My Eno Sub7 hammock arrived over the weekend to much excitement!  I also received my Arrowhead Equip whoopie slings and Marlin Spike tree straps.  I immediately removed the Eno caribeeners and put the Whoopie slings in.  Although it was only a 1 gram difference(I AM NOT a gram guy, it just worked that way) between the two, I gained the extra length of the whoopie slings. So it definitely helped keep the weight down as far as overall suspension. I ordered the Marlin Spike tree straps and a ridgeline as well. I’m pretty impressed with the quality, weight and price, I’m sure the durabity will be just as impressive!

On the not so bright side I discovered that the hammock is only 105″ long compared to my Grand Trunk UL which is 112″ so hopefully that’s not as big of a deal as some expert on the Internet(ref: sarcasm) said it would be. I’m 5’9″ 150 lbs and spent two of the best summers of my life sleeping in the back of a 4 door Saturn sedan. I’m sure I will be fine. I’m still struggling to decide what sort of sleep system to go with.

I own a Big Agnes Copper Spur 2UL tent currently. I got a pretty good deal on in at REI. It weighs in at 50 oz and has a TON of room. I’ve used it only once time though on a 2 night AT solo hike I did last spring. I liked how much space I had for myself, and my gear in the tent or even vestibule. I’m just not sure how I feel about carrying 50 oz vs 27 with this hammock set up including tarp.

You can see the comparison of my old sleeping bag(teal stuff sac) vs my quilt, sleeping pad, hammock and suspension below.

 

 

What are your thoughts on my two set ups?  What works for you and what hasn’t?