View Full Version : wanting to try a hammock
lewiman201
03-06-2009, 23:21
Bascially ive been using a bivvi and tarp setup for a while now a want to try a hammock so i have a few question for you guys
Firstly anyone know of a good place to buy a good quality hammock cheaply ?
Also will my 2.5m by 1.8m tarp be large enough to use?
Thanks Lewis
Peterlee_Paddler
04-06-2009, 05:47
For a quality hammock with a discount have a look see if there's a group buy going on.
Tarp-wise, I personally prefer a minimum of 3 x 3, but get your hammock first and see if you get on with your existing tarp.
For a hammock I use a 2007 model DD camping hammock but these have been superseded several times now in spec.
For a tarp I use a couple of these (bought the second one half price fom a private vendor); Fox-Olive-Green-Basha (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LARGE-Fox-Olive-Green-Basha-Bivvi-Survival-Bushcraft_W0QQitemZ22041212471 5QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportsL eisure_HikingCamping_Tents_JN? hash=item3351961e2b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7 C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 %7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A5 0)
Chris
Tamarack now stock DD Hammocks and are giving 20% discount on all orders at the moment IIRC.
No link to seller, just a happy customer.
Simon
Andy2112
04-06-2009, 11:25
I'd get a 3x3 mtr tarp if i were you as the DD Travel hammock is 2.75 mtr long.:D
Another option is to get along to a met or some such and then arrange to use one for a couple of night, or a different one each night.
Ditch Monkey
04-06-2009, 14:44
if you just want to try sleeping in a hammock before commiting too much money (I wish I had done that as I can`t sleep in the things) you could get one from Blacks for a tenner. No doubt an expensive one would be more comfortable but it would give you a taster.
Ogri the trog
04-06-2009, 17:48
I found that it took several tries to get a comfortable set up. But now, its almost preferable to a double bed upstairs. I find that after 5 or 6 hours in bed, my back and legs start to ache - but 8 hours in a hammock is no problem!
Having somewhere and the time to trial different tensions/heights/tarp configurations helps enormously over arriving at an event and hoping to get it right first time.
ATB
Ogri the trog
There's a fiver off the DD Hammock at Tamarack anyway, do we still get £5 off? If so how?
Butch
TKMaxx were selling the Trekmates hammocks a few weeks ago. I can't remember how much but it's worth a look if you're passing.
A 3x3 tarp is a useful size to cover most hammocks but anything square can also be hung diagonally for a bit of extra length. Not so good if the rain's coming down sideways though ;)
Barn Owl
04-06-2009, 18:57
I've been converted to the tribe of tree dwellers over the past two nights.
It was my first time sleeping in one and it was great.
I used a DD travel hammock and a lightweight tarp same size as yours.
Of course there was no rain expected,(i've other larger tarps for that).
Well worth the money and if you don't like, then you'll be able to sell or swap one on.
Scots_Charles_River
04-06-2009, 20:22
I have a 2006 DD Hammock, dbl layer but no mozzy net. Unused.
If you want it just PM your address and make a donation to a childrens charity (I'm a teacher) and I'll post you it for free.:)
Nick
I don't want to appear rude but, is that addressed to anyone Nick or just for Lewis? Just wondered because I'm looking for the same thing. :-)
Cheers
lewiman201
05-06-2009, 10:25
by the sounds of it i need a good 3m x 3m tarp and seems like dd hammocks are the way to go?
Lewis
lewiman201
05-06-2009, 16:12
I take it the dd tarp is quite good due to the fact theve sold out of them :D ?
anyone have any experience with this?
Scots_Charles_River
05-06-2009, 19:37
I don't want to appear rude but, is that addressed to anyone Nick or just for Lewis? Just wondered because I'm looking for the same thing. :-)
Cheers
Sorry, just him, should have PMed him. Will get his postal address.
I have too much kit and as we have mega midges up here, a mozzy net is best. I also have another hammock I got in a market in provence so don't really need 3 hammocks.:lmao:
Nick
I take it the dd tarp is quite good due to the fact theve sold out of them :D ?
anyone have any experience with this?
I've got a 3x3m DD, and I've never had a single problem with it. Packs down pretty darn small, very versatile, light but still hardwearing (used it as a groundsheet a couple of times and had no snags or rips luckily!), good workmanship involved in the loops etc...
I'm not suprised they've sold out :)