DD hammocks
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resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I got a DD Frontline and am very happy with it. Quite a few people on here have DD Hammocks and most of them seem to be pleaseed with them.
What are you after ?
What are you after ?
Well in need somthing better and smaller then my tent and have been told you can use the frontline one as a bivi as well as just a hammock ? which sounds good and £50 is my buget
Not yet met anyone who dislikes the DD hammock.
However when all is packed, it does take up more room in your rucksack than a 3 man tent. (unless you live in a hot climate).
However when all is packed, it does take up more room in your rucksack than a 3 man tent. (unless you live in a hot climate).
I have the travel hammock which doubles up as a bivi, but I haven't used it as a bivi yet. I quite enjoy it and would recommend it. 
My friend doesn't like it, he has the problem with waking up with a damp hammock due to sweat and condensation. Which is more an issue with the travel hammock as it isn't as breathable as the frontline one. However I have not had this issue as of yet.
My friend doesn't like it, he has the problem with waking up with a damp hammock due to sweat and condensation. Which is more an issue with the travel hammock as it isn't as breathable as the frontline one. However I have not had this issue as of yet.
I had the same problem. It wasn't until i undid the mozi net alittle to allow some air to flow that i got over this problem, but then you don't have a complete seal from the blood suckers!
I still love this hammock, perfect for my height and weight - 6 foot 13-14 stone depending on the season
If you need to go a little lighter, you can play around with the rope setup to drop some weight
We use the camping hammock which you can sleep inside and the scout ones. Both are used by the scouts to great affect.
All three leaders who are used to using them now use Hennesseys, but they're not as good for a bivy. They're neater solutions and are more comfy.
Then again the scouts have no complaints and we don't let tem in the Hennesseys!
All three leaders who are used to using them now use Hennesseys, but they're not as good for a bivy. They're neater solutions and are more comfy.
Then again the scouts have no complaints and we don't let tem in the Hennesseys!
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I've been looking into a hammock for the summer. My needs will be daily nights out (5-6 nights a week) in Jämtland, so a good mozzie net is a clear benefit. The two candidates I'm looking at is the DD Fronline (+ tarp combo, I need a new one anyway) and the Hennessay exped asym (zip?). As I read the specs and comments my thoughts are:
* some of the comments say Hennesay is better built than the DD
* some comments indicate that the HH is more comfortable
* I like the idea of a double space in the DD for the foam pad
* two side zips on the DD == more flexibility or one more zip that can die?
* the DD tarp is a more general utility tarp (but is the HH better quality?)
The price for the HH or the DD combo is about the same, so that is not an issue. What are peoples comments?
* some of the comments say Hennesay is better built than the DD
* some comments indicate that the HH is more comfortable
* I like the idea of a double space in the DD for the foam pad
* two side zips on the DD == more flexibility or one more zip that can die?
* the DD tarp is a more general utility tarp (but is the HH better quality?)
The price for the HH or the DD combo is about the same, so that is not an issue. What are peoples comments?
I have the HH exped asym zip with hex fly. I am making an asym silnylon fly for back acking as the hex PU is on the heavy side. Good for car camping though, as gives more coverage. I also have a 5'x10' (1.6x3 metres approx.) for USD 10 from Walmart. This is my bedside mat or ground cloth if forced to the ground. The HH is about a foot (30 cm) longer than the DD which probably makes it more comfortable. I cannot really comment as I haven't slept in a DD
There is a UK hammock maker makes one that looks on paper to be as good as a HH or Warbonnet, forgot the name but it was discussed on this forum last week. You might want to look at that as well.
There is a UK hammock maker makes one that looks on paper to be as good as a HH or Warbonnet, forgot the name but it was discussed on this forum last week. You might want to look at that as well.
OK I looked it up. The other UK manufacturer is UKhammocks.com . The review is of a hammock with midge net, but that is not listed on the web site.
DD Hammocks all the way
I've had a trevel hammock which I had the condensation issue with, but DD swapped it for a frontline for me and now no probs.
Good customer service has got to count for a lot.
I've had a trevel hammock which I had the condensation issue with, but DD swapped it for a frontline for me and now no probs.
Good customer service has got to count for a lot.
I was out a couple of months back with my DD travels+Hoocie, stuck in the middle of some woods I found my roll mat to be missing (t'was on the kitchen table), with the sun going down I was grateful for that zipped compartment with which I could stuff some insulation as it was a cold night.
I have the DD camping hammock which I think is the most basic one. Packs down really small, is light, very comfortable and only £25. You could get a seperate bivi if you needed.
DD Are great, touch wood had no problems, but like has been said, there customer service is brilliant too.
