Maybe final training hike
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12 Days From Start (4/7/25)
Angel Island Shakedown Reflections
Things That went well
Hammock setup
hammock sleeping (except for slope)
handling rainy night
dealing with darkness / headlamp
Things that didn't go well
Lost handkerchief
Things I learned
Bridge hammocks are way better
attach tarp ridgeline independently so breaking camp can be much drier
hook stakes were worthless
sleeping barefoot was more comfortable
2 tree setup - make line at eye level so sitting is comfortable
level hammock if possible
Prussick knot better than widget for tarp (assuming it will hold)
if rain prediction, double check stakes holding power. Also, make sure water doesn't pool on tarp
13 Days From Start (4/6/25)
Shakedown at Angel Island
Decided to move back to my Ridgerunner Hammock and inflatable pad. It should be a ton easier to setup on ground if needed, the larger tarp more protective against rain, and all around easier at the expense of 1.5 - 2lb in weight.
