dd hammocks

Pablo

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Oct 10, 2005
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Hi folks,

Beer Monster posed a question whether the DDhammock could be used for ground dwelling.

I had a go today using just a couple of poles (these could be hiking poles) some tent pegs and some twine.

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Quite a stable set up but with the use of more twine or cord on the outer loops, it could be even more stable. Just sling a small tarp over it and you're done.

Pablo.
 

andy_e

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Aug 22, 2007
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Cheers for the pics Pablo, my only concern would be that you'd have to choose your site carefully or use a groundsheet as the nylon isn't waterproof. I suppose if you used a big enough sleep mat under the hammock you'd be fine too.
 

Mr_Rimps

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Aug 13, 2006
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Hi sandbag47

I would like to order the following

1 x 2008 travel hammock
1 x 3 x 3 Tarp

Many thanks and Merry Christmas!
Cheers
Andy
 

sandbag47

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Jun 12, 2007
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beer monster........travel
ahjno...................travel
andy e.................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr story...............camping
littebiglane............campin g
dimond dave.........travel x 2
lodian...................trave l
chainsaw..............travel
geuf......................trav el
leon-1...................travel
woodstock............travel
in wood.................travel
dark horse dave.....3x3 tarp
nickg....................trave l
richie o.................travel
sandbag47............camping and 3x3 tarp
Huon....................travel and 3x3 tarp
basha...................travel
mirius...................travel
bobfromholland......travel
cliffc.....................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr rimps...............travel and 3x3 tarp

and only 17 till close days to go:):):)
 

BobFromHolland

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bob pm sent

hey bob can you ask ajhno if you live close together..to save on postage

PM sent to Ahjno to check. I guess I need to swim a lot less to get to ahjnos house then yours, Sandbag47!

By the way.. what is the (possible) doing behind my request? I am FOR SURE interested :D
 

sandbag47

Full Member
Jun 12, 2007
2,104
140
57
northampton
beer monster........travel
ahjno...................travel
andy e.................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr story...............camping
littebiglane............campin g
dimond dave.........travel x 2
lodian...................trave l
chainsaw..............travel
geuf......................trav el
leon-1...................travel
woodstock............travel
in wood.................travel
dark horse dave.....3x3 tarp
nickg....................trave l
richie o.................travel
sandbag47............camping and 3x3 tarp
Huon....................travel and 3x3 tarp
basha...................travel
mirius...................travel
bobfromholland......travel
cliffc.....................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr rimps...............travel and 3x3 tarp

is that better bob...i was waiting for a reply to my pm ..thanks bob:)


and only 16 till close days to go:):):)
 

Beer Monster

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Cheers Pablo :You_Rock_ . Good photos, and I think it'll be ideal system for my plans.

Andy you make a good point ..... I hadn't thought of that. A poncho underneath should solve it though.

Cheers for the pics Pablo, my only concern would be that you'd have to choose your site carefully or use a groundsheet as the nylon isn't waterproof. I suppose if you used a big enough sleep mat under the hammock you'd be fine too.

Hi folks,

Beer Monster posed a question whether the DDhammock could be used for ground dwelling.

I had a go today using just a couple of poles (these could be hiking poles) some tent pegs and some twine.


Quite a stable set up but with the use of more twine or cord on the outer loops, it could be even more stable. Just sling a small tarp over it and you're done.

Pablo.
 

Mirius

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Jun 2, 2007
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I'd be more concerned about puncture/ damage from use on the ground, but a suitable liner of some sort under it would sort that. Something to consider if you can't be sure of finding somewhere suitable to be able to set the hammock up I suppose, which is a good thing to bear in mind.
 

Pablo

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Oct 10, 2005
647
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Essex, UK
www.woodlife.co.uk
Cheers Pablo :You_Rock_ . Good photos, and I think it'll be ideal system for my plans.

Andy you make a good point ..... I hadn't thought of that. A poncho underneath should solve it though.

For certain you would need something (poncho would be ideal) underneath the hammock in anything other than a dry weather spell, but a thermarest between the layers (as in tree dwelling) would at least keep you (if not the bottom of the hammock) dry. No problem for arid climates though.

Regarding puncture, the material is probably more robust than you think. As with pitching a tent, you would ensure the ground is clear of stones and twigs.

Pablo.
 

sandbag47

Full Member
Jun 12, 2007
2,104
140
57
northampton
beer monster........travel
ahjno...................travel
andy e.................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr story...............camping
littebiglane............campin g
dimond dave.........travel x 2
lodian...................trave l
chainsaw..............travel
geuf......................trav el
leon-1...................travel
woodstock............travel
in wood.................travel
dark horse dave.....3x3 tarp
nickg....................trave l
richie o.................travel
sandbag47............camping and 3x3 tarp
Huon....................travel and 3x3 tarp
basha...................travel
mirius...................travel
bobfromholland......travel
cliffc.....................travel and 3x3 tarp
mr rimps...............travel and 3x3 tarp
myheadsashed......travel

and may you enjoy your christmas present myheadsashed :):)


and only 15 days till close to go:):):)
 

sandbag47

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Jun 12, 2007
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ok guys i'm going to start sending my details out to every one in a day or so.
so far we have 29 orders(thats very good).the next price drop would come into effect at 45 and i don't think we will reach that amount and i'm not going to and push it to see if we can.
so the sooner i have all the money in the sooner we can all be happily swinging from a couple of trees in our nice new hammocks.
of course i'm keeping the group open till the beginning of january incase anyone else wants to join.
thank you all for joining this group and thanks pablo for your vid's and stuff ,i'm sure it helped with this little groupie
ok guys any questions please ask and have a merry christmas and a drunken new year:);)
 

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