I'm looking to buy a hammock with a built in roof and mozzie gauze. Can you give me any pointers please? Thanks in advance.
Some hammock advice please.
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I recently bought one of these as a first foray into hammock camping
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Hängematte-Nomad-Hammock-Olive/dp/B008XI0FG0
Its actually a lot darker than in the pics though, a military olive green. If you search you can buy the whole set for £35ish online too!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Hängematte-Nomad-Hammock-Olive/dp/B008XI0FG0
Its actually a lot darker than in the pics though, a military olive green. If you search you can buy the whole set for £35ish online too!
Thanks Mesquite I'll check 'em out. It's always good to ask someone rather than buy blind.
I recently purchased a SnugPak Jungle Hammock & All Weather Shelter, used them at the weekend and was impressed. I wanted to buy something on a budget as I've never slept in a hammock before.
The only problem I had is that I really enjoyed it and find myself now look at Hennessy ...
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The only problem I had is that I really enjoyed it and find myself now look at Hennessy ...
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+1 to the above, I have the TW Green Hornet since 09, great hammock. Don't go for anything smaller than a 3m x 3m tarp for any hammock you choose though.
Just had a look. Thanks to you and VanDe Rooster I think that's what I'm looking for.(And Mesquite)
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Depends on your budget, DD and TW are very ok for the money but if you can afford it than there are better options. If you don't want to spend a fortune draging items from the states UKhammocks is a very good company doing custom stuff. http://ukhammocks.co.uk/
Alot of people goes through DD and TW and end up with something that allows a diagonal lay.
Also check this one:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118967
Alot of people goes through DD and TW and end up with something that allows a diagonal lay.
Also check this one:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118967
Just get a Warbonnet Blackbird + Warbonnet Superfly. Its just about the best combination you can get!
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11
Guy is selling woodsman x. Top notch bit of kit.
Guy is selling woodsman x. Top notch bit of kit.
Sorry for the hijack!! Im also seriously looking at trying hammocks out; the DD travel has caught my eye for when I cant hang (thinking Dartmoor/ Bodmin Moor, etc) and use instead of my bivi bag or one man tent. Any thoughts on the travel hammock folks?? Unsure of forking out so much for HH!!
DD is designed to lie like a banana. Ok if you are medium size and like to sleep on your back. But that's previous generation of hammocks to be honest. Current trend is to lay on the diagonal which is much flatter, easier when you sleep on your side or stomach. Also if you are big there is much less trouble with shoulder squeeze. Watch videos from SHUG on youtube and you will see what diagonal lay is all about.
DD is a good quality hammock but for many people (like myself) it becomes a middle stage to diagonal hammocks. Research warbonnet, ukhammocks or even DIY gathered end hammock.
There is a third alternative (actually the latest trend), bridge hammocks...
Another answr to your question is that some brands like warbonnet, hennesy or clarke offer integrated systems with tarp tailored to the hammock which can give big weight savings and convenience.
DD is a good quality hammock but for many people (like myself) it becomes a middle stage to diagonal hammocks. Research warbonnet, ukhammocks or even DIY gathered end hammock.
There is a third alternative (actually the latest trend), bridge hammocks...
Another answr to your question is that some brands like warbonnet, hennesy or clarke offer integrated systems with tarp tailored to the hammock which can give big weight savings and convenience.
I never realised that Bigmonster I've got a DD and a Hennessy. And wondered why I couldn't get comfortable trying to lay diagonally in the DD also I'm having trouble with my UQ feels to narrow???
Sorry to go of on a tangent. Cockney Greg if you get a chance try the different hammocks out.
Sorry to go of on a tangent. Cockney Greg if you get a chance try the different hammocks out.
