DD Scout Hammock

[Zeph]

Hi,

Has anyone any experience with the DD scout hammock ?

I'm really keen to try out a hammock but a little reluctant to shell out £40 for something that I might not like, so the scout version looks ok and for £14 not a bad price.

I'm 5' 10" and 13 stone will it be too small / cramped

Thanks for any advice

 

[sandbag47]

go for the camping hammock it's only £25...or less when i do the group buy from them
and you can sleep inside it

 

[bushscout1]

Alternatively you could get one of Magikellys GB hammocks - good gear at a good price.

 

[Sainty]

Yes, it will be too small. I've got one for my 11 year old daughter and it's fine for her. I'm 6'1" and it is far too small for me.

Martin

 

[sandbag47]

Alternatively you could get one of Magikellys GB hammocks - good gear at a good price.

also a very good idea

 

[Shewie]

Alternatively you could get one of Magikellys GB hammocks - good gear at a good price.

Seconded, by far the most comforatable hammock out there

 

[JoyR]

Where would you get a GB Hammock? Or at least get some info/pictures on one, as I'm planning on upgrading from my ultralight Tenth Wonder hammock. It does the job and wins on size/weight, but the fact I got annoyed one night and split the seam, so I could put my thermarest inside the two layers to stop it escaping, kind of wrecked it after a few more uses...lesson learned..

I've been thinking about getting a DD Scout (I'm pretty small, hence being able to get away with an ultralight for so long), but any other suggestions would be greatfully received. Small, light and pre-split are prerequisites

 

[Shewie]

Lurch stocks them at Lakeland bushcraft

http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/acatalog/Hammocking.html

It's the Nomads Land XXL

 

[Tadpole]

Where would you get a GB Hammock? Or at least get some info/pictures on one, as I'm planning on upgrading from my ultralight Tenth Wonder hammock. It does the job and wins on size/weight, but the fact I got annoyed one night and split the seam, so I could put my thermarest inside the two layers to stop it escaping, kind of wrecked it after a few more uses...lesson learned..

I've been thinking about getting a DD Scout (I'm pretty small, hence being able to get away with an ultralight for so long), but any other suggestions would be greatfully received. Small, light and pre-split are prerequisites

If this link works

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40509

 

[Sainty]

Where would you get a GB Hammock? Or at least get some info/pictures on one, as I'm planning on upgrading from my ultralight Tenth Wonder hammock. It does the job and wins on size/weight, but the fact I got annoyed one night and split the seam, so I could put my thermarest inside the two layers to stop it escaping, kind of wrecked it after a few more uses...lesson learned..

I've been thinking about getting a DD Scout (I'm pretty small, hence being able to get away with an ultralight for so long), but any other suggestions would be greatfully received. Small, light and pre-split are prerequisites

Joy,

I'll stick Allie's Scout Hammock in my bag at the end of the month. Have a look at that and see what you think.

Martin

 

[Man of Tanith]

Hi Zeph
i'm 5' 10' and 12 stone 8 and i have no problems with the scout hammock from DD, i even bought it based on same reasoning you did and i must say i love it, if i had one gripeits that i cant get a self inflating mattress to stay in the area it is intended for but i dont find it too small or cramped

regards
Sam

 

[JoyR]

Joy,

I'll stick Allie's Scout Hammock in my bag at the end of the month. Have a look at that and see what you think.

Martin

Cheers Martin! Really appreciate that. Looks like it's going to be another fun one

 

[JoyR]

Lurch stocks them at Lakeland bushcraft

http://www.lakelandbushcraft.co.uk/acatalog/Hammocking.html

It's the Nomads Land XXL

I've had a quick shufti, thanks for the links.

I'd be interested to find out from anyone who has used/owns one how they get on with the metal hooks? It seems a little like you could quite easily end up with the hooks detaching from the tree ropes/tapes? I'm quite a wriggler you see, and don't fancy the thought of suddenly ending up on the floor Having said that, they do bend back quite far, so I guess once you are in the hammock your body weight would make it almost impossible for the ropes to ride up the hooks to the point of coming loose.

I currently have screw krabs on the go on my tenth wonder, it just seems a bit more secure than the hooks. Any thoughts?

 

[JoyR]

Having read through a couple more threads, I've just found this quote from British Red:

The cords on each end of the hammock are gathered in a metal hook when the hammock is supplied. I have removed these and replaced with (proper climbing strength) screw gate karabiners. I find these more secure and very easy to unclip if I want to add the mozzy net after slinging the hammock for example.

That sorts me

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

The DD travel hammock has more options built in and a mozzy net built in.

I have one, 6ft and 15 stone, no probs.

Nick

 

[Ricky369]

I just bought a DD camping hammock. Wasnt to sure when setting it up but i think i got it up ok.

How could you attach an external mossie net to it, with use with a tarp. Bugs are still itching me

Somthing like this guy has done

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H430...A118374D&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=41

And something that isnt too expensive

 

[Zeph]

Thanks for all the replies !

I've decided to give the scout hammock a try, for the price it's worth it even just for garden use.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

I just bought a DD camping hammock. Wasnt to sure when setting it up but i think i got it up ok.

How could you attach an external mossie net to it, with use with a tarp. Bugs are still itching me

Howabout buying cheap army moz net then add a bungee, very thin so it clings ubder the hammock, being hung from the rideg line away from your face.

Nick

 

[Zeph]

Well i received my scout hammock a few days ago, and first impressions were great, I found it comfortable and easy to set up, unfortunately after just a few hours of use in the garden the stitching has started to come apart where the opening is between the 2 layers.

This kind of put me off spending a night in it, and has now been stolen by my 13 year old son. So i'm on the lookout for another slightly larger hammock (Whens the next GB ?)


On a plus though I managed to pick up a decathlon tarp yesterday and i'm really impressed with it also the weather has been perfect for getting aquainted with the different ways of setting it up.

 

[Zeph]

I should point out that I bought the hammock on ebay and not from DD's website, I have emailed the seller to let him/her know of my experience.

They have over 3000 positive feedback, from what I have read on different websites DD sell an excellent product, I am not trying to put down the company, just pointing out my experience, and I am at the upper end of the specified weight / size for the hammock i bought.