Tents, Bivy bags and other sleep systems.

[O:gweh]

I'm always looking at new / different sleep systems for backpacking, BOBs etc.

I though this new one looked interesting. Light weight and versatile. I like a simple fly but think this would be so much better in bug season/country. Thoughts?

https://canvascutter.com/products/s...ai9EBHELnYcl1BSh11c03udjLpjqmPm7epgTEh689eRpw

 

[Jayclimber]

Interesting and a bit pricey... I've tried sleeping in hooped bivy's in my past life and never got use to it... Have a USGI bivy now that I even stopped using. I think I'd rather use a solid tarp and bug head net in my AO. The bugs just don't get that bad here to warrant full bug protectio...

 

[Sentinel one]

Brother Jack bought a Hennessy hammock system.. pretty sweet.
https://hennessyhammock.com/?geolocation_redirect=true

 

[The Branch Manager]

I've got the DD hammocks Frontline xl. I'm not a ground sleeper anymore if at all possible. And definitely not sleeping on the ground in the swamp if avoidable. This has a built in bug net, but it doesn't have a water tight roof so you'll need a tarp. I run their matching 3x3.

https://www.ddhammocks.com/us/product/dd-xl-frontline-hammock-mc?from_cat=27

I've also got the regular size version of this, and the xl is worth the weight penalty. I think it's 6oz heavier, stuff sack is slightly larger. Comfort is night and day. I can side sleep in it.

 

[O:gweh]

I have been wanting to try a hammock again BUT a good one this time. The last one twisted me up at night. I needed a come-a-long to drag my seized up body out of it in the morning.

 

[The Branch Manager]

There are better, fancier hammocks than DD, but I've had them for years and they're very durable. Plus it's got a double bottom so your sleep pad slips in instead of you laying directly on it and sliding around. Spend the extra money on a good strap setup, I've got 2 20' straps that I tie off accordingly and use carabiners. Don't remember where I got them from. Just basic nylon straps. Dynemma slings would probably do a half pound. And don't be afraid to ditch what ever suspension you bought and go a different direction, nothing is married together unless you buy an all in one hammock that's got the built in ridge line. Those get pricey, but that's what I would look at if I ever upgrade.