Camping hammocks
05-16-18, 12:25 AM
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my god, I'm starting to realize this hammock thing is kind of like this bicycle thing.. now i understand why people think i'm nuts about bicycles. there are people out there who are nuts about hammocks.
warbonnet eldorado
dream hammock XXXbird
dutch chameleon
etc
etc
etc....
"why not just get both? it's gonna happen eventually"
"I love all of my hammocks"
"it's really down to personal preference"
AAAHHHHHHHHH
05-16-18, 03:44 AM
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I have all three they are suggesting. They are all great. The most innovative is Chameleon from Dutch. I have it set up as a two person hammock.
My wife uses the Dream hammock as a solo. I forgot the model but it has integrated net stashed in the left pocket and integrated cover stashed in the right...it's brilliant
I use warbonnet blackbird as a solo. I love the integrated shelf.
Neither of the three is any good without a proper underquilt.
well, i got a thread going on the hammock forum. the 3 i listed were the warbonnet eldorado, skeeter beeter, and hennessy explorer. everyone is basically telling me to go with the eldorado, which is the same as the blackbird, except cheaper and simpler.
they also suggest two more brands which are apparently just as good, the dream hammocks and dutch hammocks.
they also suggest two more brands which are apparently just as good, the dream hammocks and dutch hammocks.
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05-16-18, 03:08 PM
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05-16-18, 09:22 PM
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I am extremely happy with my ENO hammock (I have a double deluxe and a single nest) I got the one-link system so I have bug net and rainfly for when I need them. Probably the best sleep I have gotten camping is in my hammock.
I personally wouldn't go all in one but if I was going to do that ENO makes the Jungle Nest. Though having another hammock in the quiver means I could go for Junglenest and save some minor hassle with the Guardian bug net and have a plain hammock for chilling.
I personally wouldn't go all in one but if I was going to do that ENO makes the Jungle Nest. Though having another hammock in the quiver means I could go for Junglenest and save some minor hassle with the Guardian bug net and have a plain hammock for chilling.
05-17-18, 09:11 AM
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On the other hand, if you're spending a day waiting for the rain to pass by, a hammock can get old quickly.
05-17-18, 11:26 AM
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I actually enjoyed the hammock while waiting out the rain. I had a tarp on the ground though and the tarp over the hammock was good sized. I basically lounged in the hammock reading. I could get under it though and sit if I wanted. All my gear was under the hammock as well as the bike, so that was a nice added benefit as well. The nice thing is, packing up in the rain was not bad, you can pack up the hammock itself with the tarp still hanging, so you stay dry as does the hammock. The only thing wet is the tarp itself.
05-17-18, 12:06 PM
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I actually enjoyed the hammock while waiting out the rain. I had a tarp on the ground though and the tarp over the hammock was good sized. I basically lounged in the hammock reading. I could get under it though and sit if I wanted. All my gear was under the hammock as well as the bike, so that was a nice added benefit as well. The nice thing is, packing up in the rain was not bad, you can pack up the hammock itself with the tarp still hanging, so you stay dry as does the hammock. The only thing wet is the tarp itself.
05-17-18, 01:31 PM
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05-17-18, 04:39 PM
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It definitely beats side-sleeping on a pad in tent, even with a cushy air pad.
05-18-18, 03:05 PM
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05-21-18, 05:09 AM
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I sleep on my side in both my blackbird and Clark.
Now the next thing you need to is start looking up stealth/ninja/gorilla camping. If you decide to go this route keep in mind the risk and the dangers. I have never had a problem with animals, people or UFOs (lol).
Either way look up they way the neutral colors blend in to their environment.
As for the tent yes it has its place but for Texas we have the evil fire ants, chiggers, fleas ( keep that in mind) Take a sack for your shoes and keep off the ground. The dollar tree has a tiny foam kick board for kids that you can use to stand up and get dressed on. Use a knife and cut it down from top to bottom to be be able to fold it. Reinforce the cuts with some sort of tape. Also a small battery powered fan will circulate the air in there when the breeze is not available.
Now the next thing you need to is start looking up stealth/ninja/gorilla camping. If you decide to go this route keep in mind the risk and the dangers. I have never had a problem with animals, people or UFOs (lol).
Either way look up they way the neutral colors blend in to their environment.
As for the tent yes it has its place but for Texas we have the evil fire ants, chiggers, fleas ( keep that in mind) Take a sack for your shoes and keep off the ground. The dollar tree has a tiny foam kick board for kids that you can use to stand up and get dressed on. Use a knife and cut it down from top to bottom to be be able to fold it. Reinforce the cuts with some sort of tape. Also a small battery powered fan will circulate the air in there when the breeze is not available.
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Forgot to vote in... Bb warbonnet me. 
05-21-18, 05:22 AM
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One last thing. Check if your library has this but but I suggest you buy and actually read it.
It's will basically be your Bible for anything Hammock
The Untimate Hang
It's will basically be your Bible for anything Hammock
The Untimate Hang
05-21-18, 09:15 PM
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I've been looking at hammocks recently.
One thing i need to find out is for side sleepers can you really sleep in a hammock with your back straight on your side, as i can't sleep on my back? I've read side sleeping is possible in a gathered hammock if you sleep diagonally, but you really want a straight spine if you're on a bike all day no?
I'm 6ft tall, so was thinking about a ''double'' gathered hammock, OR a bridge hammock.
Like the look of this DIY bridge hammock. Just the problem of rigging up a mozzie net on it if in the tropics. ;
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One thing i need to find out is for side sleepers can you really sleep in a hammock with your back straight on your side, as i can't sleep on my back? I've read side sleeping is possible in a gathered hammock if you sleep diagonally, but you really want a straight spine if you're on a bike all day no?
I'm 6ft tall, so was thinking about a ''double'' gathered hammock, OR a bridge hammock.
Like the look of this DIY bridge hammock. Just the problem of rigging up a mozzie net on it if in the tropics. ;
Sydney Heritage Fleet
05-24-18, 11:42 AM
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I've been looking at hammocks recently.
One thing i need to find out is for side sleepers can you really sleep in a hammock with your back straight on your side, as i can't sleep on my back? I've read side sleeping is possible in a gathered hammock if you sleep diagonally, but you really want a straight spine if you're on a bike all day no?
I'm 6ft tall, so was thinking about a ''double'' gathered hammock, OR a bridge hammock.
Like the look of this DIY bridge hammock. Just the problem of rigging up a mozzie net on it if in the tropics. ;
Sydney Heritage Fleet
One thing i need to find out is for side sleepers can you really sleep in a hammock with your back straight on your side, as i can't sleep on my back? I've read side sleeping is possible in a gathered hammock if you sleep diagonally, but you really want a straight spine if you're on a bike all day no?
I'm 6ft tall, so was thinking about a ''double'' gathered hammock, OR a bridge hammock.
Like the look of this DIY bridge hammock. Just the problem of rigging up a mozzie net on it if in the tropics. ;
Sydney Heritage Fleet
The Blackbird has a footbox, designed so you can sleep diagonally across the hammock.
05-27-18, 06:09 PM
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I ordered a warbonnet eldorado double layer lightweight. It has the same cut as the xlc, except cheaper and without the storage space inside that everyone loves. But you can easily rig something up like tying the stuff sack to the ridge line. So I’m super excited !
btw warbonnet is having a sale, maybe for the weekend idk, but saved myself $30 or so
btw warbonnet is having a sale, maybe for the weekend idk, but saved myself $30 or so
