Just sarting out - hammock recommendations??

[Daztilley]

Hi just getting into bushcraft and have just got a 58 pattern down bag - sothought i'd ask whats the best hammock to get??

Thanks for your help
Daz

 

[XRV John]

I got my first a DD Frontline in April and have been happily hanging ever since. My kids want to start next year and I will probably buy one for them. Comes with bug net and pocket to put a mat underneath you

 

[ged]

What's your budget? You can get a hammok for twenty quid or you can spend hundreds.

There are loads of hammocks mentioned on this site, and I believe there are whole Websites dedicated to hammocking.

Try a few Google searches to start you on your journey - and believe me, it IS a journey.

https://www.google.co.uk/?q=hammock+site:bushcraftuk.com

 

[Daztilley]

Thanks guys - looks like i'll need to do a bit of research.
Quite fancy a hammock - have seen the snugpak jungle one and the nomad one - both with nets.
Need a net as its mad with the dreaded midge up here in the west of scotland

cheers
Daz

 

[Daztilley]

Forgot to say what the budget is........... probably up to £130 including a good tarp

 

[sunndog]

remember you'll need bottom insulation too. Your sleeping bag wont work as its compressed underneath you

if on a budget look at snugpak or DD hammocks underquilts....i used a normal sleeping mat for years but an underquilt is the way to go

 

[Daztilley]

Thanks for the tip!
I'll look into that as well

Cheers
Daz

 

[mick91]

Enjoydeal Portable High Strength Parachute Fabric Hammock Hanging Bed With Mosquito Net For Outdoor Camping Travel (Army Green) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FQCKBJM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_u61owbR2NCGEM

Proper cheaply but performs flawlessly. I've had a few hammocks and honestly when mine wears out I'll be buying another like it (i actually have the even cheaper one without the big net) works absolutely fine, accepts underblankets, it's comfortable, light and easy to set up.
Pay money for a decent underblanket, don't spend money where you don't need to. I use cheap £2 PU tarps and they keep me dry and have in all weathers. If you want a canvas tarp look no further than Ian on this sight (bilmo) absolute craftsman. I've had my eye on his gear for ages. Bushcraft is cheap enough if you do it right

 

[Daztilley]

Thanks for the info mate - looks like you can get well kitted out on a budget!
Have looked at the reviews on amazone and it seems that the net mesh isn't fine enough to hold back the scottish midge
So another consideration will be how fine the net is.....

Cheers
Daz

 

[mick91]

Thanks for the info mate - looks like you can get well kitted out on a budget!
Have looked at the reviews on amazone and it seems that the net mesh isn't fine enough to hold back the scottish midge
So another consideration will be how fine the net is.....

Cheers
Daz

Aye that might prove problematic. I use a tubular net that goes all the way around me and the hammock. But by my own admission it's a faff on

 

[crosslandkelly]

I loved my Tenth wonder green hornet, and DD 4x4 tarp combo before I went back to ground dwelling. Have a look here. http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/

 

[spandit]

If weight is not an issue then an old sleeping bag can be used to make a very effective under quilt for next to nothing.

Second the black hornet recommendation. I have the XL version

 

[ocean1975]

Have a look at getting a hennessy hammock,your love it and you can quite often pick them up second hand for a good price.You get a tarp with it as part of the system and you can also lay diagonal in them which means you lay flatter.
http://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/hennessy-hammock-expedition-asym-zip-2294-p.asp?variantid=5239

 

[andibs]

+1 for the Tenth Wonder hornet and I use a DD 3 x 3 tarp with it.

Andy

 

[Daztilley]

Thanks very much for all the helpful info guys!!!
Had a good look at the TW hornet hammocks and they released a new ripstop hornet hammock with double zips on the 30th october 2015 - so i have splashed out and bought 1

With so many great reviews of their gear on the net - i thought i'd just buy good/buy once

Thanks again guys!!!

Daz

 

[crosslandkelly]

Glad you got sorted. Check out this guys youtube vids about hammocking, very informative.
[video=youtube;d7NZVqpBUV0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0[/video]

 

[Daztilley]

Wow - he's a bit full on

 

[crosslandkelly]

But what he doesn't know, isn't worth knowing. Whoo buddy.

 

[PDA1]

Shug is excellent, but may be a bit overwhelming at first. If so, try

theultimatehang.com

For a less frenetic approach.

A zip on midge net is very good, but expensive, so search Fronkey on Youtube for an easy to make separate bug net.

Cheap (single word meaning illegitimate child) ******* on Youtube has a really good DIY for a hammock tarp made from clear plastic sheet (painters drop cloth) and gorilla tape for the seams. Worth a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgCUc_aUnb0

A sothers have said , underquilts are great. You can get very effective under insulation from a closed cell pad costing about UKP 5.

No need to spend a fortune and discover you don't like hammocks.

 

[Bazooka Joe]

Hope it's okay to tag my question onto this thread, as I'm in a similar position to the OP. Has anyone here tried this hammock?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nitehawk-...018803?hash=item542f40a5f3:g:GqsAAOSwRQlXdm3N