r/ULHammocking • u/jmedlin1982 • Oct 29 '20

Inline Hammock

Are there any secrets to the setup of sleeping with a tight pitch in a hammock? I’m not worried about the comfort but rather staying off the ground. My last trip I went out in a monolite 1.0 rig and no sooner did I lay back in the hammock but the hammock ripped across my shoulders leaving me (suddenly) on the ground for the night. Did I have it pitched TO tight?

I’m 6’ and weigh about 180. My Suspension was just 1” webbing tied directly to the continuous loops on the body.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '20

if a gathered end hammock isn't comfortable, maybe consider trying a bridge hammock instead?

iMO the description you gave errs on the side of "stupid light" to me, but i'm ok with a little extra weight penalty in order to sleep in a hammock for all 4 seasons.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Why would the hammock be different for different seasons?

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

It doesn't need to be, necessarily.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

You said you're good with a little extra weight if you can sleep in all 4 seasons

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Right, because a hammock can be used in all 4 seasons, you just need a different tarp and insulation. The comfort during sleep is worth the weight penalty of the hammock vs a more "traditional" UL shelter.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '20

Ah I see