Tent & GPS suggestions.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Triple

The more I read through Hennessy's website, the more I like the idea of a hammock tent. Nothing like setting up camp in under five minutes. With the larger fly, you could shelter the bike, too (assuming the ground below the hammock is suitable for parking). Too bad these things are so damn expensive. I would definitely want one that zips up completely to keep the bugs out.

Still not sold on stashing my gear, though... helmet, boots, etc. In a tent, it's sheltered and open to air out at the same time. Stuffing it all together in some bag to potentially hang outside in the rain... eh, stink.

Also have to consider lack of privacy if I have neighbors. They might not appreciate seeing my bare ass changing clothes.

Wear boxer briefs. Then you can change them and your tshirt in the sack. Tell anyone offended at the sight of a grown man in shorts to lick a sweaty nutsack

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Dave

Wear boxer briefs. Then you can change them and your tshirt in the sack. Tell anyone offended at the sight of a grown man in shorts to lick a sweaty nutsack

If I can work out a solution for my gear, a hammock may be the way to go. Fast set-up and no worries about ground surface.

$150+ for a freaking hammock is hard to swallow, though...

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Dave

true, not crazy about the one you posted though. i remember us cav had some sick ones back in the eighties

Did maneuvers with Cav back in the day... Tent/hammock was the bomb in the woods. They used to sell them cheap at surplus joints...

[derf]

Plus they get rid of the need for a matress. The only thing I didnt care about them is that I wake up sore, like I slept wrong

[Trip]

Originally Posted by derf

Plus they get rid of the need for a matress. The only thing I didnt care about them is that I wake up sore, like I slept wrong

not on cold nights, you need some insulation beneath you, no ground lots of cold air.

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Did maneuvers with Cav back in the day... Tent/hammock was the bomb in the woods. They used to sell them cheap at surplus joints...

I'm going to check our military surplus place tonight or tomorrow morning.

Also found this site: goFASTandLIGHT

They have hammocks with features similar to the Hennessy tents for a fraction of the price. Not sure about their quality or if they set up the same way, however.

Originally Posted by Trip

not on cold nights, you need some insulation beneath you, no ground lots of cold air.

No problem, just hang it over the campfire...

[derf]

Originally Posted by Triple

I'm going to check our military surplus place tonight or tomorrow morning.

Also found this site: goFASTandLIGHT

They have hammocks with features similar to the Hennessy tents for a fraction of the price. Not sure about their quality or if they set up the same way, however.

Spend the extra $30 for the rain fly, its worth it. I'm sure you can also find some kind of dedicated gear shelter for your boots, jacket and whatever other stuff you might need

[Triple]

Originally Posted by derf

Spend the extra $30 for the rain fly, its worth it. I'm sure you can also find some kind of dedicated gear shelter for your boots, jacket and whatever other stuff you might need

I think I've found the solution for my gear; I just need to locate and purchase it (or perhaps make it). Google searches aren't turning up much. I need bags made of mosquito netting or some comparable mesh material that can be sealed shut, via zipper, tie, whatever. I could stuff my sweaty or rain-soaked gear into a couple of these bags and hang them outside my hammock, but under the rain-fly. This way it is mostly out of sight, it's protected from bugs and precipitation, but it's not in my way and it can still dry out while I sleep.

A standard, pull-cord helmet bag might be sufficient for my lid. I have a couple and they're all breathable.

[Amber Lamps]

Here's something I did in the past...

Terrible paint drawing but you bring two ropes, a hammock and a canvas/tarp/fly net/etc and a few plastic tent pegs. The top rope is for the net/tarp, then the hammock and the bottom rope is for clothes or stuff you don't want on the ground.

[defector]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Here's something I did in the past...

Terrible paint drawing but you bring two ropes, a hammock and a canvas/tarp/fly net/etc and a few plastic tent pegs. The top rope is for the net/tarp, then the hammock and the bottom rope is for clothes or stuff you don't want on the ground.

That looks like an evil tent eating monster covering his eyes. Well done.