hammocks
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If you live in the South East "Pure Bushcraft" in Surrey do an overnighter in hammocks. Sort of a basic introduction where they supply all the kit at around £25.
It's how I first got introduced to it and have since bought all the kit.
Otherwise go to a local meet mentioned in some of the threads and talk to the guys who have hammocks.
Last option is buy a basic hammock and tarp from someone like DDHammocks, give it a try and sell it on eBay if it's not for you.
PS. I think it's near impossible to sleep on your front in a hammock (someone may correct me if I'm wrong), but get a long hammock and you can sleep very comfortably on your side.
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It's how I first got introduced to it and have since bought all the kit.
Otherwise go to a local meet mentioned in some of the threads and talk to the guys who have hammocks.
Last option is buy a basic hammock and tarp from someone like DDHammocks, give it a try and sell it on eBay if it's not for you.
PS. I think it's near impossible to sleep on your front in a hammock (someone may correct me if I'm wrong), but get a long hammock and you can sleep very comfortably on your side.
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You can front sleep on the Amok Draumr, but it's a strange beasty, more like a suspended bed. And they're expensive.
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I think you'd get on with a long asym hammock to allow almost flat side lay, and it's possible to turn onto your front.
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I think you'd get on with a long asym hammock to allow almost flat side lay, and it's possible to turn onto your front.
The XXL ultra light hammock from TWHammocks might be worth a go at £18.99. It's got the length you might find useful and appears to be cheaper than DD equivalents.
Don't bother with a net initially unless you're​ in midge country.
http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/Hammocks/Ultralight-Hammocks/XXL-Ultralight-Hammock-1.8-X-2.8
I've not tried their hammocks but have got one of their tarps which is a great piece of kit.
Side note: If you get a larger/longer hammock than usual (which I personally I prefer) be aware that you might need to get a bigger than average tarp to cover it.
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Don't bother with a net initially unless you're​ in midge country.
http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/Hammocks/Ultralight-Hammocks/XXL-Ultralight-Hammock-1.8-X-2.8
I've not tried their hammocks but have got one of their tarps which is a great piece of kit.
Side note: If you get a larger/longer hammock than usual (which I personally I prefer) be aware that you might need to get a bigger than average tarp to cover it.
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Good point. You can pitch the tarp on the diagonal to give it more length. And you can see out which is nice.
DD Hammocks classic one is only £27 and it's a double layer one (http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/camping-hammock?from_cat=32), but you've also got ENO and thermarest. Or just about any one in a similar fabric that's long and wide enough. You can even make your own, just search for DIY hammock.
The important thing is to realise that the hammock itself is just a small part of the setup. Think of it as the inner tent, but comfier, you wouldn't go camping with nothing but the inner tent. You will need insulation underneath, a cell foam mat or partially inflated thermarest works well too start with (sleeping in a sleeping bag only and you will experience CBS - cold butt syndrome, as the filling is compressed between you and the hammock). You will also need a tarp for wind and rain protection- a long enough basha on a paracord ridge line is fine.
Finally the suspension can be as basic or as high-tech as you want it to be. But as long as you use tree huggers to protect the bark and remember that you'll generate a lot of force so don't skimp on strength, you'll be good.
The important thing is to realise that the hammock itself is just a small part of the setup. Think of it as the inner tent, but comfier, you wouldn't go camping with nothing but the inner tent. You will need insulation underneath, a cell foam mat or partially inflated thermarest works well too start with (sleeping in a sleeping bag only and you will experience CBS - cold butt syndrome, as the filling is compressed between you and the hammock). You will also need a tarp for wind and rain protection- a long enough basha on a paracord ridge line is fine.
Finally the suspension can be as basic or as high-tech as you want it to be. But as long as you use tree huggers to protect the bark and remember that you'll generate a lot of force so don't skimp on strength, you'll be good.
Dd hammocks do a scout hammo for 15 quid including postage but if you're over 5ft8 n a wide chap you'd struggle to fit but they do a larger one just a camping hammock for about 25 quid they're good quality
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