don't know if this has been covered before, I'm thinking of buying a hammock this year, are they any good? and what's out there?
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Are hammocks any good?
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Ash,from Natural Bushcraft converted me last year!
I have just taken possesion of a DD frontline
( Check out the group buy section on this site!)
C da C.
Ash,from Natural Bushcraft converted me last year!
I have just taken possesion of a DD frontline
( Check out the group buy section on this site!)
C da C.
personally i find them very comfy but some prefere to not use them
if it appears convenient to you, youd probably like them
i recommend dd hammocks
joshua
if it appears convenient to you, youd probably like them
i recommend dd hammocks
joshua
yeah...and.....nah....depends why and what you want,
this has been discussed many, many, many, times on BCUK!
do a search for "Hammocks" (top right hand corner of the page) it'll keep you going for a few hours!
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this has been discussed many, many, many, times on BCUK!
do a search for "Hammocks" (top right hand corner of the page) it'll keep you going for a few hours!
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IMHO they are a versatile option especially on sloping wooded ground. Given a choice, and terrain permitting (i.e. flattish) I will sleep on the ground.
Cheers,
Broch
Cheers,
Broch
I was waiting for that 
Big hammock fan, mostly just for lounging around but I do tend to get a better night's sleep in a hammock outdoors than in my bed at home.
Big hammock fan, mostly just for lounging around but I do tend to get a better night's sleep in a hammock outdoors than in my bed at home.
I guess I asked for that
Thanks guys, I thought that the topic may have been raised here but weren't to sure where to look.
Brock - sound advice, been caught out on a slope a few times in my early years. Thanks.
DD Hammocks seem to be a name cropping up a lot.
Thanks again. Why has it taken me so long to discover this site?:You_Rock_
Brock - sound advice, been caught out on a slope a few times in my early years. Thanks.
DD Hammocks seem to be a name cropping up a lot.
Thanks again. Why has it taken me so long to discover this site?:You_Rock_
If you do DD, why not go for the new 2010 travel hammock, it's base layers are waterproof, so converts nicely into a bivi, giving the option of ground dwelling, the frontline isn't waterproof!
Plus, if your out in this weather, like all hammocks, extras and modifications are a must! ie An underquilt! (air flow under you will be you major headache!)
Checkout www.Hammockforums.net
it's probably your best bet for modifications etc!
(sorry guys for the stear away.. Don't forget to come back To BCUK aye!)
Plus, if your out in this weather, like all hammocks, extras and modifications are a must! ie An underquilt! (air flow under you will be you major headache!)
Checkout www.Hammockforums.net
it's probably your best bet for modifications etc!
(sorry guys for the stear away.. Don't forget to come back To BCUK aye!)
Sam got me a hammock and the first time we used them id been diagnosed with sciatica that day but wherent gonna cancel trip!!
Was probably best nights sleep id had in ages!! although getting in n out was interesting!
Cant wait till weather gets alittle better to get them out again. I'd say they are well worth it.
Lisa -Lady of tanith
Was probably best nights sleep id had in ages!! although getting in n out was interesting!
Cant wait till weather gets alittle better to get them out again. I'd say they are well worth it.
Lisa -Lady of tanith
They are mate, when sleeping on the ground isn't the best option. They do take a bit of getting used to, but once you have a system and a routine that works for you, they're great.
I like the Hennessy system and used them on jungle expeditions for nearly 10 years now, never had a problem at all, pictured below in the Borneo rainforest.
Here's a link.....
http://hennessyhammock.com/
I find them so good that I now have difficulty sleeping well in a bed!
Whichever one you choose, make sure that your tarp is a good deal bigger - it gives you valuable 'living space' that is out of the rain.
Whichever one you choose, make sure that your tarp is a good deal bigger - it gives you valuable 'living space' that is out of the rain.
I have a DD hammock and it's a great bit of kit but recently I picked up a couple of hammocks from Tenth Wonder
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Tenth-Wonder-Hammocks__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Significantly cheaper than DD and in my opinion just as good. If I were to pick fault, the ends of the supplied tapes hadn't been heat sealed, but 5 mins with a lighter sorted that. I'm amazed they don't get more mention on forums, they're a bargain. TBH if their mozzie netter hammock had 2 zips like the latest DD one does I'd replace my DD hammock. they're that good.
I have no association with the company, just bought a couple of hammocks from them. That makes a family total of 7 hammocks. It's not an addiction though, I could quit anytime.....
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Tenth-Wonder-Hammocks__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Significantly cheaper than DD and in my opinion just as good. If I were to pick fault, the ends of the supplied tapes hadn't been heat sealed, but 5 mins with a lighter sorted that. I'm amazed they don't get more mention on forums, they're a bargain. TBH if their mozzie netter hammock had 2 zips like the latest DD one does I'd replace my DD hammock. they're that good.
I have no association with the company, just bought a couple of hammocks from them. That makes a family total of 7 hammocks. It's not an addiction though, I could quit anytime.....
My advice is try as many different kinds as you can, then try them in as many different positions as you can. Everybody is different so you need to work out if you like it taught or loose, thick or thin, Waterproof or not, and what materials are comfortable for you. I wouldne reccomend getting a DD unless you are loaded. If you spend nearly £50 and dont like it your at a loss, even if you sell it on. Get to a meet or buy a cheap ine to begin with. you might not even like them at all.
