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    I use the plastic bread wrapper closers for my clothes pins, works well, can carry a few more. Also, you don't say which Hennessey your using or if you've switched out your suspension. When I switched out to amsteel blue, I saved about 1/2 lb. I'm now going to start using my poncho as my rain fly over my hammock and eliminate a continuous ridgeline because of abrasion (adding shock cord for tensioning). Still not willing to give up my snakeskins. :-)

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    The plastic bread wrapper wire is a great idea! Sweet! I am using the Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic (wow, I am out of breath). I have the snake skins, and I am new to hammocks. Why would I change out my suspension? I do like the continuous ridgeline, but I open to new ideas. Shock cord and amstel blue? please elaborate.
    "May life be as spiritually rich as it is materially simple" Aboriginal Proverb

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    I'm not familiar with the ultralights suspension, I have the Explorer and the Scout. The original roping on the ends is quite thick and one had metal S hooks. Amsteel blue is one type of hollow core cording that is very strong. Check out some videos on YouTube of hammocks and whoopie slings. I also made my own tree straps out of seat belt material that are lighter than a purchased set. I've found that any "girdling" of trees happens on the side away from the hammock. So made my straps shorter to protect that area.

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    How do you like you kuhl rain coat? I have an OR Helium 2 but have yet to be stuck in a bad downpour. I have read spme good stuff about kuhl stuff, just wanted to see if you have seen any good rain in it yet.

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    It looks alright. I just switched it out from my military gortex rain coat. It was the only one at the garage sale at REI. I have read nothing but good things about the coat. The inside reflex's body heat back to keep you warm, but also breaths. I got it for 20 bucks and the retail was 140. So its what I am sticking with. http://www.rei.com/product/846172/ku...descriptionTab
    "May life be as spiritually rich as it is materially simple" Aboriginal Proverb

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    Gear list...hmm

    OP looks pretty prepared to me...Go For It!

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