> > I haven't had a problem with my boots. I unlace them, pop my head in the > hammock and let them come off as I sit down and lift my feet. Well, as I originally stated, I don't want to do that. Aside from the potential slug problem (eeew), I don't want small animals using my boots as a salt lick, or chew. So for me it's still an annoyance, albeit a minor one. Ken Big Cranky