Well, I pulled the trigger on a hammock. Having never seen one in use I based my choice soley on users posts and reviews I read at backpack gear test. Considering I have no idea what I am getting myself into, time will tell if I made the right choice.

Anyway, I figured I would pass this on, Hennessy hammocks has some demo and "seconds" on sale right now. I got a EXPLORER ULTRALITE A-SYM for $139 with free shipping. The only "issue" with it was that the Tarp is olive drab and the hammock is desert tan instead of the standard coyote brown. This is a new, never used item. They also have some demos of various models that are reduced in price as well. I'm not sure how many they have left but if anyone is in the market check out their website http://www.hennessyhammocks.com They ask you to email them to obtain a price list but they seem so nice and eager to help I'm sure you could just call.


Hope this helps and will buy me some patience when I start asking "New to hammocking" questions.

Cheers,
Granger