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Almost every new poster (myself included) 1st post goes something like this;" Hi I'm so and so and I've been camping for X number of years. I'm new to or just discovered hammock camping, so what should I buy?" So I thought a poll of what people would recomend might be interesting to experianced hangers and helpful to newcomers.
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Well, hopefully it's just different enough that I'm not rained out. But it's a good thing I brought a poncho to the parade, just in caseOriginally Posted by Ramblinrev
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"In your face space coyote"-HJS
To me, the ENO is sort of the classic entry level hammock. You can find out if you like sleeping a full night in a hammock without breaking the bank.
I considered Hennessy Hammocks because that's how I started, but the ENO is just SO much more economical if (like me) you already had a tarp of your own.
I gotta agree with others, the ENO is a great hammock, particularly from an entry-level standpoint. It was my first hammock and I still have one for my son to use when we go camping. It's also an excellent hammock for lounging use or to loan to a friend who's curious about hammocking. Get rid of it if you must, but I'd advise you to keep it around. You never know when it'll come in handy.
"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
I will also go with DIY. I know that is kind of backward since most people getting into hammocks are pretty clueless and just want to get one. They are SO easy to make though. The design is quite simple and you do not even have to sew your first one. Like another poster said, just make one real quick and lay in it to see if it is something that might work out.
Plus, while we all have our personal favorites, they may not be the best choice for a noob based on their needs. Needs can include climate, purpose (hiking, car, motorcycle, etc..), physical characteristics of said noob, and of course...budget.
Difficult to tell someone just getting started to go spend a couple hundred bucks on a Cadillac hammock when there are dozens of perfectly good Fords out there for less money. Besides, does anybody really have just one hammock?
Trust nobody!
Yep. Dancer does.
"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
Doesn't count.Yep. Dancer does.
She also has access to you, which means access to additional hammocks.
Trust nobody!
Technicalities. You should have been a lawyer.Doesn't count.
She also has access to you, which means access to additional hammocks.
"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl
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