Lightweight Hammock/Tarp Setup Recomendations

[ADz-1983]

Just looking for some recommendations for alternatives to my current setup as I am thinking of maybe changing for lighter versions. I currently have the DD Travel Hammock (930g before webbing/clips etc) and the DD 3x3 Tarp (790g).

I am looking to shed some kit weight and also make them more compact for pack and so far like the look of Snugpak Jungle Hammock as it also has a bug net like the Travel hammock but only ways 790g all in with webbing/clips etc and packs down nice aswell. I know I will be losing the bivvie functionality but dont think I will be using it anyway.

Does anybody have any other alternatives to the Travel/Jungle Hammock and DD 3x3 Tarp?

TIA.

 

[pauljm116]

Have a look on ukhammocks you could shed quite a bit of weight but it won't be cheap. Woodsman X hammock double layer (£125) weighs 780 grams, single layer (£115) is only 480 grams, I've got the double layer and its very comfortable and the bug net stashes away nicely for when its not needed.

Tarp wise there are lighter options but its the best and most versatile - Warbonnet Superfly weighs in at 538 grams but its perfect for all weathers and having the doors is really nice to stop cold breezes, but it is £95 and you have to be really quick to grab one from ukhammocks when they come in.

Thats my set up anyway, not cheap but superb quality, lightweight and packs small.

 

[resnikov]

If by clips you mean carbiners have a look at soft shackles, they do the same job for hammocks and are made out of amsteel. Very light weight.

 

[Inky]

I have an ENO singlenest and its fantastic. Packs down to nothing. If you get the eno atlas straps as well you have a great lightweight hammock that you can put up in literally 1 minute. The down side is they are only available from the US (unless you catch one on eBay) so can be pricey. Eagle Nest Outfitters check em out.

 

[copper_head]

What's your budget Adam?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

superfly and blackbird for me. About 1250g total. Superfly is a stunning tarp and the footbox setup onj the blackbird gives me unrivaled comfort when compared to my DD hammock

 

[Teepee]

I use homemade hammocks. My lightest is 80g, my main user is 300g; a single layer Pertex 4. Hammocks are actually dead easy to make-easier than a stuff sack. Add one of these to a Warbonnet superfly and use a CCF mat and your sub kilo for the lot with insane comfort.

Only in scotland do I now use a bug net and then only from march to sept.

 

[Shewie]

1.1SL Blackbird and Hammock Gear 4 season cuben tarp, about as light as I can go with bug protection and decent cover ...

 

[welchyd1]

1.1SL Blackbird and Hammock Gear 4 season cuben tarp, about as light as I can go with bug protection and decent cover ...

Ooooo cuben, I need a bit of that in my life. Wish it was a little cheaper.

 

[ADz-1983]

What's your budget Adam?

No set budget bud so will consider anything.



Thanks for all the recommendations guys, keep em coming

 

[R.Lewis]

I second the woodsman x and superfly combo. Very comfortable all weather setup. Also the whole lot packs smaller then a dd hammock on its own!

 

[TinkyPete]

I use a trek lite hammock from the dave Canterbury site in the US cost was reasonable but you can find others like it at even more reasonable prices. here is a quick link to it and certainly like mine

http://www.thepathfinderstore.com/trek-light-camo-hammock-single/