Help with Hamocks please:)
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I don't use one as yet, but a lot of the forum people here use the DD hammock which there are a few to choose from.
resnikov
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A a cheap one to try it look at Tenthwonder, they are on EBay, I have a DD Frontline which I really like, they a a little more the tenthwonder. Cannot speak for the rest of the makes but they do get good reviews as well.
Definatly ask your mate if you can try his out first!
You might not like it... But you probably will
You might not like it... But you probably will
I bought a cheap Tenth Wonder one to see if I liked it (and I do!). If you don't like sleeping in it, it's fun to have in the garden and they're only about £15
Hi there
The hammock is just the start.. once you start to look into this and get the bug.. and you will!!!
You'll need a few items more than just the hammock. I found DD hammocks did a good affordable range of gear that let me get started for the first time this year..
I'd recommend if you go down this route you look at their Frontline of Travel hammocks.
You'll also need a tarp, I've got both the OD & Camo, but find the OD better made as the guy points are all reinforced.
You'll need some form on under insulation... I used an self inflating mat for most of the summer and it was just fine... but finally cracked and got the Snugpak underquilt recently...
You'll need a reasonable sleeping bag. I find the best way is to use it as a quilt, unzipped. A centre zipping military style bag makes this easier. It is hard and very tight to actually get into most bags while in a hammock. I found I just tied myself in knots. Using the bag as a quilt prevented this and with the under quilt I was very warm. I've sen on the hammock forums a lot of guys adapt a US army poncho liner as an underquilt. These are a pretty cheap alternative.
Happy Hanging
Cheers
Gareth
The hammock is just the start.. once you start to look into this and get the bug.. and you will!!!
You'll need a few items more than just the hammock. I found DD hammocks did a good affordable range of gear that let me get started for the first time this year..
I'd recommend if you go down this route you look at their Frontline of Travel hammocks.
You'll also need a tarp, I've got both the OD & Camo, but find the OD better made as the guy points are all reinforced.
You'll need some form on under insulation... I used an self inflating mat for most of the summer and it was just fine... but finally cracked and got the Snugpak underquilt recently...
You'll need a reasonable sleeping bag. I find the best way is to use it as a quilt, unzipped. A centre zipping military style bag makes this easier. It is hard and very tight to actually get into most bags while in a hammock. I found I just tied myself in knots. Using the bag as a quilt prevented this and with the under quilt I was very warm. I've sen on the hammock forums a lot of guys adapt a US army poncho liner as an underquilt. These are a pretty cheap alternative.
Happy Hanging
Cheers
Gareth
personally if i was you i would go on flee bay type in tenth hammocks and choose one of those maximum £20 i have had mine for a long time now and its still going strong
personally if i was you i would go on flee bay and type in tenth hammocks there £20 max and i have had mine for a long time now and love it to bits
Does no one here grasp the concept of the search button? Type in hammock and 5 pages show up. This question has been asked and answered numerous times.
But we have to help the noobs and point them in the right direction from time to time
