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Lots of great info on here and I agree with the cost per use, if I use something a lot I can justify spending more money on it; moreover, higher quality gear *should* last a lot longer and be...

I'll take it.

Hi everyone,

I have tried to search the forums for an answer and I have had no luck, I am sorry if it is there somewhere and I have missed it.

I have seen a king sized 'down' duvet advertised...

This is fantastic work, well done bubba74, I also especially liked the stuff suck with integrated pockets- definitely a product there that would be in high demand! I'm hoping to make my own WBBB...

Hmmm, perhaps it would seem the famous under quilt/top quilt method is the way to go... Thank you for the reply guys!

Thank you for the replies, I'll just toss that idea out then and stick with the tried and tested method!

Can't believe I got the famous Shug-shug-shuggy-shug reply to one of my threads, I feel...

Has anyone ever tried using a CCF pad suspended from underneath the hammock? Does it still provide good insulation? Any ideas anyone?

But of a funny one this, didn't know where to post it in the Top or Bottom Insulation sections.

Basically, I've seen this Kelty Trail Logic SB20 sleeping bag (rated to, you guessed it! 20 degrees)...

Sounds good, look forward to hearing your thoughts on it all!

Yeah, I've seen the video you linked in, he manages to get his sleeping bag, hammock, mosie net and tarp all in the action pack, which is pretty cool. Are you thinking of getting one?

Oh, I never knew you could use 1.1 for hammock matieral, do you know what sort of weight limit you get with it?

Cheers,
Tom.

Wow, that is very very light! What material did you use if you don't mind me asking?

I think you might have might have used the wrong model WBBB, I make it that the DD Hammock/ Mosie combination comes in at 460g (with suspension system), the Woodsman X Single at 480g (with our...

Then it sounds like the DD setup would suit you very well. I can get very diagonal on their hammocks (I have the same size as the Superlight) and I'm 6'2 so you should be able to get very diagonal. I...

But the Woodsman X is £100 compared to £82 for the DD setup. Once you get to the £100 mark you are getting into Warbonnet Blackbird territory, which everyone on here seems to love and, to me at...

Another great looking tarp- good job!

I haven't seen anything like this before, with regards to the adjustability of the slack of the net, I think it is a GREAT IDEA! Fantastic job, thanks for posting.

Cheers,
Tom.

Here is the link to the US part of their site:

http://www.ddhammocks.com/products?set_country=US

It contains all the prices in USD, however, the weights are still in grams, you will have to...

I've found this site, doesn't mention anything about sources etc. but its an interesting read:

http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_SiliconeVsPU.htm

Note:

"As far as the final fabric...

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the delay in replying, I'm currently sitting university exams, so unfortunately hammocking has had to take a back seat.

Maverick Gear, I think you've come up with a...

Looks a nice hammock there, Charlie, packs up real small. Got a nice lightweight setup also. Great work.

Cheers,
Tom.

Timberrr, I think you're onto a winner, I really like your idea, so much so I modified my setup and took it for a whirl this afternoon, I've some a few pictures to show you. Similar sort of deal...

I think both people jumping into their hammocks at the same time is the best way to move forward! Although your guyline comment is a good one. I have seen people who simply use guylines to pull the...

Hi Everyone,

I'm playing around with an idea at the moment. Having been following a couple of posts on the use of hiking poles as spreader bars I decided I wanted to give it a go, but I don't...

So is it safe to tie a marlin spike hitch and place a carabiner in the loop and then clip the whoopies onto this carabiner, so instead of loading behind the knot as I have seen many people do, you...

HYOH definitely, and each to their own, but if a SRL goes you'll only lose some sag in the hammock, if a carabiner on your suspension system fails, its going to do a bit more damage. But HYOH.

That is interesting, I would definitely like to use 1.1oz to lower the weight even further, it would be interesting to do a weight test, I may have to do this...

They are both fantastic looking carabiners, a fair bit lighter than the ones I am using by still plenty strong and load rated, dynamicsnail, I would think these are a safer option.

A thread that I started about the differences between PU and Sil coating. Ripstopbytheroll, incase any of you are unaware, runs a website selling materials for hammock camping, basically things like...

Thats definitely a competitive price, and a little lighter than my ones, but I feel when it comes to suspension I'd rather take the extra weight and know I am 100% safe, I could work with a biner...

What a funny coincidence! I wanted to to use a lighter material but I wasn't sure if it would hold my ~200lbs. But I really like the black on orange, definitely suits the hammock!

I looked at the superlight range aswell, as I have a DD Camping hammock and wanted a much lighter setup. Ended up making my own DIY gathered end hammock and have ordered the material to make my own...

Hi Jeff,

Nice to meet you, glad to find a fellow 'new-hanger'. Aah I see, the tree straps I brought when I first started hanging came with two sewn loops, one on each end, but tree huggers with...

Sounds like you're going to have a lot of stitching to take up your retirement!

But your breakdown really does show just how cost (and weight) effective it is to make your own gear, especially if...

I sure hope not! Otherwise I am going to have a very sore butt!



I look forward to seeing your finished setup, be sure to post some pictures. And you're going to do it really cheap! I hadn't...

So, this is my first attempt at a DIY project. I've got a DD Camping hammock that is a hefty 29oz, especially given the fact it doesn't have a bugnet, so I decided to make my own lightweight...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Dutch, I was not aware of UkHammocks, so thank you for bring them to my attention. I like the look of the Superfly, and everyone on here seems to rave about it. ...

Hi everyone,

I'm new to hammock camping and am looking to buy my first tarp; however, living in the UK I have a significantly reduced range to chose from. DD Hammocks, a UK based company, have...

All began last summer. I was heading off to Spain for a music festival and it was notorious for being extremely hot (around 35 degrees celsius AT NIGHT!!!) and basically impossible to sleep in a...