My prototype new bed

[John Fenna]

Made from a spare standard hammock - my "log-cot/bridge hammock"
I am so pleased with this - it is comfy as anything and can be deployed as a hammock or "stretcher-bed".

 

[Ed Edwards]

Looks great. I can see me trying this! Thanks for sharing. Ed

 

[weekender]

That looks comfortable, does it feel tippy??

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice work, but is it more comfy than a hammock used normally?

 

[Shewie]

Nicely done John, I do like the flat lay in a bridge

What have you used for the bars?

 

[swright81076]

Made from a spare standard hammock - my "log-cot/bridge hammock"
I am so pleased with this - it is comfy as anything and can be deployed as a hammock or "stretcher-bed".
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Supremely comfortable hung like that aren't they.

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[Toddy]

ooooh, would that take a down mat comfortably too ?

M

 

[Elen Sentier]

Chuckle ... that looks good, comfy like my bridge hammock.

 

[Shewie]

ooooh, would that take a down mat comfortably too ?

M

It's best if there's a second layer underneath the hammock to slide the mat into, I know Stephen uses his Exped downmat in his but I found it really tippy when I tried.

 

[Biker]

Hey John, that looks like the sort of hammock I could cope with sleeping in. Really nice work mate.

 

[Jared]

Nice, really do look the business.

Duluth Pack started selling something similar recently.

 

[John Fenna]

ooooh, would that take a down mat comfortably too ?

M

Oh yes!
Double base just for that
I have also cut strips of closed cell foam to fit in the sides for extra warmth under compression

 

[rik_uk3]

I'm not a hammock lover but that does look rather nice, well done John.

 

[swright81076]

Oh yes!
Double base just for that
I have also cut strips of closed cell foam to fit in the sides for extra warmth under compression

Nice idea with the mat in the sides. Might just 'borrow' that idea

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[John Fenna]

Nice idea with the mat in the sides. Might just 'borrow' that idea

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Feel free

 

[woodstock]

Praise John look forward to seeing it in the flesh at next years moot

 

[HHazeldean]

That's a fantastic idea, really like the look of that

 

[redandshane]

Aaaah the many aspects of "bushcrafting" not one for me but hope it works for you John Looks comfy enough but what a hassle for a an overnighter lol

 

[Nomad]

Military Mart have the fabric bit ready-made for a fiver plus delivery...

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2374

 

[John Fenna]

Military Mart have the fabric bit ready-made for a fiver plus delivery...

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2374

Delivery is more than the fabric cost!
Still cheap though ... but compare the picture with the actual shape of the US Army Cot....