View Full Version : Want a Hammock / sleep system
Blencathra
20-01-2006, 14:04
I want to upgrade (up tree) from my quasar tent.
Bought an Aussie Hootchie from woodlore, thought about the eco-system hammock, but then discovered hennessy hammocks. They have the Expedition Asym model for 99 GBP at Cotswolds, but further investigation showed loads of models and better pricing from US.
Explorer Ultralight Asym with the option of substitute the standard Explorer Ultralight Asym rain fly for the 70D Hex fly at no charge sounds interesting
Expedition Asym model ($119.95, in US), with the Hex fly substitution for $30. Snake Skins of any size are $19.95. The 70D Hex fly is $59.95 by itself.
They seem pretty good when reviewed on web, but I want tknow what you guys think. I am 87Kg and 6ft2. What do you recommend ?
Blencathra
Hi Mate, have you looked in the Group Buys section - Magikelly has been organising hammock buys for a while and I think they are alot cheaper than eco or the others. Might be worth trying one and seeing how you get on. You can always upgrade if you don't like it and you won't have shelled out much on your original.
Hi Blencathra,
Magikelly, the group buy master, is organising all the bits you will need.
Check out these links.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?p=141165#post14 1165
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?p=141397#post14 1397
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?p=141429#post14 1429
All the best
JFW
Just so you know the Expedition Asym is for people upto 6ft.
If you decide to go for a Hennessy then you might want to take a look at the Explorer Deluxe Asym but you can compare them all using the link below.
Hennessy Hammock Comparison Chart (http://www.hennessyhammock.com/comparisonchart.htm)
Grez..
I am about to buy a jungle -mosquito hammock from
http://www.mosquitohammock.com/
A few members here have one they highly recommend them.
Graywolf
20-01-2006, 15:55
Go for the Mosquito Jungle Hammock,Brill kit.
Clayton
Abbe Osram
20-01-2006, 16:20
I want to upgrade (up tree) from my quasar tent.
Bought an Aussie Hootchie from woodlore, thought about the eco-system hammock, but then discovered hennessy hammocks. They have the Expedition Asym model for 99 GBP at Cotswolds, but further investigation showed loads of models and better pricing from US.
Explorer Ultralight Asym with the option of substitute the standard Explorer Ultralight Asym rain fly for the 70D Hex fly at no charge sounds interesting
Expedition Asym model ($119.95, in US), with the Hex fly substitution for $30. Snake Skins of any size are $19.95. The 70D Hex fly is $59.95 by itself.
They seem pretty good when reviewed on web, but I want tknow what you guys think. I am 87Kg and 6ft2. What do you recommend ?
Blencathra
Check out the Thread from MagicKelly´s groupbuy, click here (http://72.36.134.230/community/showthread.php?t=8288) . He is getting a new Hammock and Mosquitonet group buy going. Price and quality is great.
cheers
Abbe
Check out www.chasesmith.co.uk
They have the Expedition at £79.95 and the explorer at £99.95
The exped. is OK for people up to 6ft (maybe a bit more depending how you sleep). The explorer is for peeps over 6ft.
They also have the full range of Ultimate Survival gear. This and the hammocks is the only new stuff I've seen recently that has really blown me away.
Angus Og
21-01-2006, 13:04
Hi Mate, have you looked in the Group Buys section - Magikelly has been organising hammock buys for a while and I think they are alot cheaper than eco or the others. Might be worth trying one and seeing how you get on. You can always upgrade if you don't like it and you won't have shelled out much on your original.
Hi Blencathra,
Magikelly, the group buy master, is organising all the bits you will need.
Check out these links.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/communit...1165#post141165
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/communit...1397#post141397
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/communit...1429#post141429
All the best
JFW
Check out the Thread from MagicKelly´s groupbuy, click here . He is getting a new Hammock and Mosquitonet group buy going. Price and quality is great.
cheers
Abbe
I agree with what the guys have said. Buy one of these and check it out.