Big Guy Hammock Advice - beginner...

[redbranchwarrior]

Folks...

I am thinking about getting a hammock, this will be my first one and I have zero experience of hanging. I have browsed the threads on here, but am hoping for some further advice recommendations....

I am a big guy (F602/23 stone), and am a bit confused as to what to buy. I have looked at DD hammocks, but they have now made they're safe weight limit 125kg down from £150. I know there are some well built guys on here that have been using them without issue, but I am unwilling to buy one when it goes against what they are recommending...

Thoughts and ideas please?

 

[copper_head]

Get yourself a Tenth Wonder xl hammock, I'm a big fella and zero issues after 3 years of regular use. Thinking of upgrading to the super XL for the extra comfort.
I also have a TW green hornet which is excellent and again no issues, doesn't see as much use as I prefer not having the mozzie net if possible.

 

[redbranchwarrior]

You mean this one?

http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/Hammocks/Compact-Hammocks/Green-Super-XL-Hammock-3x1.8m

Any idea what the weight limit on it is?

 

[mick91]

Enjoydeal Outdoor Traveling Camping Parachute Nylon Fabric Hammock (Blue&Grey) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J7L9HXE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5Z8WvbW749PH0
That's the one I recommend and can tell you categorically from first hand experience that will hold you no bother at all. I'm about your weight and have spent many a comfortable night in that + kit and gets used during the day as a seat by me and another person and he's no flyweight either! I'm about 6'2 6'3 and is plenty long enough for me too. Even the ties it comes with are like a blue static utility rope and krabs supplied will hold you fine. I was a little concerned sitting in it first time but now I'll plonk my **** down confidently every time

 

[Mesquite]

You mean this one?

http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/Hammocks/Compact-Hammocks/Green-Super-XL-Hammock-3x1.8m

Any idea what the weight limit on it is?

Info blurb says

Measurements: 3m long 1.8m wide
Weight: approximately 940g
Colour: Green
Rope supplied: around 8 metres
Comes in a neat stuffsack
Hammock can easily accommodate up to 120kg
Suitable for people up to 6ft 8" tall
Allows you to lie on the diagonal

 

[Stevie777]

Heard good things about these..rated to 150 KG's...for the price well worth a try.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Enjoydeal-O...e=UTF8&qid=1438896613&sr=1-1&keywords=hammock

 

[mick91]

Heard good things about these..rated to 150 KG's...for the price well worth a try.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Enjoydeal-O...e=UTF8&qid=1438896613&sr=1-1&keywords=hammock

+1 the amount of people I've recommended them to now I should be charging commission brilliant hammock

 

[Stevie777]

+1 the amount of people I've recommended them to now I should be charging commission brilliant hammock

what colour did you choose...? i'm a orange and grey man..

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Thanks for all the replies guys...

Mesquite, so it does lol. Im going hammock blind i've looked at so many!!

Cheers

 

[redbranchwarrior]

The amazon one looks to be good value, but i am not sure about the colours lol.

Anyone got experience of the snugpak hammocks?

 

[mick91]

what colour did you choose...? i'm a orange and grey man..

I went for the light blue and grey. Can't fault em man

 

[David LaFerney]

Many - maybe all - Eno hammocks are rated for 400 pounds.