US Army Jungle Hammock

[Globetrotter.uk]

I have a US Army USMC Vietnam Era Jungle Hammock, it's been my spare hammock which I mainly carry in my day sac. Does anyone have any info on these hammocks, it is only got US stamped on it.

 

[Lister]

does it have any from of ID number? NSN i think it'd be called

 

[santaman2000]

Lets see if this loads as a link www.olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear_jungle_hammock.php There. That should give you some info.

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

The only markings on it is the US stamp and a small number 17 at the end. It fits the description if the single jungle hammock which the soldier used his poncho as a tarp. I will measure it and try to take some photos of it too.

 

[santaman2000]

The only markings on it is the US stamp and a small number 17 at the end. It fits the description if the single jungle hammock which the soldier used his poncho as a tarp. I will measure it and try to take some photos of it too.

The ones issued to the Army and Marine Corps had the tarp sewn to it with a bug net between. It sounds like you have a Nvy issue one for shipboard use.

Oops. I stand corrected. Aparently there was a later issued one without the netting and tent attached.

 

[Expat]

Great info there, Santa...

 

[rik_uk3]

Mine was just a bog standard hammock. Gave it away to someone here a few years back. It was quite heavy compared to civvie hammocks IIRC.

 

[launditch1]

Heres a few threads... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for..._in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=hammock