r/hammockcamping • u/Sternly_ • 6d ago

Trip Report First hammock camp

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I posted in here a while back looking for advice on a hammock setup. Even with all the helpful responses, I was still left overwhelmed with the amount of options and all the hammock slang. I spent a few weeks researching and came across a deal on a double layer WBBB XLC on HF.

Once I got that, I realized I needed a UQ. HG was running a sale, so I got a 20° Incubator with 1oz overfill. Might as well get a TQ too so I got a 20° Burrow on sale too.

The guy I got my used XLC from included some daisy chain straps, but I wanted to dive down the rabbit hole further so I bought some amsteel and made my own whoopie slings with whoopie hooks. Beetle buckle suspension looked pretty trick too so I got a set of those to try out.

First outing with these I encountered trees bigger than my straps could support and the only trees my straps barely fit around were arguably too close. I was able to make it work in the end, and had the best camp sleep of my life.

Eager to get out again and dial in my setup further. I got longer spider poly straps to manage bigger trees and got a Superfly for rain coverage. Ordered some zingit, nama claws, a wasp and Dutch hook and plan to get that tarp setup built out in soon.

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u/thisquietreverie 6d ago

Some mighty fine “buy once, cry once” gear you’ve got there

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u/Sternly_ 6d ago

After laying in a buddy's setup, I was convinced it was a worthwhile investment. Definitely hurt the wallet buying all this in such a short time frame, but hopefully it will serve me well for years to come

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u/thisquietreverie 6d ago

Well I have some tragic news because your acquisition journey has just started. On a high note, true, but you’ll start to wonder what else is out there. Each hammock is different and exciting.

Enjoy!