What hammock would you gift a new hanger?

**gakayaker** · 11-26-2010, 14:57

Looking at the possibility of gifting a hammock to someone for Christmas this year. She mostly camps at places with a short hike in (1-3 Miles) so it would be nice if it was relatively light weight and it would also be nice if it was a "complete kit", being at least hammock + suspension.

The three most important factors are that I don't spend more than $100, it is SUPER easy to hang and that I can get it by christmas.

Knowing this, what would you get? I was looking at either an eno single nest with some sort of added suspension or a wb traveler

**eflat7** · 11-26-2010, 15:30

An Eno Hammock and suspension should be doable under 100$. You could get the hammock, then have Paul at Arrowhead Equipment make some Tree Hugger/Suspension from this stuff.

http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/a...ts/show/945363

That would be a good setup without modifying anything.

**dakotaross** · 11-26-2010, 15:58

Originally Posted by gakayaker

...be nice if it was a "complete kit", being at least hammock + suspension.

The three most important factors are that I don't spend more than $100, it is SUPER easy to hang and that I can get it by christmas.

How about Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter and Tree slings for $78 total. Speaking of "complete kit", I wouldn't consider it complete with a tarp. Hennessy has a non-asym diamond tarp for $30, so that would be close, but a little over your $100 limit. I assume insulation would be a pad.

**HamMike** · 11-26-2010, 16:04

I just ordered a couple Grand Trunk camo hammocks from Amazon for under 20 bucks each. I plan to put one in the white elephant gift exchange at work.

**optimator** · 11-26-2010, 16:20

No brainer... Warbonnet Traveler

**gakayaker** · 11-26-2010, 16:33

Originally Posted by optimator

No brainer... Warbonnet Traveler

that is what I would really like to get but I am not sure it will get here in time.

**creativeKayt** · 11-26-2010, 16:40

If it isn't going to arrive on time, you could always draw up a really cute coupon for the WB Traveler, that shows a cartoon rendering of your friend tucked in it. Kinda like the Flat Henry or something, with Santa flying overhead.

**HamMike** · 11-26-2010, 16:43

Oh yeah forgot to say unless it was for me then in that case a WB.

**gakayaker** · 11-26-2010, 17:08

just sent an email to brandon asking him if a traveler would arrive in time (and possibly a door kit I have been looking to add on my edge tarp)

Fingers Crossed..

**BrianWillan** · 11-26-2010, 18:07

Originally Posted by optimator

No brainer... Warbonnet Traveler

+1 one on that. It is pretty much the only hammock that has a decent suspension (webbing and cinch bucklers) included along with a ridgeline as a standard feature. Single and dual layer options too.

Granted getting it before Christmas at this point may be a challenge, although they are currently in stock at Warbonnet.

Cheers

Brian