Lets talk tents..

[Rschott]

Very nice setup. Your tarp is a lot wider than the built in tent on the GI hammock. It would give more protection from driving rain but it doesn't have the built in mosquito net.
73 Gary

Quite right, that's what the Mantis is for. I got some pictures yesterday...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119 ... PX0006.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119 ... PX0005.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119 ... PX0004.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119 ... PX0003.jpg

[bagboater]

Very nice, looks like you're all set. I never saw a half length mosquito net before but it makes sense the way it's set up. Have much fun with it and keep posting please.
73 Gary

[Rschott]

Very nice, looks like you're all set. I never saw a half length mosquito net before but it makes sense the way it's set up. Have much fun with it and keep posting please.
73 Gary

Thanks Gary.

I was reading on hammockforums.net today about a lightweight setup that weighs about HALF what mine does. Just crazy. Since I started transitioning from "car camping" gear to "kayak/canoe camping" gear and finally to "backpacking" gear, I've been learning that among the qualities "good, light, and cheap" you can usually pick any two I just won't devote the amount of money needed to go truly "ultra" light, much as I might like to.

[bagboater]

Check out this 14 oz bivy sack. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/s ... 48204&pn=1

73 Gary