Originally Posted by
Bekologist
no worries, sorry to disappoint.
to Brawny:
if you decide to purchase a Hennessy Hammock, several of the ultralite models come with a nicely sized coyote brown silnylon rainfly/tarp that can be used separate from the hammock.
I pack my hennessy coyote brown tarp along on most every trip now & use mine for additional drape and cover or as a cooking shelter during inclement weather. the tarp, not the hammock, packs to about the size of a tennis ball.
Thanks Bekologist! Hennessey has a deal on right now, where they're including a second tarp, and snakeskins with all orders. It's not the silnylon tarp, but the slightly less packable one, but still packs down quite small, from what I can tell. I'm giving it some very, very serious thought.
My wife hasn't been particularly supportive of this option, however, mostly because hammocks are better suited to solo touring.
Being a bit of a clyde, I'm considering the 300lb rated hammocks, just to make sure I've got plenty of margin for error, or "room for growth", so to speak (not that I want to grow!!!). I'd rather pack an extra pound, than risk wearing out my gear prematurely. Even so, they are a very lightweight option.