Best Hammock Tarp system?
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resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I love my Hennessy hammock and tarp, i upgraded to it from a DD frontline. Quite a bit is down to personal preference and opinion rather then whats the best.
http://www.ukhammocks.co.uk/shop/ca...o26UBgnBELl0MdKP3yjUvHoghPPl&shop_param=cid=&
Treat yourself to a Superfly and Blackbird
When I decided to start sleeping off the floor (and I haven't looked back) I spoke to Matt at UKhammocks to get his opinion on what I should go for. I ended up going for a Warbonnet (as I'm tall and heavy) and a superfly tarp. I have since slept out in it often, and on one occasion for over a week and I love it. I am sure everyone will have their own opinions. But it goes up quick, the footbox makes it simple to get flat, the shelf keeps my glasses, phone and any other little bits of kit to hand. The tarp covers it well, and with the doors gives afew options for set up and the attachment points on the side means you can have it out pretty wide.
This is before tightening it up in the morning after a night of torrential rain
Extra bits of space inside.
Each time I have taken it out I have loved it, combined with a down bag on top and a full length underquilt its the snuggest set up I've found for sleeping out side. Would only go back to the ground if there were no tress.
Again, no connection, but Matts been a real gent for advice and tweeks so everytime set up has been quicker and mre comfortable than the last.
Rich
This is before tightening it up in the morning after a night of torrential rain
Extra bits of space inside.
Each time I have taken it out I have loved it, combined with a down bag on top and a full length underquilt its the snuggest set up I've found for sleeping out side. Would only go back to the ground if there were no tress.
Again, no connection, but Matts been a real gent for advice and tweeks so everytime set up has been quicker and mre comfortable than the last.
Rich
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I use a Henessey Expedition Asym hammock and a Warbonnet Superfly tarp. The tarp is brilliant I haven't regretted the outlay once. Loads of flexibility in setup because of the doors and side pull outs and pack size is small due to silnylon construction. I love my Hennessy even more now that I've had it modded by Mat at UK Hammocks so it's zipped all the way round and the bug net can come off winter etc.
+1 for Mat's service and adv, no connections etc. just a happy customer (and he's a local business to me).
+1 for Mat's service and adv, no connections etc. just a happy customer (and he's a local business to me).
woodspirits
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
the hennessy for me, had a couple of DD's i find theres more room in the HH plus it has its own no fuss tarp attached, had mine modded by matt with a zip too
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resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I love my HH deluxe explorer - was in it over a week in Scotland last September - sleep better in it than my own bed. Second the above sentiments on UK hammocks , met Matt at last years bushcraft show , very helpful, knowledgable and modded my hammock wih some of their whoopie slings - much quicker to hang now!
dd camping hammock all the way and a true north big or iccle tarp depending on weather i am light weight or heavy weight
Hammocks are a matter of prefrence really, there are different types and even with different manufacturers of the same type you may prefer one over another. The best advice is to try other people's out and see how you get on with them.
As for tarps, there are different styles and materials, all have their pros and cons, for example lots of people like the DD tarps however I find my 3x4m one heavy and far too big, I much prefer the silnylon cat cut tarp that I made.
Warbonnet kit is very good and though I don't own one myself my friend's blackbird is very nice and I'm thinking of getting a ridgerunner, I've heard great things about the Warbonnet tarps too.
As for tarps, there are different styles and materials, all have their pros and cons, for example lots of people like the DD tarps however I find my 3x4m one heavy and far too big, I much prefer the silnylon cat cut tarp that I made.
Warbonnet kit is very good and though I don't own one myself my friend's blackbird is very nice and I'm thinking of getting a ridgerunner, I've heard great things about the Warbonnet tarps too.
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I've tried several combo's, but now use a Warbonnet Superfly and Blackbird.
Just got back from Scout camp using that set up and was warm and dry both nights. We had snow (blizzards on Friday setting up), hail, strong wind (that killed 2 small tents) and rain over the weekend...loved it!
Just got back from Scout camp using that set up and was warm and dry both nights. We had snow (blizzards on Friday setting up), hail, strong wind (that killed 2 small tents) and rain over the weekend...loved it!
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