Well looking for a little help from you stick swinging ninnies
It seems I remain one of the few not enamored with trekking poles but find myself in the position of buying a pair so that I can sort out how to adapt a bridge hammock to a trekking pole.
Mainly I just wanted to get an idea of what folks like and are using; so looking to find a solution that works for most folks. Although I know what they look like and what folks generally like... I don't know much about them at all
So... I know they are popular and if you're going to use them you might as well use the hell out of them.
The big drawback to a bridge hammock is the weight of the poles but since many here already have that covered.... seems natural.
And if you don't know nothing about a bridge hammock- doesn't matter much either since I'd be looking to make the bridge work for you, not the other way round.
From the hammock side... SUL folks have done some Gossamer Gear pole adaptations but otherwise they fall back on the trusty (but heavy) mountainsmith monopoles at 10.5 ounces per pair plus the tips.
http://mountainsmith.com/products/tr...x-monopod.html
These already have the right parts and pieces to make a conversion for a bridge hammock pretty easy and Warbonnet sell a tip kit of parts to adapt most camera monopod style poles.
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...-pole-tip-set/
And if you are curious... might as well give Brandon credit where credit is due: Here is the Ridgerunner which is one of two commercially available bridge hammocks at this time.
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pr...unner-hammock/
The only minor thing unique here... I'll be using them (if I do) in the dunes and sandy areas so not sure how that would affect your choice if advice was offered or if folks have had poles fail (like the GG sometimes to) because of grit and sand in the mechanisms. Guessing the snow basket would be a nice choice in the sand as well.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.