DD Frontline or TW Green Hornet

[andywragg]

I understand there may be a new kid on the block soon in terms of enclosed hammocks (with integral mossie nets) but at the minute these 2 are on my watch list in terms of specs, features and price.

DD Hammocks Frontline and Tenth Wonder Green Hornet.

I haven't seen either in the flesh yet. I'd be going for the standard sized ones as I'm 5' 8" and of slim(ish) build. Whichever I end up buying I'll probably go with their 3x3 tarp as well.

What are your thoughts and experiences?

Cheers

Andy

 

[Philster]

Love my TW Hornet - I have three TW hammocks and have been very pleased with them all. Made in the UK too, so good to support that! I recommend going for the bigger ones like the XL - you end up with a much more comfortable lay. Quality is excellent and I don't know how he can make them so good for so little money. Highly recommended!

 

[dewi]

The Hornet looks far more versatile than the Frontline from the pictures I've just seen... particularly like the ground layout of it.

I have the Frontline... its a good hammock, but other than my day hammock (which is essentially a net with O rings at either end) it is the only hammock I've had experience of... its comfortable, easy to set up and well made, but again, not tried others to compare it with.

 

[andibs]

I got a Hornet last year and love it

Andy

 

[andywragg]

I got a Hornet last year and love it

Andy

Great wherebouts in S.Yorks are you?

 

[andibs]

Great wherebouts in S.Yorks are you?

Sunny Donny !!!!!

 

[wales1]

I had a hornet xl, very well made bit of kit. Hammocking wasn't for me though so reverted to ground dwelling. Not because of the hammock but more bulk issue for backpacking in winter, pack size was smaller with lightweight tent and good mat than it was with hammock tarp and underblanket.

Steve

 

[andywragg]

I had a hornet xl, very well made bit of kit. Hammocking wasn't for me though so reverted to ground dwelling. Not because of the hammock but more bulk issue for backpacking in winter, pack size was smaller with lightweight tent and good mat than it was with hammock tarp and underblanket.

Steve

Yeah I hear you. Winter hammocking (from my research thus far) involves carrying a lot of extra insulation whereas a lightweight back packing tent provides a more more robust and warmer/drier option.

 

[andywragg]

Sunny Donny !!!!!

Not too far from me then. I'm not far from the M1/M18 junction.

 

[Scotty Von Porkchop]

Winter hammocking without decent lightweight down quilts, top and bottom, will weigh more but it's pretty easy to get lightweight while hammocking in the UK and still has the benefit of getting you out of the sludge and melt as it's rarely very cold here for long.

 

[andywragg]

So my cheque has arrived and I can use it early next week. I was going to go with a 3x3m tarp but I'm seeing post from folks that say 3x3 isn't enough for a 'decent sized' hammock. Ye gads I use to get by with the issue poncho back when I was a lad, and later the Survival Aids DPM Basha. I'd guess these 2 hammocks would be classed as decent sized as they both come in at 2.8 m.

The problem as I see it with a 4m tarp would be finding suitable trees 5m apart. Or am I over thinking it?

 

[Philster]

I have no issues with a 3 x 3 tarp - used as a diamond it is about 4.4m wide, huge! It covers long hammocks with no problem so don't be put off, it's a great piece of kit.

Finding trees 5m apart doesn't take too much work - remember that you don't need the ground under your hammock to be flat/dry/weed free like if you were going to sleep on the ground!
Hope this helps
Phil

 

[andywragg]

I have no issues with a 3 x 3 tarp - used as a diamond it is about 4.4m wide, huge! It covers long hammocks with no problem so don't be put off, it's a great piece of kit.

Finding trees 5m apart doesn't take too much work - remember that you don't need the ground under your hammock to be flat/dry/weed free like if you were going to sleep on the ground!
Hope this helps
Phil

Thanks Philster. Been a long time since I was under a basha/tarp. It's hard to visualise in my head sometimes, and then you see folks with different opinions etc. Think I've made my mind up now.

 

[Philster]

My pleasure - there are some great hints and tips courtesy of Derek Hansen here....


http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-camping-101/

 

[andywragg]

Well the deed is done. I've gone for the Green Hornet with double zips, a Cornelius (why do I think of Milla Jojovich whenever I read that word) 3 x 3 tarp and a compact hammock for gear/day lounging. Also got some polyester tree huggers with multiple loops for carabiners (coarse adjustment) and a set of whoopie slings for final tweaks on the way.

 

[sunndog]

(why do I think of Milla Jojovich whenever I read that word)

The fith element......she is a super green superior being after all

 

[andywragg]

Mulllteeeepasss

 

[sunndog]

Everyone loved leeloo

 

[Philster]

Bigabadaboom!!
Good choice, sounds like you have some fun hammocking ahead of you

 

[andywragg]

Hope so. I have a location in mind already. Not too far from home and pretty dense woodland.