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    Senior Member halfastronomical's Avatar
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    Good first hammock for my dad?

    OK, so my dad had been hammock camping with me twice, and he wants to go back...The last 2 hammocks that I put him in, he really didn't like very well. I gave him a Lawson Hammock and he liked it, but wanted something that he cough use his new incubator with more easily, so I let him borrow A GT Skeeter Beeter UL and it was too small of course. I already gave him an UL that would not be so great for him since he is 6'2 and 220.

    My question:

    What is a good starter CAMPING hammock for him that is fairly cheap and big enough for him to stretch out and be totally comfortable.(I already spent too much jack outfitting his big butt this year, lol) My next option that I have is to let him try some home made stuff and a GT AT Shelter that is around here somewhere.

    Any suggestions?

    Thank ye!

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    Senior Member Brute1100's Avatar
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    Why not give him a shot in a tablecloth hammock... It should be big enough and wouldn't cost a whole lot...
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    How about a Wilderness logics Snipe or Owl? I got my self a snipe. I'm 6'3 and I love it! it's long. And the Knotty mods are awesome! Really comfortable flat lay. Here Shug will show you what's up!http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plpp&v=6WsBGnwTi00
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    Senior Member DivaB's Avatar
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    If he isn't into UL than I'd also vote for the tablecloth hammock. My "name" hammocks have been put to the side since this past spring because I can't beat the comfort of my tablecloth hammock. https://www.tableclothsfactory.com/ Go to rectangle tablecloths, then go to Crinkle Taffeta and pick the size and color. No sewing required, edges are already done. Many of us have been using them this year.

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    ButtInASling can fix the problem.

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    I dont think you can get a more perfect hammock for a newb than the dbl nest!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LoganWildcats View Post
    I dont think you can get a more perfect hammock for a newb than the dbl nest!
    I second the ENO Double and if you can get one from REI and he doesn't like it, you can return it for a full refund!

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    I'd suggest the Lite Owl, or BIAS WW.

    Let him lay in the Pink Goodness and see if he likes the feel (you may have to blindfold him first) If he likes it, just get you another tablecloth and you're good to go.
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    Take him to a Hang, he really needs to tryout different hammocks. I know there are some winter hangs, or wait until Spring when there will be more group hangs.

    My daughter and I started out with Eagles Nest Outfitters Hammocks. We purchased them from a Outdoors Sporting Goods Store, I think they were selling them for cost, because we paid $15.00 USD, plus another $5.00 for the straps. These were brand new, we had a choice of colors, single or double, they were on ENO's display rack.

    Anyway, we have doubles. I find they are a tight fit on my shoulders, but then I am not fond of anything fitting tight on my shoulders. I have three Hennessy's, they and my shoulders do fine. I have found I am happier without the bug netting. I now dislike being enclosed. Your father could be having that sort of feeling in some of the hammocks he has tried.

    Beds are frequently difficult to purchase, they have to fit your body and your needs for softness or firmness, also your warmth factors. Hammocks have the same "fit" requirements, they are a bed, a place to lounge and sleep. Trying out different models is important to finding your own personal fit.

    I went from large hammocks to the Hyperlite that works very well for me, plus it does not pinch my shoulders. But then again I am short, I just have shoulder issues, I do not want anything tight over my shoulders or upper arms.

    Tell him to wait for a Hang where he can examine other hammocks, to learn what he wants. Anticipation is a good thing, adds a little spice to life, something to look forward to.

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    Senior Member DivaB's Avatar
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    Really, for better comfort, longer length, about the same weight, and better price, I'd skip the Eno DN (which I have and it is now my loaner) and go for the crinkle taffeta tablecloth.

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