has anyone ever tried a Hammock...diagonally in a 40?

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The weather has been so nice, I have yet to use my tent all year.
I was talking to a fellow cruise buddy this morning (Eric - Bad Coco), and he mentioned a Hammock.

I can totally picture a Hammock (stock seats fold forward) running diagonally.

now I just need a full cage :D
 
I've often thought about this. My cousins have a hammock seat (rear facing) in the back of their CJ -8 (I know it's a j33p, but still it's a cool idea). I'll try to get some pics if you want ideas...... :cheers:
 
seems like a nice option to setting up a tent...especially on uneven terrain.
 
mr_manny said:
seems like a nice option to setting up a tent...especially on uneven terrain.
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Why wouldn't you tie one end of the hammock to the roll bar and the other end to a tree??:confused:
 
Yotachick said:
Check out this web page. I am assuming you are going to use a traditional rope hammock. This Hennesy Hammock is pretty awesome, I use it for backpacking/hiking. It will be less bulky and take up less room whether your packing it or using it.http://www.hennessyhammock.com/index.htm
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Those are sweet, going to have to keep those in mind for the next backpacking purchase
 
Having something coming off my receiver is a good idea...another item to store, not so good :frown:

I was thinking a full cover/bimini would provide a nice roof (if needed), and adding a tarp for wind would be super easy.

How comfortable are these backpacking hammocks (no spreader).

Are there any drawbacks to sleeping on a hammock?

thanks for the Henssesy link :D
 
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They will probably keep you cold from the air that circulates under them.
 
reffug said:
I've slept in a hammock in my younger days.

Made my back hurt the next day.
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Yeah...what he said.

Have you ever slept in a hammock? It really sucks on the back and I tossed and turned all night.
 
I good-quality hammock is pretty comfy sleeping. It'll feel at least 10 degrees cooler than ambient temps- GREAT if it is hot out, TERRIBLE if cool out.

The key is to having one that is large enough that you can comfortably stretch out corner to corner. The ones with spreaders are less comfortable, in my experience. If you don't normally sleep on your back, a hammock may not suit you- there is no side-sleeping or stomach-sleeping option.

All in all, wouldn't think that there is enough room to have a comfortable droop to the hammock in a 40. In southern Mexico, where sleeping in hammocks is pretty common, they string them up tied off to two low rafters, about 10 or 12 feet apart. Works great.
 
Mr Manny- let me put it to you like this, the Hennesy is so comfortable to sleep in that if I could hang it up in my bedroom I would sleep in it everynight. And someone else made the comment that they are cold to sleep in because you will loose body heat from underneath you. That is correct if it is really cold. However here is another link that solves that problem. http://www.jacksrbetter.com/ This company has an undercover that I use in the cold months on my hammock and I use it as a quilt/blanket in the warmer months. The undercover is a little pricey but worth it.
 
Last year i went backpacking with someone who had one of those Hennesy Hammocks...... The second night the person slept on the ground underneath the hammock, because it was so uncomfortable! They at least used it to keep the morning dew off them LOL
 
The hammock thing seems to be one of those all or nothing questions. Some hate them others love them, nobody that has tried it out is on the fence.

Maybe just getting in a hammock and taking a nap might answer the question for you.
 
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