I've been looking into getting a tarp and hammock setup, been looking at the DD ones, just would like to know your opinions and which tarp hammock setup is best around this sort of price range £60-£100. Cheers Cain
Tarp and hammock setup
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All depends on personal taste. 
That sort of price range you could have a Hennensey, or a DD with a great tarp, or even the group buys off John on here. All have there own advantages, etc. Have a look at the galleries as well, this might give you some ideas. Or try one of the meets, I just went to my first, and came back with loads of ideas to sort my kit!!
Hope this is of some help,
Cheers,
Mark.
That sort of price range you could have a Hennensey, or a DD with a great tarp, or even the group buys off John on here. All have there own advantages, etc. Have a look at the galleries as well, this might give you some ideas. Or try one of the meets, I just went to my first, and came back with loads of ideas to sort my kit!!
Hope this is of some help,
Cheers,
Mark.
From my own personal experience, I first got a DD, it was the 2nd model, and I believe there is an even newer improved version out now, it comes with a tarp and attached bug net zipped on one side, its double layered, which means there is a full length pocket under you for insulation, useful if you dont like sleeping with your pad inside the hammock, and lets you put spare clothes in there for increased insulation.
There was only 3 things I didnt like about the DD
The Tarp was really heavy, 1.4 kilos, I bought a Kathmandu which was bigger 3 x 2.5 m and weighed about 500 gms
The Tapes for attaching to trees, stretch, and keep stretching, I replaced those. (I believe theyve fixed this)
The bug net is kept taut by stringing a seperate ridge line, rather than like the HH being part of the hammock, getting the tension wrong can mean a face full of net, or more importantly ripping the net, which I did .
I've since bought and tried both a Hennessy (dont like the bottom entry, mucking about to get settled, and even more pain if you have to get up in the middle of the night.
But for you it might suit, it certainly goes up easy, and if you get the snake skin version, the tarp goes up along with it, (get the larger tarp, not the regular, I have kites bigger).
A JRB Bridge hammock, I havent tried this in anger yet, just set it up in the garden, for a snooze, but its very tippy (or feels it) and it sways a lot, we'll see on that one.
One other important thing you do have to think about is insulation for under you in your hammock, there are various methods, from a everyday pad to thermorests, Exped pads, or underblankets both synthetic and down, they all work, try what you have first, before shelling out for new gear.
This was my set up at the moot last year, it was the HH with as you can see very small tarp, with Wanderinstars underblanket, and the larger Kathmandu Tarp for living area.
Bottom line I've repaired my DD rewrapped the ends to make it more assymetrical see this site loads of good stuff, and it will be it I will be using this year.
Hope that ramble was of some help.
Stephen
There was only 3 things I didnt like about the DD
The Tarp was really heavy, 1.4 kilos, I bought a Kathmandu which was bigger 3 x 2.5 m and weighed about 500 gms
The Tapes for attaching to trees, stretch, and keep stretching, I replaced those. (I believe theyve fixed this)
The bug net is kept taut by stringing a seperate ridge line, rather than like the HH being part of the hammock, getting the tension wrong can mean a face full of net, or more importantly ripping the net, which I did
.I've since bought and tried both a Hennessy (dont like the bottom entry, mucking about to get settled, and even more pain if you have to get up in the middle of the night.
But for you it might suit, it certainly goes up easy, and if you get the snake skin version, the tarp goes up along with it, (get the larger tarp, not the regular, I have kites bigger).
A JRB Bridge hammock, I havent tried this in anger yet, just set it up in the garden, for a snooze, but its very tippy (or feels it) and it sways a lot, we'll see on that one.
One other important thing you do have to think about is insulation for under you in your hammock, there are various methods, from a everyday pad to thermorests, Exped pads, or underblankets both synthetic and down, they all work, try what you have first, before shelling out for new gear.
This was my set up at the moot last year, it was the HH with as you can see very small tarp, with Wanderinstars underblanket, and the larger Kathmandu Tarp for living area.
Bottom line I've repaired
my DD rewrapped the ends to make it more assymetrical see this site loads of good stuff, and it will be it I will be using this year.Hope that ramble was of some help.
Stephen
These links show how one chap from the USA put together a very cheap hammock and tarp set up...
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pN9okmkxr0
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dn6g9c9E8c
hi as for the dd tarps being heavy. which is true, should not be a problem as they are soon going to bring out a lighter version with more connection points.
the tapes on the travel hammocks have been changed for stronger ones.
and they put shoke cord with the travel hammocks instead of string. and they changed the netting for a smaller holed one..
and if anyone wants to know i will be doing another group buy soon for dd stuff
i managed to get a tarp and travel hammock in the last group buy for £53
the tapes on the travel hammocks have been changed for stronger ones.
and they put shoke cord with the travel hammocks instead of string. and they changed the netting for a smaller holed one..
and if anyone wants to know i will be doing another group buy soon for dd stuff
i managed to get a tarp and travel hammock in the last group buy for £53
Scrimmy
I would recommend one of the magikelly group buy hammocks from this site. Having used both I can tell you the extra size does matter it means you can lie diagonally which is a great benefit You just take sleeping mat in Hammock rather than between layers.
With regard to tarps for versatility an army issue basha is as good as anything but I have only really used that or a cheapo hardware/e bay tarp; which are fine for the price but the eyelets do go quite quickly.
You should have money left for some accessories eg tree huggers , karabiners,paracord,bungees or another bit of kit !!!
I personally would like to find something with same funtionality as the army basha but lighter in the future when funds allow so any suggestions on that would be cool
just my tuppence worth
I would recommend one of the magikelly group buy hammocks from this site. Having used both I can tell you the extra size does matter it means you can lie diagonally which is a great benefit You just take sleeping mat in Hammock rather than between layers.
With regard to tarps for versatility an army issue basha is as good as anything but I have only really used that or a cheapo hardware/e bay tarp; which are fine for the price but the eyelets do go quite quickly.
You should have money left for some accessories eg tree huggers , karabiners,paracord,bungees or another bit of kit !!!
I personally would like to find something with same funtionality as the army basha but lighter in the future when funds allow so any suggestions on that would be cool
just my tuppence worth
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
hi as for the dd tarps being heavy. which is true, should not be a problem as they are soon going to bring out a lighter version with more connection points.
the tapes on the travel hammocks have been changed for stronger ones.
and they put shoke cord with the travel hammocks instead of string. and they changed the netting for a smaller holed one..
and if anyone wants to know i will be doing another group buy soon for dd stuff
i managed to get a tarp and travel hammock in the last group buy for £53
Definately interested in that, especially with the lighter tarp. Have you any info on sizing? When is the GB planned for...I'm in!
hi as for the dd tarps being heavy. which is true, should not be a problem as they are soon going to bring out a lighter version with more connection points.
the tapes on the travel hammocks have been changed for stronger ones.
and they put shoke cord with the travel hammocks instead of string. and they changed the netting for a smaller holed one..
and if anyone wants to know i will be doing another group buy soon for dd stuff
i managed to get a tarp and travel hammock in the last group buy for £53
I'd definitely be interested in a GB as well if they have the lightweight tarp you mention.
ok thats good a start....
i need to get in touch with nick at dd.to see when he is getting the new tarps in.but it shoud be soon( i hope)
i need to get in touch with nick at dd.to see when he is getting the new tarps in.but it shoud be soon( i hope)
I've recently got hold of the 2008 DD hammock which I've compared it to the HH, where it has a number of advantages.
Firstly at 6'2" the standard HH is too small for me, even one the right size, is also cumbersome and over engineered for what it needs to be. Every time you get in and out of it, the contents of your hammock are disemboweled all over the ground! The thick cords and lumpy wrapped up ends of the hammock, make it heavy, bulky and hard to pack.
What I've done with my DD hammock is remove the end cords and replaced them with a pair of climbing carabiners. Then when I attach it to a tree I use a climbing strap as a loop around the tree and then just clip it on. It is quick, unbreakable and light. Plus being very compact.
But the big single thing people seem to miss with the DD hammock, is that it forms the perfect bug protection cocoon when laid out on the floor (obviously when there are no trees). So with a standard tarp during the summer months, lay it out over your sleeping mat, lift the bug section with a cord under your tarp, and then shape your tarp as you see fit. And voila! The most flexible tarp hammock arrangement on the market!
It just needs 4 pegging points at the corner and it would the perfect combination with any lightweight tarp.
Firstly at 6'2" the standard HH is too small for me, even one the right size, is also cumbersome and over engineered for what it needs to be. Every time you get in and out of it, the contents of your hammock are disemboweled all over the ground! The thick cords and lumpy wrapped up ends of the hammock, make it heavy, bulky and hard to pack.
What I've done with my DD hammock is remove the end cords and replaced them with a pair of climbing carabiners. Then when I attach it to a tree I use a climbing strap as a loop around the tree and then just clip it on. It is quick, unbreakable and light. Plus being very compact.
But the big single thing people seem to miss with the DD hammock, is that it forms the perfect bug protection cocoon when laid out on the floor (obviously when there are no trees). So with a standard tarp during the summer months, lay it out over your sleeping mat, lift the bug section with a cord under your tarp, and then shape your tarp as you see fit. And voila! The most flexible tarp hammock arrangement on the market!
It just needs 4 pegging points at the corner and it would the perfect combination with any lightweight tarp.
Hi, I only have the DD hammock but from the limited use I've given it I would rate it as excellent. Very comfortable even for me and I'm a smidge over 6'1", when combined with the wanderingstar (Woodland Edge) underblanket and quilt it's incredibly warm even in winter.
I didn't like the tarp, the quality was fine however I had issues with the weight of the thing (3m x 3m) so I ended up using my DPM basha from USMCPRO.COM (no connection), these I can highly recommend, lightweight, very strong and as has been pointed out by someone else, they have a sewn in central tape which means you don't necessarily need to use a ridge line, just two shorter lengths of cord either end.
I used 7mm long opening Mallions(?) rather than karabiners (cheaper) along with a short length of tape at either end of the DD to make it quick-release. The mozi-mesh was fine and the elasticated cord now supplied means that the risk of it tearing away is minimal. New tapes don't seem to stretch after the first outing. The DD has a double layered base which means you can slip a thermarest in underneath you although I added toggles and loops to mine to stop the mat slipping out, that said, since I bought the underblanket I have no need for a thermarest anymore.
All in all for the price I would recommend it, an alternative might be the one sold on the woodland edge site, although I don't know anyone who owns one yet.
Hope that helps.
I didn't like the tarp, the quality was fine however I had issues with the weight of the thing (3m x 3m) so I ended up using my DPM basha from USMCPRO.COM (no connection), these I can highly recommend, lightweight, very strong and as has been pointed out by someone else, they have a sewn in central tape which means you don't necessarily need to use a ridge line, just two shorter lengths of cord either end.
I used 7mm long opening Mallions(?) rather than karabiners (cheaper) along with a short length of tape at either end of the DD to make it quick-release. The mozi-mesh was fine and the elasticated cord now supplied means that the risk of it tearing away is minimal. New tapes don't seem to stretch after the first outing. The DD has a double layered base which means you can slip a thermarest in underneath you although I added toggles and loops to mine to stop the mat slipping out, that said, since I bought the underblanket I have no need for a thermarest anymore.
All in all for the price I would recommend it, an alternative might be the one sold on the woodland edge site, although I don't know anyone who owns one yet.
Hope that helps.
You'll find a lot of info and opinion on the Jungle Hammock here ...
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21
