Friar Tuck’s Hammock Setup
Posted on June 6th, 2009 by admin
This is my hammock setup:
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Double Nest Hammock.
Homemade Hammock Underquilt – insulation and fabric sourced from Walmart.
Homemade 11′ x 12″ Silnylon Tarp.
Black Diamond Treking Poles hold up one side. The other side is staked to the ground.
The hammock is hung using ENO adjustable slap straps.
Mont-Bell Super Stretch 800 Down #3 sleeping bag used as an overquilt.
I do wear a knit hat and a fleece jacket while I sleep.
This system sleeps warm down to 30 F. At temps below that you freeze your buns off, literally.
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June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
The hammock and …
The hammock and tarp set up. I love it and use it myself.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Thanks Paco,
Used …
Thanks Paco,
Used it down to 30 F with a knit cap, light fleece jacket and a 30 degree down bag as a comforter. I used the queen sized batting and doubled it over to get more thickness.
I’m making a bug net too. Similar to the one on your video.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
That’s almost …
That’s almost exactly the setup I’ve made, including the green ripstop from Walmart! How cold have you used yours down to?
Very nice setup. Extending your tarp out with your hiking poles really makes it look roomy!
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Thanks Kal
Eagles …
Thanks Kal
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) double nest hammock is a sweet hammock. I like it a lot. All ENO hammocks are rated to hold 400lbs and their color selection is awesome. Price is very reasonable too. A hammock vastly increase your choices for a camp site. No more searching for level ground or clearing debris for a tent.
I plan on making a home made bug net for mine. They sell a net for it but I like to make gear. ENO is in Asheville NC which is regional vendor to me.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
I used High Loft …
I used High Loft Quilters Polyester Batting from Walmart.
It’s cheap, relatively light weight but does not compress as much as more expensive outdoor insulation.
The shell is two layers of uncoated green ripstop also from Walmart.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
nice set up friar! …
nice set up friar! 5/5 that looks helpful im looking for a cool set up with a hammock
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Oh Yea it’s really …
Oh Yea it’s really comfortable. The best part is that it takes less time to set up than a tent.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Thanks Ed
Thanks Ed
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Great Video!! love …
Great Video!! love the setup!! 5/5
Ed
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Looks comfy! Thats …
Looks comfy! Thats how I do it, Less damge to natre his way.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
I love a hammock …
I love a hammock very nice vid thanks
June 6th, 2009 at 3:11 am
I love hammock …
I love hammock hiking! I cant really see in the video, what did you use for insulation? I like to take a sleeping pad and put it in there to give a bit more of a ‘sweet spot’ for sleeping in.