Hammock recommendation please.

[nickliv]

Right. I have been a committed ground sleeper for the last 37 years, but I have a 'beer in the sun' hammock in the garden, and am wondering about returning to the trees.

SO I'm looking for an inexpensive hammock, because I might not like it, but it needs to be strong, otherwise I'll return to the ground in an unpleasant unexpected manner, and it needs to be comfortable, because determined as I am not to like it, I'm up for being proved wrong.

[patrols]

Hennessy hammocks are very good I have used one for years with no problems,simple to put up and very comfy.

[The Big Lebowski]

Tenth wonder do a range on ebay from £15 up... If you want a really comfy hammock, it needs a foot box really, but will cost several times more.

Happy hunting

[Big Stu 12]

I got a DD Travel Hammock found it great.... I liked the idea it can be used as a Bivi as well..

[allfatherodin]

I second the tenth wonder hammock. I bought a couple for me and my brother. I got the 3 layer hornet, and for what you get it's a steal. Very nice silky material, as well.... Not to mention they are "gathered end" hammocks, so you can use them on the ground and you'll have just as much room as you would in a regular rectangular tent (although height wise you'll have to crawl into it).

[Dangerous Dan]

I've used a DD frontline for a few years now and quite happy with it. Just moved to a DIY number to give a few more tweaking options

[sandbag47]

DD hammocks all the way!!!!

[Noddy]

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[gabrielsdad]

i cant recommend DD hammocks enough. there service is second to non. i've only ever used a DD, so cant comment on others. all i know is i walked a long way last year, and the only time i as dry was in my hammock and tarp! i bet if you order it today it will arrive tomorrow! im 6'6'' and had loads of room. i saw they have a pack with everything you need to get started for about £100 including a pack! go with DD direct if you do decide on one

[pauljm116]

I use a DD camping hammock and think its great, you can zip a sleeping mat in or even zip yourself in to make a cocoon. Always had superb service from DD too.

[tiger stacker]

Go Outdoors had a couple haning up in the tent section.

[bushcraftmyway]

make one yourself - it's quite straightforward...

[nickliv]

Right. I had a shot in a DD frontline last week. You have about 10 days to talk me out of one. But only if you're going to talk me INTO another one.

[Chiseller]

Right. I had a shot in a DD frontline last week. You have about 10 days to talk me out of one. But only if you're going to talk me INTO another one.

I'd say .....don't go for a DD frontline !
Go for a DD Travel more room, more options, more comfort IMO. We've got both, and its traveller for me. Their customer support is Tiptop :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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[Badger74]

Are the travel and the frontline different sizes? I always thought it was difference in material of the hammock, one waterproof, the other not.

[Chiseller]

My travel is a fair chunk wider than my frontline

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[bushytoo]

Hennessy hammocks definitely, worth every penny after reading some old threads about the DD tarp ripping easily, I don't really trust their products.

[Trunks]

I have a DD traveller, it's cheap & good for the money. I also have a UK Hammocks/blackbird style one, more expensive, lighter & comfier. Just ordered a dream hammocks dangerbird, not got it yet, but hoping it will be "the one" for me

Never heard a bad thing about HH too, so I suppose it depends on your requirements & budget...


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[gregor-scott]

+1 for Hennessy, I switched from a DD a while back and they are so much better it's rediculous, my DD broke and needed repairs twice in three trips out, the HH has done 10+ trips and is like new still. well worth the extra $ in my opinion.

[nickliv]

Budget, god point. Whatever I can get for the mahoosive pile of crap in the garage which I'm ebaying.

[Trunks]

Other things you need to consider are your weight & height. Will it support you & is it long enough?


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[nickliv]

6 ft 3, 16 stone

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[rik_uk3]

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/l...ndex_30838.htm

Looks good

[Trunks]

6 ft 3, 16 stone

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At 16 stone you'll be fine in the frontline, check the ratings on the others. You'll need more than a single layer of 1.1 ripstop. The main factor will be your height. You might find some shorter hammock uncomfortable!


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[Shewie]

Warbonnet Blackbird or Nomads Land XXL with DIY bugnet if you're on a tight budget

[Bucephalas]

+1 for the DD traveller. I also have the DD Frontline and I think the traveller is more comfy. I've never had a condensation problem as reported by some, but one theory is that those using an air filled sleep mat suffer more for some reason.

I'm sure the Warbonnets are great hammocks, but the OP asked for recommendations on an inexpensive hammock, and Warbonnet are not that imo.

[nickliv]

Hi guys. The more I look at them,(And I thought that the options were DD and HH,) the more I like the look of the WB hammocks too. This isn't getting any easier. Budget's gone up to 150 ish, inc tarp. (Hidden in the pile of mancrap in the garage there's a Paslode nailer, which seem to be making decent ching on the bay atm)

[salad]

I went thru the same thing you are going thru a while back , I ended up talking myself up in price to a warbonnet blackbird. I am very happy I did it

[nickliv]

I've plumped for the dd frontline, cost and familiarity won me over in the end. I'll let you know my findings. Thanks to all.

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[Hammock_man]

Excellent Choice, don't forget the 'biner mod and the snake skins. Make life so easy.