation of trees for a hammock? Is there much difference between brands? Is it practical to have a hammock for two or better to have separate hammocks? __________________ 59 is not 60 and not old if you are a tree. 2001 650GS North Vancouver, BC

06-24-2011, 06:10 PM	#640
leeinmemphis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Memphis, Tn. Oddometer: 1,040	we went camping last weekend(not on the bike) and carried both of my boys out for the weekend. My boys are in LOVE with the hammocks. I was given a WB Traveler for Fathers Day. I may put it up in the back yard this weekend and take a nap. :)

06-25-2011, 06:16 AM	#642
lhendrik Truffle Rustler Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York and Floridoodie Oddometer: 1,947	So you crawl into this hammockie thing as a catepillar and come out as a butterfly? Seriously, I never knew this was an option to sleeping miserably on the ground, which leaves me paralyzed. Thanks for opening my eyes. __________________ Normal is just a setting on the dryer. Armageddon was yesterday - Today we have a serious problem. 2009 R1200GS Adventure 2008 K1200GT

06-25-2011, 08:19 AM	#643
AlanCT The Byronic Man Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northeastern CT Oddometer: 2,876	I just made a deal for inmate Bouldergeek's Hennessy Expedition - I can't wait until it gets here and I can try it out! __________________ "You wouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you weren't an optimist." - Matthew Crawford 2005 Ural Tourist, 2003 Kawasaki Concours IBA #23064

06-27-2011, 04:57 AM	#645
MotoBoss Tundra Thumper Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Mid South Indiana Oddometer: 2,226	OK, I got my WBBB 1.7 but needed some carabiners to hang it. I went to the climbing store on Sunday and the part time kid didn't have a clue as to what ratings were. I ended up with this with this information Weight: 49 g Material: hot-forged aluminum 7000 Color: gray frame, orange gate Breaking strength: - major axis: 23 kN - open gate: 9.5 kN - cross-loaded: 10 kN Gate opening: 20 mm CE EN 12275 type B / UIAA 3-year guarantee So being a n00b when it comes to hammocks my question is will this work for my tree straps and hold my 250lb fat ass? Thanks for the help.......................and laughing ....uncontrollably __________________ DONATE TO ADVRider sidestandup.com ridedualsport.com motoboss-terlingua-bound.blogspot.com MSF Rider Coach-Rider's Edge Instructor-Track Coach

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