Can someone steer me in the right direction

[Tomcoles]

I am a budding bushcraft enthusiast I have a fairly good amount of kit all apart from a sleep system. I have a few things I need it to provide me with. I suffer with a bad back on occasion. I love the idea of a hammock. I really like the hennesy hammocks. I sleep best in a fetal position is this possible in a hammock??? I will need an entire setup but I Am on a budget. I also have a total dislike for spiders you may laugh but I have to condsider it. Any advise would be great.

 

[copper_head]

If your going to go down the hammock route I'd recommend getting the widest one you can find, I can side sleep in my 1.8m wide Green Hornet without any issue. The foetal position might be a little more difficult as your aiming to get a flat laying position, again a wider hammock helps with this IME.
Budget wise its worth factoring in an upgraded suspension system. I like woopie slings, tree huggers and caribiners which will set you back around £30.
Do you have a tarp already?

Some great info on hammocking in general in this series of videos...

[video=youtube;d7NZVqpBUV0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0[/video]

 

[Tomcoles]

No I don't have a tarp so I will need a full sleep system thankyou for your advice and the link

 

[R.Lewis]

Look at Ukhammocks, I can sleep all curled up on one side in my WoodsmanX. An excellent hammock with a very flat lay. And all set with Whoopie sling suspension. Not cheap though.

 

[Tomcoles]

That guys nuts but very funny

 

[Clouston98]

I'm not keen on spiders either , especially house spiders. I've slept in tents , bivvys and natural shelters in all manner of configurations for about 8 years and I've only ever found 6 spiders in my gear in that time so not much to worry about.

For a tent I could recommend a North Face Tadpole- asoloutely brilliant and lightweight too.

For a bivvy I could recommend a RAB Ridge Raider- always served me well.

Don't know about hammocks as I'm yet to give them a try myself.

Hope this helps, good luck .

 

[copper_head]

That guys nuts but very funny

Woo buddy!

 

[David Morningstar]

I sleep curled upon my side in my hammock. It is very comfortable. I have the DD Frontline hammock, their 3x3 Tarp rigged diamond style and their underquilt. I hang it from whoopie slings and tree straps with a carabiner at each end of the hammock.

 

[copper_head]

How do find the frontline regarding condensation Dave? If I'm right in thinking the frontline is the waterproof base version...

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

How do find the frontline regarding condensation Dave? If I'm right in thinking the frontline is the waterproof base version...

Tis the Travel hammock your thinking of mate.

 

[bushwacker bob]

How do find the frontline regarding condensation Dave? If I'm right in thinking the frontline is the waterproof base version...

Its good for keeping fleas off dogs.

 

[dave53]

try theseTenth Wonder Hammocks regards dave

 

[Tomcoles]

Thankyoi I shall have a look

 

[Tomcoles]

They do look good for the money. This is really difficult as I need a hommock tarp sleep mat and a sleeping bag and without spending a million quid of every option available I think it's nearly possible to get a good sleep system setup

 

[mountainm]

If you have a bad back, on a budget and need the full system a tent may be the better option. I have a khyam pocket duo. Cost £25, excellent value. There's a smaller mono version on eBay now for £19

+1 for tenth wonder as well.