I just set up my SkyLite yesterday in a local park preparing for my backpacking trip next week and I love it. Definitely worth the 2+ lbs for the quality of sleep and comfort I get. I also bought both sizes of the ENO Helios straps to have options for trees at even more distances on each end. Those are insanely light and pack up small so I don't mind bringing both. I really appreciate your video because you just saved me money, frustration, time, and from getting wet because I only had a 10' rain tarp and no drip lines. I've changed to a 13' tarp and will be sure to apply your methods for the drip lines. I also subscribed and grabbed a copy of your book. Cheers!
You can put a drip knot on the suspension. Basically just a small piece of cord, knotted onto the suspension, with one end hanging down to channel any water. I had the cheapest (supplied with the hammock) piece of what was like a giant shoelace for suspension for a season, and I got hit with 3 days of solid rain, and nothing got wet. Got a few days of rain with my whoopy slings too. Not perfect, but super helpfull
Because of the way the suspension is designed one also needs a wider spacing between anchor points. This further reduces the number of viable hang options at the destination site. There are many places where a gathered-end hammock will fit that a bridge hammock will not fit. So the gains in perceived comfort for the bridge hammock wii be offset by the loss of location flexibility.
11:40 - 11:55 So as I understand that you mean that drip lines on the ridgeline/ suspension lines couldn't solve the rain problem ? Wonderful review by the way 😀, - thank you very much, Derek.
Thanks! Yes, drip lines help. I was also referring to that because bridge hammocks are wide on the ends, you need a tarp big enough to cover it. And there is more suspension to cover too so more drip lines. Anything that extends outside the tarp should have a drip line. So a bridge hammock, if your tarp isn’t long enough, you will need 4 drip lines.
What under quilt do you recommend for this hammock???? I have a one for my traditional hammock but does not work with this hammock. What do you recommend.
I could use any of my under quilts for this hammock. From my experience. What quilt are you using? If you have a tapered or sewn quilt that may not work, but most traditional UQ that are "square" or flat and then those work fine.
Me too! At least on flat surfaces :) Side sleeping is AWESOME with the SkyLite, and other bridge-style hammocks. Don't worry about the pad. Some pads have silicone grip "dots" that help prevent sliding, or you can add some non-slip pads. But even without, I haven't been bothered by it. If you have a bigger pad, the side-to-side tension helps keep the pad in place.
I don't have any issues with mine and I've used my skylite for a year now , you just have to use common sense and not rush or force the zipper it's easy if you grab the material with one hand and than use the other to zip it. Eno sells a tube net too if you rather ykk zippers
I currently use the Jungle nest with the ProFly tarp. I got wet hanging the other day. I have no idea why. Any suggestions or thoughts on how I can successfully hang without getting wet ?
@@roonz2140 I'd need to know more about how you've set everything up, but my guess is that you probably had rain running down your suspension line into your hammock. Is it preventable? Yes. But let me know what conditions and how you were set up.
I used it Hiking the Appalachian trail Maine to Georgia,this hammock worked great for me,not heavy unless you are born lazy lol didn't flip over stayed off the ground, didn't have any issues with ripping like people seem to have aka operator error ,we highly recommend these .....there ya go I wasn't paid for my observation 😂😂 happy now ?
I just set up my SkyLite yesterday in a local park preparing for my backpacking trip next week and I love it. Definitely worth the 2+ lbs for the quality of sleep and comfort I get. I also bought both sizes of the ENO Helios straps to have options for trees at even more distances on each end. Those are insanely light and pack up small so I don't mind bringing both. I really appreciate your video because you just saved me money, frustration, time, and from getting wet because I only had a 10' rain tarp and no drip lines. I've changed to a 13' tarp and will be sure to apply your methods for the drip lines. I also subscribed and grabbed a copy of your book. Cheers!
My favorite is the loops in the middle of the skylite to attach the underquilt toggles
You can put a drip knot on the suspension. Basically just a small piece of cord, knotted onto the suspension, with one end hanging down to channel any water. I had the cheapest (supplied with the hammock) piece of what was like a giant shoelace for suspension for a season, and I got hit with 3 days of solid rain, and nothing got wet. Got a few days of rain with my whoopy slings too. Not perfect, but super helpfull
Because of the way the suspension is designed one also needs a wider spacing between anchor points. This further reduces the number of viable hang options at the destination site. There are many places where a gathered-end hammock will fit that a bridge hammock will not fit. So the gains in perceived comfort for the bridge hammock wii be offset by the loss of location flexibility.
I agree about them dac products. I have them on my black diamond bivy bag . Love em
You are awesome! Thank you for sharing this. When I saw you lay down in the hammock I clicked on buy. Peace!
11:40 - 11:55 So as I understand that you mean that drip lines on the ridgeline/ suspension lines couldn't solve the rain problem ?
Wonderful review by the way 😀,
- thank you very much, Derek.
Thanks! Yes, drip lines help. I was also referring to that because bridge hammocks are wide on the ends, you need a tarp big enough to cover it. And there is more suspension to cover too so more drip lines. Anything that extends outside the tarp should have a drip line. So a bridge hammock, if your tarp isn’t long enough, you will need 4 drip lines.
@@DerekHansen okay, thank you for the explanation.
Nice review
Hey! Can you tell me please diameter of those bars, wall thickness and lenght/weight. Of single bar.
That tarp looks huge.
It is HUGE! But perfect for creating a super shelter.
@@DerekHansen what tarp is it where can I get it
@@matthewlumsden2689 check out the One Wind Blackthorn tarp a.co/d/0cyGv6CS
What under quilt do you recommend for this hammock???? I have a one for my traditional hammock but does not work with this hammock. What do you recommend.
I could use any of my under quilts for this hammock. From my experience. What quilt are you using? If you have a tapered or sewn quilt that may not work, but most traditional UQ that are "square" or flat and then those work fine.
I use a open end onewind underquilt on mine
I'm a side sleeper, won't the sleeping mat slide if you turn on your side while sleeping in the ENO Skylite?
Me too! At least on flat surfaces :) Side sleeping is AWESOME with the SkyLite, and other bridge-style hammocks. Don't worry about the pad. Some pads have silicone grip "dots" that help prevent sliding, or you can add some non-slip pads. But even without, I haven't been bothered by it. If you have a bigger pad, the side-to-side tension helps keep the pad in place.
How hard is it to zip up the bug net? quite a few REI reviews complain about it.
I don't have any issues with mine and I've used my skylite for a year now , you just have to use common sense and not rush or force the zipper it's easy if you grab the material with one hand and than use the other to zip it. Eno sells a tube net too if you rather ykk zippers
I was waiting for a sale to grab a WB ridgerunner. Now i dont know if i should get that or this ENO. Which one do u prefer?
Honestly, I like the simplicity of the ENO. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles (saddlebags), but the storage was fine for me.
Can you flip it over, net on bottom, if you don't need/want the netting for a given outing?
No
@@WeShootBack1776 This guy says yes ruclips.net/video/MGKcxRWKc04/видео.html&pp=ygUPc2t5bGl0ZSBoYW1tb2Nr
I flip mine over all the time…works great when the net’s not needed.
Ca. You hike with this hammock?
Yes?
Same here
Is that onewind tarp
Yes, this is the OneWind Blackthorn tarp tent. I have a review I'll be posting soon about it. Very cool tarp.
I currently use the Jungle nest with the ProFly tarp. I got wet hanging the other day. I have no idea why. Any suggestions or thoughts on how I can successfully hang without getting wet ?
@@roonz2140 I'd need to know more about how you've set everything up, but my guess is that you probably had rain running down your suspension line into your hammock. Is it preventable? Yes. But let me know what conditions and how you were set up.
What's a pellow?
A hammock pillow
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I used it Hiking the Appalachian trail Maine to Georgia,this hammock worked great for me,not heavy unless you are born lazy lol didn't flip over stayed off the ground, didn't have any issues with ripping like people seem to have aka operator error ,we highly recommend these .....there ya go I wasn't paid for my observation 😂😂 happy now ?
Thanks for all you do, you rock!
My pleasure!