i thought about the bigger model but i am only 5' 9" and 165 lbs and figured i didn't need the bigger model. as far as a sleeping bag, i wasn't even planning on carrying one. Cam said to expect day temps of 100-110( remember we are going late March) and even if it cools down to 80 at night( doubtful) i figure i will sleep in a surgical scrub suit and wouldn't need a pad except maybe for comfort. am i wrong?

As far as comfort(padding) you won't need the pad. The hammock is very comfortable in that respect.

I recommend the pad for its insulating qualities. Even at 75 degrees a hammock is so efficient at robbing heat that it can freeze you.

You might sleep in scrubs at 90 in a hammock, but think you would regret that choice if the temps drop below 80 or if you happen to be damp at nightfall.

I took a light slepping back and you need it in the rainforest on some nights.
I would recommend to take one on the savannah hunts as well.

In situation with similar temps i use a sleeping bag liner only. I have a couple made out of light polar fleece, they are lighter than a blanket and take up very little space. I have u sed them in temp ranges from mid 70 to mid 40 and been ok.

I will be getting the bigger hammock and bringing a light sleeping bag.
I am a pretty accomplished outdoorsman with 8 trip to southern Africa under my belt(9 this August).
That said, I will appreciate any helpful advise some of you veterans can offer up.

Drink lots and lots of boiled water !!! Lots.

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Originally posted by brent ebeling:
In situation with similar temps i use a sleeping bag liner only. I have a couple made out of light polar fleece, they are lighter than a blanket and take up very little space. I have u sed them in temp ranges from mid 70 to mid 40 and been ok.

i found some fleece sleeping bag liners at REI today. that should do it. interestingly enough, you can buy the Hennessy hammock on amazon for for quite a bit less than direct from the factory. ordered the larger Explorer model

Can I rather enjoyed the Gator aid flavored Crystal LITE, with the arnold plamer flvored Icetes,as well.

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Originally posted by jdollar:
you actually plan hunts 4 years in advance? i just hope i am alive and well in 4 years! contract signed today and deposit on it's way in the next few days. i have actually started buying a few items i will "need". solar panel to charge cameras today, Hennessy hammock tomorrow. LIFE IS GOOD!

I don't have much choice: it takes me four or five years to save up for a hunt. Meantime, I have to hunt vicariously through guys like you. Wish I could go along!

hammock arrived today and i strung it up. took about 10 minutes but only because i had no clue and directions were sparse. it actually felt pretty comfortable inside. sleeping bag liner, water filter and some freeze dried food and my shopping is pretty much complete!

The freeze dried food will be well worth taking along. One thing to keep in mind is that the grocery stores in Yaounde are very well stocked. I firmly believe this has a lot to do with the fact that Cameroon was a French Colony. Things like crackers, coffee, powdered milk, condensed milk, ultra high heat pasteurized milk, sardines, bread, canned meat, cooking oil, rice, and laughing cow cheese(does not require refrigeration) are all available. I was very impressed with the selection.

I would take along a couple of boxes of Lipton French onion soup(four envelopes total). This stuff make very tasty rice and is a great seasoning for game meat.

Cameroon is a great country. I am very excited for you(and more than a bit envious).

BTW, youtube has great videos on setting-up the hammocks.

never thought about something like dried onion soup mix but that is a great idea!! thanks Jason. since you have been there/done that, any more tips are greatly appreciated

Jerky?

that would work but the damn stuff costs a fortune and when we kill something, the staff will turn it into jerky anyway! i will call this weekend, Brian- re. food plans. i do plan on taking some seasonings in zip lock bags.

DO NOT stress on food. Cameroon has a good selection and there is something about being in the "real" bush that makes meat, rice and coffee feel like a real feast.

My advice on what to take with you(and what I will do next time): One mountain house meal per day, onion soup for seasoning, lots of drink mix(to kill the taste of the water) and that is it....

Once in Cameroon you can buy all the stuff you need. High on my list would be coffee, rice cooking, oil, sardines, crackers and powdered milk.

Every time I read your posts I have to fight the urge to call Cam and book a hunt!

Don't fight it. Come on we can make room.

I'm not much on sardines so I will seek a plan B on that.

yea, i gotta say i am not much on sardines- but i love Vienna sausages and spam( go figure!!). come on Jason- give in to the dark side

Spam gives me nuclear gas

well, i guess separate hammocks will be a good idea!

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Spam gives me nuclear gas

That would provide the immediate solution against tsetse flies and mosquitoes......

Good coffee and tinned condensed milk.

2 minute noodles.

Rice

Piri piri sauce.

Black pepper and salt.

Great read, I'm envious but ,no way healthy enough nor financially able either.

just wanted to suggest LEM products for spices in case you haven't found them yet. Great outfit, fantastic products and fine company.

Wish you guys the very best hunt ever and am looking fwd to reading about it and seeing your pictures posted here.
george

Never heard of the Hennessy Hammocks until now. checked them out on e the web and boy are those the ticket! There are some great YouTube videos with tips on setting them up and where to put various things like shoes and eye glasses.

i am forever losing my glasses around camp. having a hanging pocket inside the hammock means i can read a bit at night, stick the glasses and Kendall in the pouch and KNOW where they are in the morning!