My smaller, but deluxe, rainfly from Hennessy Hammocks arrived yesterday. I’d originally gotten mine with the larger “hex” model, but I’ve found that it blocks off more air than I’d like and is a bit harder to pack as you can’t simply roll it up into the “snakeskins.”
I pulled out my hammock when the rainfly arrived and put it all together and packed it up so it’s good to go! I’d love to try it before I go out to Malaekahana, but I may or may not get the chance…can you say Sand Island?
I’ve used it at Malaekahana before, but I guess I really should give them a call and ask if it’s all right. They didn’t say anything the last time. Of course if I ask, I give them the opportunity to say no. Sigh.
All in all, my bike is ready, especially with it’s new Platrack (more on that in another post). 
I’ve also got a very light cooler I can use while camping that is light enough use on the bicycle, especially if it’s filled with my hammock and blanket on the way out.
Add to that my new cookset, the Trangia 27-7 UL/HA and I should be styling!
I’m still sort of debating the whole thing, 250 miles in 4 days and all, but I’m really almost there. My big worry is they won’t allow my hammock if I ask. On the other hand, getting out there after cycling 60 miles and not being able to camp because they don’t like my hammock would be a bigger problem. And to top it off, I really should be making my reservations soon just in case it’s a popular thing to do. My fallback position would be to try for one of their “Li’l Grass Shacks“, but that sort of defeats the camping deal.
….breaking news….
It’s all good. I called, asked about my hammock, and was able to make a reservation and secure my site! Sweet. I can even have 5 friends!
Aloha!
Slower, cheaper, less useful…