Possable Hammoch Group Buy

[bothyman]

I would be interested in attending a Scottish meeting if there is one soon.
Cheers

If you go to the next Scottish Meet why not take some with you?? would'nt mind a look if I make it.
I was looking at these last night found them by accident as I was having a look at ebay, how does the top stay up or is it just someones head??

MickT

 

[worldexplorer]

Hi again
Sorry John I didnt see your message earlier, i've been having a lot of trouble with my old computer recently - have just taken delivery of a new one- and didnt have the chance to have a better look at this site, read the conditions etc. I should be able to attend the meetup.
Cheers
Nick

 

[TwoFourAlpha]

John,
PP sent.

Cheers

 

[redcollective]

Cheers John, Hammock arrived today just as promised. Thanks for organising all this - it must have been a fair old job bagging them all up for postage. Not bad for 16 quid. Colours as described. I think I'll chuck a couple of carabiners on mine though.

Cheers,

 

[Sean13]

Thanks John for all your hard work with getting these.
Mine arrived today and it's just a question of getting out there and trying it out.
Any ideas about what to use to attach to trees. You mention getting tapes for this, where can i get them from?
I have some old climbing rope which i think will work well but wouldn't want to damage the tree so maybe some kind of tape would be better. Any ideas?
I think i will also use carabiners as attachments.
Thanks again John

 

[Angus Og]

I got my hammock this morning.
Thanks again.

 

[MagiKelly]

Any ideas about what to use to attach to trees. You mention getting tapes for this, where can i get them from?
I have some old climbing rope which i think will work well but wouldn't want to damage the tree so maybe some kind of tape would be better. Any ideas?
I think i will also use carabiners as attachments.
Thanks again John

Climbing rope may be all right but the tapes are better. I use a 19mm tape and you should be able to get it from any climbing shop. Price is usually about £1.50m. I do like the advantage of the caribiners too but it does add a fair cost. The really big ones will set you back about £10 each. To be honest compared to the fittted hooks it is an extra £20 for no extra comfort etc. It is handier and for me worth it but you may want to experiment with the fitted hooks before going out and buying the caribiners.

 

[HuBBa]

actually, i've had more problems with webbing & knots (as it tend to weaken the 20mm webbing when in a knot). 8-10mm Climbing rope works fine imho & to protect the tree either use a webbing sling or put a piece of protective cloth (or nylon between the bark & the rope.

There is a lot of discussion re. this in this thread:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7507

 

[Sean13]

Thanks for the advice. I actually got a couple of carabiners for £3.50 each when they were on sale and now i have another use for them!
I may try and get a couple of nylon slings.
can't wait to try this out, i wonder if it will rain tonight!!
cheers

 

[MagiKelly]

can't wait to try this out, i wonder if it will rain tonight!!
cheers

What we need now is a group buy on tarps

 

[HuBBa]

Well get us a price so we can sign up

 

[Bumblebee]

What we need now is a group buy on tarps

And carabiners and climbing tape...

 

[Angus Og]

Went out this afternoon for a safety test on my new hammock and it worked out a treat. It’s very similar to the RM Eco System and about the same length when laid out on the floor.

I used old climbing rope to tie it up and that works out ok but you have a lot of adjusting to do just to get it level, but it works out .

Personally I think the way the Eco System ties up is faster and easier. I probably will mod it to what John has done in the future.

Do I like it hell yes in fact John if your doing another group buy put me down for three more.

 

[Daniel]

Received my hammock this morning, first impressions are good. My one turned out to be mainly 'dark sliver' with the edges green, but the colour isn't actually all that bad... It's more of a light brown I think, and when it's dark and you're swinging gently under your tarp, who cares...

The dimensions look good, wider than my current hammock and definately wide enough to sleep comfortably diagonally. The length looks good also, short enough to fit under a tarp.

The attachments at the end look very strong, although I can see myself losing the hooks... I may also look at getting some karibiners but will try the hooks out first.


Thanks John for arranging all this, I think everyone will agree that we all appreciate it. I think I'll definately be in on another group buy of these if one goes ahead.

Dan

 

[MagiKelly]

And carabiners and climbing tape...

Steady now. (slopes of into corner twitching)

 

[Tantalus]

Any extras looking for a home John ?

Or did I miss em all ?

Tant

 

[MagiKelly]

Or did I miss em all ?

Yes, I am afraid you did but it is looking increasingly likely that there will be a second batch ordered.

 

[Oakleaf]

Hiya

I missed the boat with Tant!

If a second order goes through, please put me down for two.

Thank you in advance for arranging all this.

Oakleaf

 

[MagiKelly]

I missed the boat with Tant!

I didn't know tant had a boat, still I will keep you in mind for the hammocks

 

[match]

I've got a single size one of these, but its a little bit small for my size, but it does pack small and light. The hooks on mine are well attached into the hammock, so no real risk of losing them either.

I'd like to put my name down on whatever list (main, second, reserve ) to get one of these 'double' ones.

Thanks Magikelly for all your work on this btw