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hacktorious
08-04-2015, 08:29
Hey folks.

I'm looking for recommendations for a new hammock. I've owned and used many hammocks over the years, but am looking to get others opinions. In the past I've owned an HH Ultralite. I like to keep a light pack. The main reason I sold it was because it didn't have a zipper in the netting. Now with the new version I think it might be a favorite. I really like the ridge-line and the ease of setting up the hammock. They are amazing in bad weather too. I have multiple JRB quilts which fit nicely underneath. I like my pack to be light so I always used the original small tarp with the HH.

My current setup is a Claytor Exped with a MacCat Standard. I am selling my Clark because I never use it.

I'm looking for comments on the HH and any suggestions on other brand hammocks. A lot has changed since I have been in the market for new gear!

My two main priorities are weight and comfort.

Thanks.

MDSH
08-04-2015, 09:23
BIAS still does a lightweight hammock: http://www.buttinasling.com/wewemi.html and you can get a bug net there.

Dutch sells hammock bodies and nets: http://www.dutchwaregear.com/10-ft.-netless-hammock.html

Papa Smurf does Dream Hammocks and offers a lightweight material: http://www.dream-hammock.com/Hammocks.html

And Warbonnet does a great job: http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/

I've probably forgotten someone.

Razorkeen
08-04-2015, 10:00
If you're looking for features then I would second warbonnet in a heartbeat. Otherwise it's hard to beat Dutch for a simple gathered end hammock.

WaffleBox
08-04-2015, 10:08
Also take a look at Simply Light Designs and Hammeck. Both offer great hammocks made out of your choice of lightweight materials, and can include integrated bugnets if that is important to you.

I think any of the options listed in this thread will be more comfortable than the Hennessey because they are longer (but still lighter), which makes a big difference.

hacktorious
08-04-2015, 12:47
Also take a look at Simply Light Designs and Hammeck. Both offer great hammocks made out of your choice of lightweight materials, and can include integrated bugnets if that is important to you.

I think any of the options listed in this thread will be more comfortable than the Hennessey because they are longer (but still lighter), which makes a big difference.

Do any of these options have a structural ridge-line?

Zilla
08-04-2015, 12:57
Hmm, lightwieght, ridgeline, intergrated bugnet, Super comfortable,, Simple, ----

http://www.dream-hammock.com/Hammocks.html

WaffleBox
08-04-2015, 12:57
Any hammock from any of the cottage vendors with an integrated bug net will have a structural ridgeline. If you opt for a hammock without an integrated bug net, you can get a structural ridgeline to add to the hammock from most vendors for around $6-7. For example:

http://www.dutchwaregear.com/structural-and-adjustable-ridgelines.html

hacktorious
08-04-2015, 15:02
The dreamhammock t-bird looks sweet!!!! I'm comparing it to the blackbird. Unfortunately warbonnet takes 2 weeks. I'm leaning more towards the t-bird as a result. Any comments on the T-bird?

Zilla
08-04-2015, 17:18
The dreamhammock t-bird looks sweet!!!! I'm comparing it to the blackbird. Unfortunately warbonnet takes 2 weeks. I'm leaning more towards the t-bird as a result. Any comments on the T-bird?

I got one almost a year ago in the new Hyper D fabric and it is the most comfortable hammock i have tried, by the way between my wife and i we have over 15 hammocks.
Working with Papa Smurf was easy, very nice people and all hammocks are built by him or someone in his familt, Smurf built in the USA, send him a pm and tell him what you have in mind, you will be surprised at how many options you will have..This is my Thunderbird.DL,72Inch, 11 footer.

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hacktorious
08-04-2015, 18:46
I got one almost a year ago in the new Hyper D fabric and it is the most comfortable hammock i have tried, by the way between my wife and i we have over 15 hammocks.
Working with Papa Smurf was easy, very nice people and all hammocks are built by him or someone in his familt, Smurf built in the USA, send him a pm and tell him what you have in mind, you will be surprised at how many options you will have..This is my Thunderbird.DL,72Inch, 11 footer.

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Nice!!! Do you own, or have you ever tried a WB Blackbird?

Caconym
08-04-2015, 18:49
Unfortunately warbonnet takes 2 weeks. I'm leaning more towards the t-bird as a result. Any comments on the T-bird?

I pulled the trigger on a DangerBird a week ago. If wait time is a concern you should know Dream Hammock's current lead time is seven weeks due largely to backorders on the new wide material they got in. Most people seem to consider this to be well worth it. I can certainly say that Papa Smurf's service has been second to bloody none. It's also too cold to hang outdoors here at the moment (I'm pretty soft) so no rush for me.
What made me settle on Dream Hammock was the minute levels of customisation available, integrated bugnet and overcover, and the rave reviews about service, quality and comfort.

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 17:07
Too cold to hang outdoors??? I cannot comprehend that comment. LOL

Yes, I like the minute levels of customization as well.

Caconym
08-05-2015, 18:36
Too cold to hang outdoors??? I cannot comprehend that comment. LOL

I visited Maryland once. I remember fluffy white ice-demons fell from the sky.

Cold is the Aussie's secret kryptonite.

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 19:19
I grew up in Western NY (snow belt). If you want snow and cold that is the place to go in the winter. LOL

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 19:22
I pulled the trigger on a DangerBird a week ago. If wait time is a concern you should know Dream Hammock's current lead time is seven weeks due largely to backorders on the new wide material they got in. Most people seem to consider this to be well worth it. I can certainly say that Papa Smurf's service has been second to bloody none. It's also too cold to hang outdoors here at the moment (I'm pretty soft) so no rush for me.
What made me settle on Dream Hammock was the minute levels of customisation available, integrated bugnet and overcover, and the rave reviews about service, quality and comfort.

I'm confused on the description of the dangerbird. Can the overcover be taken down with the bugnet still in place? It looks like the over-cover is on the inside of the bugnet, is this correct? I envision it being similar to the clark. You can open either, but they cannot be removed. It seems obvious the either can be taken down.

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 19:47
Ok, I decided to go with a single layer 1.9oz ripstop Dangerbird. The over-cover is 1.1oz. Should be here in about 2 months. Hopefully they can speed things up, that seems a bit excessive.

http://www.dream-hammock.com/order_detail.html?order=2331

Caconym
08-05-2015, 19:52
On the Dangerbird the bugnet and overcover are permanently attached, one at each end. Each stores in a bag at their attachment points at opposite ends of the hammock.
They share a single zipper track, thus, if you zipped the bugnet out halfway, and the overcover out halfway, their zip sliders would run into eachother on the track.
The idea is that you can deploy either the bugnet or the overcover as conditions dictate.

Not being content with this, I'm having Papa Smurf sew loops on my bugnet so it can loosely drape over the outside of the overcover, and the overcover can be vented from inside the hammock. That's the plan, anyway, but I should stress that I'm quite mad.

These videos might help:

https://youtu.be/Y4_4zfhBa48

https://youtu.be/GvgC9_spAhY

Caconym
08-05-2015, 20:00
Should be here in about 2 months. Hopefully they can speed things up, that seems a bit excessive.

Like I said, they're getting slammed with orders at the moment due to a backlog of people who wanted the new 72" wide HyperD option. Compared to a big box manufacturer, sure, it's ages to wait, but when you order from Dream Hammock (or any of the cottage vendors, for that matter) you're getting a hammock that's made specifically to your order, with as much communication and answers to your questions as you can handle to make sure you get exactly what you want, and a much raved-about attention to detail. They're a family business turning out a peerless product. Them's the chips.
You have the option while you're waiting to make any adjustments you want or add any add-ons.

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 20:24
I get it. I'm just to excited and impatient. LOL

hacktorious
08-05-2015, 20:32
On the Dangerbird the bugnet and overcover are permanently attached, one at each end. Each stores in a bag at their attachment points at opposite ends of the hammock.
They share a single zipper track, thus, if you zipped the bugnet out halfway, and the overcover out halfway, their zip sliders would run into eachother on the track.
The idea is that you can deploy either the bugnet or the overcover as conditions dictate.

Not being content with this, I'm having Papa Smurf sew loops on my bugnet so it can loosely drape over the outside of the overcover, and the overcover can be vented from inside the hammock. That's the plan, anyway, but I should stress that I'm quite mad.

These videos might help:

https://youtu.be/Y4_4zfhBa48

https://youtu.be/GvgC9_spAhY

I was under the impression they could be deployed at the same time. It sounds quite interesting the way you explain it. Thanks for the vids.

Karen97
08-06-2015, 03:14
. I should stress that I'm quite mad.



You live in Canberra, nuff said :laugh:

Caconym
08-06-2015, 06:10
^ Lol. A bit rich coming from Jindabyne, but I'll take it :) ^

Karen97
08-06-2015, 08:30
^ Lol. A bit rich coming from Jindabyne, but I'll take it :) ^

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