| Yard hammock stand- note end extensions |
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This is an old Hatteras hammock stand from years gone by. I modified
it to accept my Hennessy ULBA hammock and tarp. I simply added extensions with eye loops on the end poles, then had the whole
thing powder coated for rust protection.
I've used several tensioning devices for my tarp. I've made
tensioners, purchased tensioners, and trashed some. These shown are made from materials purchased from Annapolis Performance
Sailing (APS) and work very well. Other tensioners I've tried work well in summer weather but freeze up in subzero weather.
This APS system works well in all weather conditions.
I like my MacCat Deluxe by OES but decided to add a center pole to add some room where
I need it most when entering or existing my hammock from the side. This pole is the remnant from an old REI Soloite tent
and was an almost perfect fit for the dimensions of the MacCat.
I began with a pad system fashioned from closed cell foam. ZQ made covers
out of Neat Sheet material. I had a main section, lower section, and side wings that all attached with velcro. The lower section
was sized to fit in my Thermarest chair. This worked well except for the "fuzz" that came off the Neat Sheet material
and got caught along the Hennsessy slit velcro. I used this sytem for several years.
I switched to a camo material and altered the lower section contour.
| Ridgeline pocket organizer |
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This ridgeline pocket organizer replaced the stock Hennesy pocket. This
organizer has room for wallet, keys, headlamp, mp3 player, temp/time device, and more. I had it made by ZQ in black ripstop
material so as to hide the contents... for a little security.
This is a Speer Snugfit underquilt that I now use. I have a JacksRBetter
Hudson River overfilled top quilt. My leki poles support the MacCat tarp in an awning configuration. Note the ridgeline pocket
organizer and gearbag organizer.
| Gear pocket organizer - Folded in half under fly |
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| The Dutch Clip |
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| The dutch clip takes the place of a carabiner. |
