Double Ended Stuff Sacks

[Kepis]

Following a conversation with a member of this fine forum, i have made some double ended stuff sacks for use with hammocks and/or tarps.

The sack is threaded onto your hammock and stays there, much like snake skins, but the difference being these have a draw string closure at each end and are much wider meaning you can, as the description suggests, stuff your hammock or tarp into them.

Ive tried one of these this afternoon with my DD Travel hammock and it fit's a treat in both bags, but is a better fit in the larger bag. Touse these bags, simply tie the hammock to a tree in the normal manner then pull the tapes out of the opposite end and tie on, your hammock stays off the ground and damp and the sack stays on the hammock and just slides to one end and is kept safe and sound out of the way, when it's time to pack away, just reverse the process.

The picture below shows the sack with my old, but very comfortable BCUK Group Buy hammock from a few years ago in it, with the attachment tapes coming out of each end of the sack ready for use.



The bags are made from coated nylon with double sewn seams throughout.

Two sizes available, Small & Large

Size (Empty): Small 16" x 8" / Large 20" x 10"

Quantity available :Per qty shown in last post in thread

Price : Small £ 7.95/ea / Large £ 9.95/ea inc UK Postage & Paypal fees

First come first served as denoted by the time stamp on a PM, please specify size required, Hammock and tarp not included.

[Kepis]

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[Kepis]

Have eight available now.

[Kepis]

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[mountainm]

think the official name for these is bishop bags. May be tempted next month if you have some left.

M

[Kepis]

think the official name for these is bishop bags. May be tempted next month if you have some left.

M

Can always make some more

[Kepis]

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[Kepis]

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[Humpback]

Kepis
Mine arrived today and will be put to immediate us tomorrow night. Thanks for the prompt service.
Alan

[Kepis]

glad it got there ok, enjoy using it

[Kepis]

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[Kepis]

Got some more made this morning.

8 available

[Humpback]

Tried mine today. I use a Hennessy Hammock to which I have added whoopie slings. Prior to the double ended sack I kept it in a pair of snakeskins. Keeping them on I could not fit the hammock comfortably in the sack. Taking them off the Hennessy I was able to stuff it in with no problems or risk of damage.

The only modification I have had to make is to mark one end the "head end" by putting a small tag on the closure line of the sack. Problem solved (apart from a spare pair of snakeskins). [This is a quirk to ensure the zipped bug net is orientated to the way I set up my fly/camp.]

The sack would be too tight, I think, if my Hex Fly was permanently attached. Which is fine for me as I keep it separate. The supplied assymetric fly will however fit in when fitted to the hammock.

Overall a big improvement on my previous storage method. Great idea Kepis.

regards Alan

[Kepis]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it, i cant claim the honours for the idea though.

[Claudiasboris]

Mine arrived today, thanks!

Looking forward to trying them with my DD Hammocks this week. I'll try to remember to let you know how they work out!

Claudiasboris

[Kepis]

thnaks for letting me know they arrived safe and sound, let me kow how you get on with them

[Claudiasboris]

Had a quick fiddle last night when I got in (I was in late though). I found that a DD Scout Hammock easily fits inside one, much better than DD's hammock sleeves which I find far too long. I've got a Travel Hammock which is bigger and heavier but I'll see how it fits sometime.

I like Humpback's points about markers. Would there be any milage in different coloured fabrics top and bottom to identify top and bottom of the hammock?

Claudiasboris

[Kepis]

Had a quick fiddle last night when I got in (I was in late though). I found that a DD Scout Hammock easily fits inside one, much better than DD's hammock sleeves which I find far too long. I've got a Travel Hammock which is bigger and heavier but I'll see how it fits sometime.

I like Humpback's points about markers. Would there be any milage in different coloured fabrics top and bottom to identify top and bottom of the hammock?

Claudiasboris

Glad you like it, work well dont they?

Re the ID idea, i could probably do it with different coloured cinch cords, ie red & black?

[Kepis]

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[Claudiasboris]

Hi again. I tried my Travel Hammock with one last night. The Travel's quite a bit bulkier than the Scout and I found it quite a struggle to get it all in. I managed but it may be more difficult out in the woods in the rain I imagine. Is it worth considering a larger size as well? I think a couple of centimetres would do it.

I like the cinch cord idea, very clever.

I hope that I'm not coming across negative here. These are a great idea and I can't wait to try them out in the woods. They're very well made and a definite improvement on DD's hammock sleeves.

Claudiasboris

[Kepis]

thanks for the feedback, it's always welcome, i have always figured if people dont pass on stuff like you have, how can i make a product better or make a better product?

Did you put tapes in as well when you put the travel hammock in the bag?, my travel hammock fits a treat, but what i do is wrap the ends of the tapes (last couple of feet) around the outside of the bag (end to end) to compress the bag so it has a smaller pack size and also so they are to hand when i get to camp and i dont have to fumble around looking for a tape end.

Funny you should mention a larger size though, im making some today/tomorrow for bulkier hammocks and larger tarps, let you know when they are done.

[Claudiasboris]

Yes mate, I did put the tapes inside and they are very bulky. Good idea about wrapping them around the outside: that'll save some space.

Cheers,
Claudiasboris

[Kepis]

Im just about tio finish off a prototype larger version, will try it with my travel hammock with the long tapes on it for size - keep you posted

[Kepis]

ok, chaps, the prototype larger version is made, pictured below with a travel hammock and all suspension tapes and ridge line from my tarp in the bag, with room to spare.

I'll get some better pictures tomorrow.





Bag has the same features as the smaller version, size empty is 20" x 10", price for the large will be £ 9.95 including UK postage & paypal fees, material type is exactly the same as that used for the smaller bag.

[Kepis]

Quantity Available

Small: Seven - £ 7.95/ea
Large : In process £ 9.95/ea

Price includes UK Postage and Paypal Fees

[Kepis]

Quantity Available

Small: Six - £ 7.95/ea
Large : One - £ 9.95/ea

Price includes UK Postage and Paypal Fees

[Humpback]

Problem now is, of course: can you make the larger one in another colour? (So I can put my tarps and their suspension in and be able to pick the correct bag out of my drum).
[ I'd settle for contrasting closure line if that's possible.]
Alan, finger poised over the paypal key!

[Kepis]

@ Humpback

re the colour - not in the immediate future, but possible.

Difference colour lines - looking into it, but again not in the immediate future, but i could put a leather disc on the draw cord at each end to ID it, or all i do, is put some red insulating/gaffer tape on the end of the draw cords.

[Kepis]

Quantity Available

Small: Six - £ 7.95/ea
Large : currently all sold in this size, more in progress - £ 9.95/ea

Price includes UK Postage and Paypal Fees

[TROOPER]

Hi Kepis

Can you let me know when you have more Large size available please bud, as i'm up for one looks like a stonking idea.

Would the Small one be big enough for a 3X3 tarp, by any chance?

Quantity Available

Small: Six - £ 7.95/ea
Large : currently all sold in this size, more in progress - £ 9.95/ea

Price includes UK Postage and Paypal Fees