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bushcraftsman
13-04-2008, 11:06
Hi I would just like to say that this product is excellant! if there is anyone out there that hasn't spent a night out in the woods in a hammock, you are missing out.
With a hammock there is none of the usual restrictions like level,well drained gound. All you need is a pair of trees.
I recommend anyone that hasn't yet slept in one gets one they are fantastic. They are also a lot smaller, easier to pack away and lighter than a tent.
I ordered mine on the monday and it arrived 9:00 am wednesday morning. I have spent many comfortable and warm nights out with mates.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-DD-CAMPING-HAMMOCK-Survival-Bushcraft-Army_W0QQitemZ320239165814QQih Z011QQcategoryZ19296QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
sandbag47
13-04-2008, 13:51
great buy...but it's cheaper to buy direct from dd's own web site...or the group buy that i'm doing on this forum
bikething
13-04-2008, 14:19
No matter what you buy or how much of a bargain it is ...
...as soon as you've bought it, someone will come along and say "you could have got it cheaper here" :togo:
It's still a good price for what I'm told is a good bit of kit :) (haven't tried one myself)
bushcraftsman
13-04-2008, 15:15
haha its typical. and i didnt find out about the official website until after id baught the hammock :(
irishlostboy
13-04-2008, 18:43
ya, i just got one of the camping hamocks recently. i never thought i could sleep in a hamock. i cant even sleep in a bunk bed. its normally the ground for me, at home or away. and i sleep on my front. but when i tried the hamock,...best night's sleep i have ever had in my life. i wanna fit one in my bedroom. only comlaint. webbing rope is slightly too short. and for some reason it came with a spare rope. what is that for?
Leigh Robinson
13-04-2008, 19:28
is there a link to the group buy? I am on the market for a hammock and tarp. Been looking at dd. If I could get the hammock and tarp cheaper here count me in.
Shambling Shaman
13-04-2008, 19:59
Go to Group buys :)
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29812
littlebiglane
14-04-2008, 07:18
MODS....can someone move this to kit chatter please?:)
bushcraftsman
14-04-2008, 18:47
the extra rope is for if you want to add any extra's for example on the site they used a karibiner ( not sure if that's spelt right ) either that or you can use it to hang a tarp over :P but i know what you mean when i got mine i was like, erm... ok and just threw it in the bottom of my bag but it does come in handy.
irishlostboy
14-04-2008, 19:11
thanks bushcraftsman. you learn a new thing every day around here. :)
irishlostboy
14-04-2008, 19:12
thanks bushcraftsman. you learn a new thing every day around here. :)
bushcraftsman
14-04-2008, 21:41
lol sure do ive learnt about 20 things on what to do. Along with what not to do :P ( Ive been doing a few things wrong ) in the past 2 days :P of being a member :)
HI, Im new here to.
I bought one of the DD hammocks about two weeks ago two, and was fairly surprised with the results, I did think the ropes where a bit short particularly where I camped the trees where quite big, (so big the ropes wouldnt go round once) but from what ive read on here big trees drop big limbs so not a bad thing.
Need to learn some better knots for it other than the shoe lace approach which i found worked really well, I was a bit skeptical so didnt buy a tarp at first, to save cost, tried it out during the day liked it so may buy a tarp for it soon and do an all nighter,
I found the DD hammock after initially reading up on hennessey hammocks which I think look much better, and more appealing, although not sure the extra bells and whistles are worth the extra £85 or so in difference.
Anyone done a comparison of the available camping hammocks ?
Regards
Stoo.
woodstock
03-05-2008, 18:37
[QUOTE=bushcraftsman;393537]Hi I would just like to say that this product is excellant! if there is anyone out there that hasn't spent a night out in the woods in a hammock, you are missing out.
With a hammock there is none of the usual restrictions like level,well drained gound. All you need is a pair of trees.
You never mentioned a tarp if you don't have one then that should be your 2nd buy its a must given the unpredictability of the british weather, I think sandbags was doing a lightweight one as a group buy check it out I have 2 the camping and the travel which has a very fine midge proof netting Oh...and you may need a under blanket.
sandbag47
03-05-2008, 23:36
i am....check the group buy :)
Ogri the trog
04-05-2008, 07:52
For general hammocking tips,
check out www.imrisk.com or any of the American hammock camping websites. There's some knot tutorials over on Outdooridiots.com as well.
Seemed like a good time to introduce the places I got some tips from to the novice hammock users.
ATB
Ogri the trog
Just got back from my first night in a hammock, DD order on Tuesday arrived on Thursday, I have to say pretty ggod nights sleep apart from the scouts shouting until the early hours.
Once I got over the slight feeling of drunken dizzyness even though only tea had been drunk, I had a really comfortable nights sleep, only problem was thermarest moved about from under me even in the zipped area, may try karrimat next time as comfort is no longer a problem.
However I mirror what others say a good hammock at a reasonable price for those who want to give it a go.
Hammock_man
15-05-2008, 02:46
I am now on my second DD hammock and can well recommend them.
I have the newer 2008 model with the bigger Tarp2.
Tested at Glyn y Mul in April and not found wanting, even my 15yr old daughter has one. When used with a closed cell mat underneath and a good bag, they kept us warm and dry down to minus 3.
Did find the tarp a bit heavy, so may just use a cheaper one come the summer months.
Have a couple of photos but as I have just joined, dont know how to post yet, but will do soon
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll207/Hammock_man/gylnymul1.jpg
MitchelHicks
16-05-2008, 14:04
Great product cheap and durable. The most natural way to sleep for me theres nothing like waking up and being able to see all around you. When I ordered mine I remember there being 2 models and if there still the same buy the travel hammock because it has a mosquito net sewn in. This cuts down on the time it takes to set up and take down. It takes a while to find how you like to set it up some people have it as flat as you can get tight between 2 trees I like to have mine loose with the head end higher than the foot end as if im sleeping in a deck chair sort of. I takes a few goes to work out what you like but its sure worth it.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/500/medium/SSA50899.JPG
Well worth buying from the Group buy section on BCUK
Hammock_man
17-05-2008, 18:36
Photo added above
drewdunnrespect
30-08-2008, 21:54
ausome piece of kit
I bought one of thier camping hammocks recently and a tarp, got on supprisingly well with it last weekend in the woods.
10 y.o. son has been looking it longingly so tonight I rigged them up over the patio for him to try out.
Despite his high as a kite excitement he's already sound asleep. Guess I'm going to have to order one of there 'Scout' versions and find another tarp !
Then ofcourse theres all the Sat afternoon/evenings he'l want to drag me into the woods to use them, which will have to include fires, then cooking rabbits etc, then..... Oh well, hope the wife understands its not all my fault... honest...
I bought mine for the Wilderness Gathering. Best camping I've ever done - comfy, warm, dry. Highly recommended. I used mine with a Backpacking Light Duo Tarp - also highly recommended as are backpackinglight.co.uk who even included a bag of sweeties and a comprehensive instruction video.
Back to the point though - hammock will now be my first choice for camping over a tent every time. The only problem I can see is in the winter when I won't want to get out of bed!
If you haven't tried it yet you are missing out. A DD hammock is a cheap price to pay for something that could transform your outdoor trips.
I recently bought one and some of my buddies wanted a go (bloomin' bikers) I have since bought 6 more for them and now am looking at buying more still.... I have a hennessey expedition asym and to be honest, I prefer the DD!
The only problem I can see is that trees will be at a premium at future biker rallies:D
Has any of you experienced problems with the long sides of the DD being to flappy?
When I first tried to sleep in mine, it felt like lying on a long and narrow plank, with the sides flopping about uselessly and offereing no stability.
I had to whip small objects (cut-off piece of a bikes handlebar grip) into the sides to to shorten the sides enough and give me stability.
I have no pics at hand right now, but will post them at the weekend.
jamie18thmo
08-10-2008, 08:35
I got a copy of RM's ecosleep DVD and I've now modified my DD hammock to set it up the same way as the ecosleep system I can't post any pics of it at the moment, but basically you have a small loop of the suspending tape at each end of the hammock with a metal ring (about 1.5" dia.) attached to the loop. You then have a single length of tape attached to each ring to suspend the hammock. Using Ray's knots, you can then tension the hammock and adjust the height really easily and set it all up pretty quickly. Your suspending tapes end up being about twice as long if you rig it this way, so finding trees the right distance apart isn't so much of a worry. That's one of my main reasons for making the changes. Seems OK so far. Anyone else done this?
Sorry if that's as clear as mud! I'll try to attach some pics when I'm back home.
Cheers,
J