DD camping hammock

[Bushcraftsman]

Hi I would just like to say that this product is excellant! if there is anyone out there that hasn't spent a night out in the woods in a hammock, you are missing out.

With a hammock there is none of the usual restrictions like level,well drained gound. All you need is a pair of trees.

I recommend anyone that hasn't yet slept in one gets one they are fantastic. They are also a lot smaller, easier to pack away and lighter than a tent.

I ordered mine on the monday and it arrived 9:00 am wednesday morning. I have spent many comfortable and warm nights out with mates.



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[sandbag47]

great buy...but it's cheaper to buy direct from dd's own web site...or the group buy that i'm doing on this forum

 

[bikething]

No matter what you buy or how much of a bargain it is ...

...as soon as you've bought it, someone will come along and say "you could have got it cheaper here" :togo:

It's still a good price for what I'm told is a good bit of kit (haven't tried one myself)

 

[Bushcraftsman]

haha its typical. and i didnt find out about the official website until after id baught the hammock

 

[irishlostboy]

ya, i just got one of the camping hamocks recently. i never thought i could sleep in a hamock. i cant even sleep in a bunk bed. its normally the ground for me, at home or away. and i sleep on my front. but when i tried the hamock,...best night's sleep i have ever had in my life. i wanna fit one in my bedroom. only comlaint. webbing rope is slightly too short. and for some reason it came with a spare rope. what is that for?

 

[Leigh Robinson]

is there a link to the group buy? I am on the market for a hammock and tarp. Been looking at dd. If I could get the hammock and tarp cheaper here count me in.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Go to Group buys
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29812

 

[littlebiglane]

MODS....can someone move this to kit chatter please?

 

[Bushcraftsman]

the extra rope is for if you want to add any extra's for example on the site they used a karibiner ( not sure if that's spelt right ) either that or you can use it to hang a tarp over but i know what you mean when i got mine i was like, erm... ok and just threw it in the bottom of my bag but it does come in handy.

 

[irishlostboy]

thanks bushcraftsman. you learn a new thing every day around here.

 

[irishlostboy]

thanks bushcraftsman. you learn a new thing every day around here.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

lol sure do ive learnt about 20 things on what to do. Along with what not to do ( Ive been doing a few things wrong ) in the past 2 days of being a member

 

[stooboy]

HI, Im new here to.

I bought one of the DD hammocks about two weeks ago two, and was fairly surprised with the results, I did think the ropes where a bit short particularly where I camped the trees where quite big, (so big the ropes wouldnt go round once) but from what ive read on here big trees drop big limbs so not a bad thing.

Need to learn some better knots for it other than the shoe lace approach which i found worked really well, I was a bit skeptical so didnt buy a tarp at first, to save cost, tried it out during the day liked it so may buy a tarp for it soon and do an all nighter,

I found the DD hammock after initially reading up on hennessey hammocks which I think look much better, and more appealing, although not sure the extra bells and whistles are worth the extra £85 or so in difference.

Anyone done a comparison of the available camping hammocks ?

Regards
Stoo.

 

[woodstock]

Hi I would just like to say that this product is excellant! if there is anyone out there that hasn't spent a night out in the woods in a hammock, you are missing out.

With a hammock there is none of the usual restrictions like level,well drained gound. All you need is a pair of trees.

You never mentioned a tarp if you don't have one then that should be your 2nd buy its a must given the unpredictability of the british weather, I think sandbags was doing a lightweight one as a group buy check it out I have 2 the camping and the travel which has a very fine midge proof netting Oh...and you may need a under blanket.

 

[sandbag47]

i am....check the group buy

 

[Ogri the trog]

For general hammocking tips,
check out www.imrisk.com or any of the American hammock camping websites. There's some knot tutorials over on Outdooridiots.com as well.
Seemed like a good time to introduce the places I got some tips from to the novice hammock users.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[GST138]

Just got back from my first night in a hammock, DD order on Tuesday arrived on Thursday, I have to say pretty ggod nights sleep apart from the scouts shouting until the early hours.
Once I got over the slight feeling of drunken dizzyness even though only tea had been drunk, I had a really comfortable nights sleep, only problem was thermarest moved about from under me even in the zipped area, may try karrimat next time as comfort is no longer a problem.

However I mirror what others say a good hammock at a reasonable price for those who want to give it a go.

 

[Hammock_man]

I am now on my second DD hammock and can well recommend them.
I have the newer 2008 model with the bigger Tarp2.
Tested at Glyn y Mul in April and not found wanting, even my 15yr old daughter has one. When used with a closed cell mat underneath and a good bag, they kept us warm and dry down to minus 3.

Did find the tarp a bit heavy, so may just use a cheaper one come the summer months.

Have a couple of photos but as I have just joined, dont know how to post yet, but will do soon

 

[MitchelHicks]

Great product cheap and durable. The most natural way to sleep for me theres nothing like waking up and being able to see all around you. When I ordered mine I remember there being 2 models and if there still the same buy the travel hammock because it has a mosquito net sewn in. This cuts down on the time it takes to set up and take down. It takes a while to find how you like to set it up some people have it as flat as you can get tight between 2 trees I like to have mine loose with the head end higher than the foot end as if im sleeping in a deck chair sort of. I takes a few goes to work out what you like but its sure worth it.

Well worth buying from the Group buy section on BCUK

 

[Hammock_man]

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