dd hammocks

[sandbag47]

make one !! it's only waterproof nylon

 

[Beer Monster]

Just noticed that the new 2008 DD Travel Hammock is now in stock on their website. Looks as though they have incorporated a few of Pablo's suggestions ...... looks like the mosquito net has 2 bungees to connect it to the ridge line, super fine mesh (for the midgies) and longer ropes. It says there are 2 zips as well ........ not sure if that means the mosquito net has a zip and the “sleeping pad compartment” has a zip or that the mosquito net has 2 zippers on it?

Can anyone tell me if you can roll the mosquito net away completely so that it becomes an “open” hammock? If not do you think it could be modified to do so i.e. if the zips extend the full length of the hammock then you could just roll it down and add a few loops along the side to secure it out of the way one the side of the hammock?

 

[Tadpole]

Just noticed that the new 2008 DD Travel Hammock is now in stock on their website. Looks as though they have incorporated a few of Pablo's suggestions ...... looks like the mosquito net has 2 bungees to connect it to the ridge line, super fine mesh (for the midgies) and longer ropes. It says there are 2 zips as well ........ not sure if that means the mosquito net has a zip and the “sleeping pad compartment” has a zip or that the mosquito net has 2 zippers on it?

Can anyone tell me if you can roll the mosquito net away completely so that it becomes an “open” hammock? If not do you think it could be modified to do so i.e. if the zips extend the full length of the hammock then you could just roll it down and add a few loops along the side to secure it out of the way one the side of the hammock?

no need to mod the hammock just turn the hammock over, the net hangs down out of the way

 

[Matt Weir]

BM, when it's unzipped it still tends to lay over the top of the hammock so you definitely need something to keep it away to one side.

 

[Matt Weir]

no need to mod the hammock just turn the hammoch over, the net hangs down out of the way

or do that



Dint fink ov dat durrrrrr

 

[Beer Monster]

or do that



Dint fink ov dat durrrrrr

Neither did I

Good bit of lateral thinking there Tadpole!

 

[sandbag47]

hey guys, just in case you haven't noticed. i'm testing the water to see if thre is any interest in doing a group buy.

 

[andy_e]

Might be interested in a new 2008 Travel one - mine is the 2006 version and think I'd prefer the finer mesh midgie net.

 

[sandbag47]

ok andy can you put your name in the group buy thred please ....thanks

 

[sandbag47]

here it is

 

[sandbag47]

ive just bought a dd hammock havent slept in it yet although put it up in the woods it seems good didnt think the tarp was to great thoguh ,it is made of two peices of material if it gets windy it could tear in half and the seam wasnt seam sealed so i had to do that to it as well ,hammock seems ok the tarp is crap in my opinion and they dont send 7mtrs of cord like they say its about 4 or 5 mtrs longdont think id buy another tarp off them id probably use 2 us army ponchos.oh and the stuff sack ripped the 1st time i used it this item did not meet my expectations of outdoor gear if the stuff sack rips how long will the tarp last . i wish i had spent an extra £15 and bought a hennesy of ebay but each 2 his own but i wouldnt buy dd stuff again as i need dependable stuuf that will be of use in the wild .the tarp is ok for light summer backyard camping.im gonna use the hammock n tarp this week end but i think ill still take the trusty british army bivi bag as back up in case the dd tarp comes apart at the seams. i may be wrong it may give me years of service but im just not confident in it ,having said that the hammock seems ok although i did hear a few noises like thread snapping when i got in it although i am 14 stone.seems more of an item for a lightweight or for children back yard camping. buy the hammock it cheap enough if u dont like it uve not lost much but save up buy a decent tarp made with 1 peice of material.

i have a reply from dd hammocks to this link


I had a look at h2o's post:

h2o:"it is made of two peices of material if it gets windy it could tear in half and the seam wasnt seam sealed"- our Tarps are made from 2 pieces of material however there has never been a case of one tearing, that I'm aware of, the double stitching is strong and its stitchd with an overlap in such a way that the seam does not need sealing - they will definately not let water in. They are heavy duty tarps, hence they are not the lightest tarps around - they are designed to keep you dry in any weather. "the stuff sack ripped the 1st time i used it" - sorry to hear this happened - definately not normal and we'd happily replace it if he contacts us.

One problem we had in the past was with the corner eyelets not being as strong as we'd have liked, we strengthened these recently. I've attached a couple of photos of a corner of the tarp from both sides. Tried to get a photo of the seam where the 2 pieces of material join but unfortunately doesn't show up very well in the photo.


sandbag47....i have yet to learn how to upload the picture that dd sent pictures

 

[andy_e]

Thanks for the update.

I ripped the seam on my hammock stuff sack when trying to stuff my hammock in a different way - with crabs and extra webbing attached - was my fault though and a quick run through the sewing machine and it was good as new.

Am also pretty sure my DD 3x2 tarp has webbing sewn onto the corner reinforcements.

 

[sandbag47]

thanks for putting that down andy

 

[Beer Monster]

sandbag47....i have yet to learn how to upload the picture that dd sent pictures

Up load them to Photobucket (www.photobucket.com ...... you'll need to register first) and then just copy and past their image link.

 

[sandbag47]

the pictures are in the group buy thread

 

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya have just ordered mine and it hasnt arrived yet so dont know anything as of yet but will report back any findings A,S,A,P