Has anybody tried this Tarp and Hammock?

[Outdoordude]

Hi,
I am looking at getting a tarp and hammock and thought this one might be good.
http://www.militarymart.co.uk//camp...ha/nomad-hammock-and-tarp-pack/prod_1904.html
Has anybody had any previous experiences with this. ATM i don't really want to fork out almost £100 on a dd tarp and hammock because i'm 15.
Thanks
Jacob

 

[tartanferret]

Having had a look on another website...

http://www.safariquip.co.uk/all-cat...cks/nomad-hammock-and-tarpaulin-sleep-system/

I'd be wondering which one I'd be getting, one looks better than the other IMHO.

 

[tartanferret]

Get's better looking, the more you shop around !

http://www.lasoutdoors.com/partnumber.asp?pnid=374645

 

[Outdoordude]

Thanks for your help. But i dont get whats better about the others you suggested. They are exactly the same.
Thanks
JAcob

 

[tartanferret]

Thanks for your help. But i dont get whats better about the others you suggested. They are exactly the same.
Thanks
JAcob

The first of my links shows TWO different styles of hammock, one looks a bit like a DD, the other looks like a warbonnet.

Depends what style you like. The bugnet is held up differently, oh and the bug net is black which is easier to see out of.




Hopefully you can see what I mean now Jacob, Good luck with your hammock choice !

 

[mousey]

I got a tenth wonder [or maybe it's tenth moon - can't remember] hammock from ebay [no affiliation etc] for a tenner a while a go, couple that with a cheap builders tarp [sure its blue and plasticy but at 2.99 for a 3m x 2m sheet - can't complain] some bits of bungie and cord I had knocking round the shed a set of stakes from amazon, and you can get a hammock setup and still have a decent bit of change from 20 quid. Certianly cheap enough as a trial to see if you like hammocking...

 

[spandit]

I bought a Tenth Wonder hammock too and have never bothered upgrading - it works for me!

 

[Outdoordude]

The first of my links shows TWO different styles of hammock, one looks a bit like a DD, the other looks like a warbonnet.

Depends what style you like. The bugnet is held up differently, oh and the bug net is black which is easier to see out of.

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Hopefully you can see what I mean now Jacob, Good luck with your hammock choice !

Thanks for your help. I will have a second look.
Jacob

 

[Outdoordude]

I got a tenth wonder [or maybe it's tenth moon - can't remember] hammock from ebay [no affiliation etc] for a tenner a while a go, couple that with a cheap builders tarp [sure its blue and plasticy but at 2.99 for a 3m x 2m sheet - can't complain] some bits of bungie and cord I had knocking round the shed a set of stakes from amazon, and you can get a hammock setup and still have a decent bit of change from 20 quid. Certianly cheap enough as a trial to see if you like hammocking...

That sound like a plan. I might try that. Don't want to spend a lot and the find I don't like hammocking.
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Outdoordude]

I bought a Tenth Wonder hammock too and have never bothered upgrading - it works for me!

Yeh I think I'll go with tw over dd
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Tristar777]

Hi. I bought a Tenth Wonder hammock and tarp 3yrs ago. Again Im still using them. Good quality and good price. Why pay more!

 

[Outdoordude]

Hi. I bought a Tenth Wonder hammock and tarp 3yrs ago. Again Im still using them. Good quality and good price. Why pay more!

What one have you got?
THanks
Jacob

 

[Col_M]

You could just make a hammock, all you need is about 3m of material. You can make a whipped end with very little extra work, if your mum has a sewing machine you can add a channel to the end to pass the suspension through.
Everything you would ever need to know about making hammocks is here - http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=85

 

[Outdoordude]

You could just make a hammock, all you need is about 3m of material. You can make a whipped end with very little extra work, if your mum has a sewing machine you can add a channel to the end to pass the suspension through.
Everything you would ever need to know about making hammocks is here - http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=85

Ok i might give that a try. Why type of material do you reccomend. I dont want it very heavy as i want to carry it in my pack.
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Badger74]

My daughters hammocks were home made with paracord whipped ends. It even takes my weight.


IMG00351-20120318-0915 by chrstphrferg, on Flickr

Its made out of polyester material and weighs, dependant on what strapping, about 600g. The material was bought off ebay as a second and cost me £12 for 6m.

 

[Teepee]

Ok i might give that a try. Why type of material do you reccomend. I dont want it very heavy as i want to carry it in my pack.
Thanks
Jacob

Pertex 4 will give you a 280g hammock at 3m long, and will cost you around £12. I love mine, very comfy and super breathable. The DD's don't get used nowadays.

Parachute nylon is also perfect and comes much lighter. If your not heavy, you could quite happily use a single layer of the lightest grade.

Have a look at Fabrics n stuff, they have quality parachute ripstop for 99p/m and Pertex 4/Skylon (Skylon is very similar to Pertex 4) for about £4/m.

 

[mousey]

Have a look at Fabrics n stuff, they have quality parachute ripstop for 99p/m .

Ah Ha, I got some nylon a couple of years ago and was trying to remember who I bought it from, thanks for jolting my memory. They seem the cheapest place for webbing and those little quick release buckles as well - I'll be needing some of them...

It's amazing how finding stuff for the second time can make me happy all over again

 

[Outdoordude]

Pertex 4 will give you a 280g hammock at 3m long, and will cost you around £12. I love mine, very comfy and super breathable. The DD's don't get used nowadays.

Parachute nylon is also perfect and comes much lighter. If your not heavy, you could quite happily use a single layer of the lightest grade.

Have a look at Fabrics n stuff, they have quality parachute ripstop for 99p/m and Pertex 4/Skylon (Skylon is very similar to Pertex 4) for about £4/m.

Ok i typed in pertex 4 to fabrics and stuff and they had equivalents on there. Do you think that would be ok.
Thanks
Jacob

 

[Outdoordude]

Bump........

 

[Col_M]

Ok i typed in pertex 4 to fabrics and stuff and they had equivalents on there. Do you think that would be ok.
Thanks
Jacob

Yeah that'll be fine.

I have a hammock I made using a single layer of lightweight ripstop like this - http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=NR5W-09 Should be fine as long as you've not been heavy on the cake.