DD Hammocks 3mx4.5m tarp review

[Chainsaw]

Hi All,

New tarp coming out of DD Hammocks soon, a nice big one. Full review is here but overall a big tarp in a small package. Construction is almost identical to the current 3x3 lightweight tarp and the quality on this prototype was excellent.

it's just basically larger but packs down nice and small, it's the middle one here Andywink tarp on left, and DD 3x3 on right.

Cheers,

Alan

 

[MartinK9]

oooo shiny, Like you said in your review, maybe a few more attachment points, but I may do this myself.

Either way, I feel an update from my DD 3x3 coming on. Many Thanks.

 

[Shewie]

Nice review Alan

Don't suppose you've weighed it have you ?

 

[Chainsaw]

Don't suppose you've weighed it have you ?

nope, I'll get the scales out when I get home.

Cheers,

Alan

 

[Shewie]

nope, I'll get the scales out when I get home.

Cheers,

Alan

I'll have a stab at 764g

 

[sapper1]

Got to get one of these,I bet they're lighter than my tatonka 3x4.5!

 

[ex Member swampy99]

Hmmm some 3x3's coming on the market soon then.

 

[MartinK9]

Hmmm some 3x3's coming on the market soon then.

Could well be

 

[andy_e]

I'll have a stab at 764g

Ooh a sweep-stake - I'll guess 992g ;-) which would still be pretty light considering my TrueNorth 4.5 x 3 is about 1.8kg.

 

[Chainsaw]

ok I win the sweepstake 988g as per swmbos kitchen scales. This is tarp only, no stuff sack

Cheers,

Alan

Close though andy!!

 

[andy_e]

That's pretty good for a tarp that size - any ideas yet on cost?

Cheers for the heads up Chainsaw.

 

[sandbag47]

i see another group buy starting here

 

[Chainsaw]

Not sure I'd trade in my 3x3 for it, ithe new one is pretty big and does catch the wind, in saying that, I get on fine with my 3x3, your mileage may vary but it is a cracking group shelter.

I have no idea on pricing but my hope is that DD will keep the price down to a reasonable level. A lot of the big tarps are pricey more because they don't ship the same volumes than they cost twice as much.

Sandbag, a group buy may be a good idea especially if there is a bundle of new products coming out from DD

Cheers,

Alan

 

[Shewie]

Looks like Nick's got them in stock now, good price too at £39 delivered.

Alan you wouldn't happen to remember if they're constructed from one piece of nylon would you ? I'm hoping it's just one rather than two taped together.

ta

 

[Nice65]

I'm new to tarps and stuff. This looks good, I definitely want something big enough to be useful, but I have the same concerns as the reviewer about the grade of material. If possible I'd like something a bit thicker that can survive a drag in a bramble. Is there anything anyone can recommend? I've seen some really heavy camo things on Ebay that don't look too good and just have aluminium eyelets in the corners. Or are my concerns unfounded?

 

[Andy2112]

I'm new to tarps and stuff. This looks good, I definitely want something big enough to be useful, but I have the same concerns as the reviewer about the grade of material. If possible I'd like something a bit thicker that can survive a drag in a bramble. Is there anything anyone can recommend? I've seen some really heavy camo things on Ebay that don't look too good and just have aluminium eyelets in the corners. Or are my concerns unfounded?

Andywinkk does tarps, have a look at the thread he put up, i've got one of his and it's first rate mate. They are not camo either, mine's a nice shade of brown.

 

[Shewie]

I'm new to tarps and stuff. This looks good, I definitely want something big enough to be useful, but I have the same concerns as the reviewer about the grade of material. If possible I'd like something a bit thicker that can survive a drag in a bramble. Is there anything anyone can recommend? I've seen some really heavy camo things on Ebay that don't look too good and just have aluminium eyelets in the corners. Or are my concerns unfounded?

From experience I've found the DDs to be up to the task no problem. There are cotton alternatives like the Tatonkas but obviously they are quite a bit heavier and not really suited to tramping, more for canoeing and car camping. The cotton versions will stand up to sparks from the fire better but I think a tug on a bramble will still damage it. In theory you'd clear your campsite of nasty spikey things before putting up your roof anyway so you should get plenty of good service from a DD.

Andywink makes some tasty heavyweight gear so maybe give him a shout if you fancy something more substantial.


EDIT:

Must type faster, Andy beat me to it

 

[Chainsaw]

funnily enough..... link A real nice but heavyweight tarp really liked the material!

Cheers,

Alan

 

[SimonM]

Another vote for one of Andywink's tarps - I have three for useing with the Scouts, they are well up for a bit of abuse!

Simon

 

[Ian H]

ended up buying a 3x3, will see how i get on with it