Hammock Query

[Emdiesse]

emidiesse out of interest where did you get your net hammocks from i've been after one as a gear hammock for a while pm with price details and supplyer if you dont want to put them in the thread James

I got it from a local shop near me called camouflage corner. It was 8.99. I have seen some on surplusandoutdoors and surplusansadventure aswell.

Yeah ,I won't be using it to sleep on now, i was going to do what you have all suggested for gear.

I am planning on purchasing one of the DD Hammocks, they seem good, esspecially the cucoon idea. Does it keep rain out, or just wind, midgews, etc, or do I need a basha aswell (I'd get one anyway, but just out of interest.)?

 

[JimH]

I suppose a net hammock would be good to start out with though.

NNNOOOOOO!!!! :yikes:

Unless you want to develop a hunch back and a permanent chequerboard pattern on yer ****.

Or you are 4'0" with pachyderm hide.

Jim.

 

[Emdiesse]

NNNOOOOOO!!!! :yikes:

Unless you want to develop a hunch back and a permanent chequerboard pattern on yer ****.

Or you are 4'0" with pachyderm hide.

Jim.

Yeah. I understand that now and my previous post stated I would use it for gear , everyone seems to oppose them so theres obviously something wrong with using them

I am planning on a purchase of a DD hammock now. Does its cucoon design keep out water or just wind, midges, etc. I am going to get a basha aswell anyway.

Thanks

 

[leon-1]

Hi mate, I have been using a DD hammock for about 8 months or so now and they are pretty good.

The enclosable design is not designed for weather proofing, you will require to add drip lines or squash balls to the sashes and you will still require a tarp, it does provide a certain amount of protection against midges and mosquitos, but it is by no means totally bug proof.

Most people that use them in the UK actually lay on top of the double layer with a sleeping pad inbetween the layers.

I hope this will be of use to you.

 

[Emdiesse]

Ahah I see what you mean about double layering it with the sleepibng pad in between as I have learnt from previous posts to one of my threadsa about the compression of the sack under you and it needs air flow for it to be warm.

Also, yes, I totally understand about the drip lines or squash balls, else the water would come down into the hammock, but I suppose thats the same with most if not all hammocks, yes?

So note to self is to make sure I have mozzy net aswell

But the DD hammocks seem good prices and I have seen the group buys aswell which make it cheaper.

 

[leon-1]

Also, yes, I totally understand about the drip lines or squash balls, else the water would come down into the hammock, but I suppose thats the same with most if not all hammocks, yes?

So note to self is to make sure I have mozzy net aswell

But the DD hammocks seem good prices and I have seen the group buys aswell which make it cheaper.

The DD hammocks are a good price for what you get (anyone who has one will tell you).

Not all hammocks require drip lines, some hove rings attached to the sashes closer to the hammock and these work in the same way as a drip line. Others have hooks hich also work in a similair fashion.

I rarely use a Mosi-Net (I don't tend to get eaten too badly), but they do come in handy and I do have a couple of nets for use in other places which have bigger problems with mossies.

 

[Emdiesse]

The DD hammocks are a good price for what you get (anyone who has one will tell you).

Not all hammocks require drip lines, some hove rings attached to the sashes closer to the hammock and these work in the same way as a drip line. Others have hooks hich also work in a similair fashion.

I rarely use a Mosi-Net (I don't tend to get eaten too badly), but they do come in handy and I do have a couple of nets for use in other places which have bigger problems with mossies.

thanks for all the advice guys. My DD Hammock is on its way
Do you need a bivy bag with a hammock (whilst using a basha). I doubt it but I may aswell ask.

 

[MagiKelly]

Do you need a bivy bag with a hammock (whilst using a basha). I doubt it but I may aswell ask.

Nope, not unless your tarp is too short.

One of my most entertaining nights last year was listening to JimH trying to get into a sleeping bag then into a bivi bag then inserting a delaminated thermarest type mat between the two before climbing into a hammock whilst it was snowing.

The other highlight of the night was hearing JimH swear loudly when he woke up with a wallaby 18 inches from his face. It was sheltering under his tarp from the snow. Some things you just couldnn't make up.

 

[Shankly]

Hi there Emdiesse,
For what its worth, I always use a bivvi-bag in my hammock, with a thermarest tucked inside with the sleeping bag. The only time I don't use is it, is during odd summer tripswhen the temperature negates its use. As for the net hammocks, well I would definately keep a hold of that puppy, I take it out with me and the kids all the time, it serves as a good seat when I want a rest and as a play hammock for the kids. Not only that but as mentioned before its ideal for storing kit in when camping and its size and weight mean that it can just be shoved in your pocket -Brilliant !!