$16 Hammock

I finally got to hang my new $16 hammock from hammocks.com.

From the pics and what I received, it is just as TTTM, Trek, ENO HAAB double models. There is no labeling what so ever on it. Two cords came with it already in the end channels. No hooks.

The stitching was straight some places - very off line in others and some loose threads. Could these be seconds from the bigger name brands? Although all are the same color pattern - dark olive with light olive side pannels. Maybe they are what the manufacturere use to train the workers to sew?

I set it up and my bottom touched the ground. The included ropes stretch.

I re-tied my HF straps to the ropes right up nest to the fabric. Much less stretch. Very comfy, soft material, get nice flat lay on only slight diagonal. I could easily lay on my side or turn, sit, whatever and it all held my 260# fine.

HOWEVER the side panels flapped over the top closing it off. This would be great for cooler temps, but it got too warm and plus I couldn't see out.

Was I doing something wrong? :confused: It seems the side panels are almost too much material. What say you ENO DN users.

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Depending on the amount of sag, the sides of a HAAB hammock can be floppy. Try hanging with a little less sag and see what happens.

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Originally Posted by campcrafter

HOWEVER the side panels flapped over the top closing it off. This would be great for cooler temps, but it got too warm and plus I couldn't see out.

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How about adding some side tieouts like a Hennessy? I did this to my one DIY hammock and it works nicely to keep hammock from closing off. But you still can't see out.

It looks very similar to my Skeeter Beeter Pro, only without the bug netting. The tan sidewalls look longer on that one though, mine are only about 3 or 4 inches.

Yeah, with the double hammocks the sides can close over you if you don't have enough sag. Put a ridgeline on it, after you replace the stock cord. I plan on not using the channels on the ends, but whipping the end after gathering it around a center cord. The 'whipping' will be one or two plastic cable ties. The center cord will just be to have something to gather it around. Since I'm putting the cord in there anyway, I'll put a loop in the end that sticks inside the hammock to clip the ridgeline to with a carabiner, and to hold it from that stress I'll put a big knot, such as a Monkey Fist knot in the end sticking out the other side.

I agree that these look like seconds from the manufacture for the name brands. Well worth the price, and nothing I've seen so far compromises the hammock itself. Just the straightness of some of the sewing, and a few loose threads hanging outside of th rolled edges.

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Originally Posted by HappyCamper

How about adding some side tieouts like a Hennessy? I did this to my one DIY hammock and it works nicely to keep hammock from closing off. But you still can't see out.

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Thought of that - but did not have time to try it.


Also Has anyone noticed if it matter if the hammoc is hung up side down? It occurred to me after looking a HC4U TTTM pics that the stuff sack was backwards on my when I hung it.

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Originally Posted by Shadowmoss

I plan on not using the channels on the ends, but whipping the end after gathering it around a center cord. The 'whipping' will be one or two plastic cable ties.

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Hey that's a thought to solve my issue with the travel hammock side walls being uncomfortable when using the hammock as a chair. I guess I could just cinch up a bit more in the middle to even out the sag to edge tension to make it less painful across the back of the legs.

Would it be feasable to cut off the side panels?

Thought of that too! A stitch ripper would do the job. Might have to do some repair at the channels ends. I'm not quite ready to make that mod yet though.

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I like the extra material on the sides b/c when it a little bit colder at night I take th attached bag which has my glasses, etc. in it and flop over me to enclose the hammock like a peapod.

Can i just tie my rings directly to the cords that came with the hammock? Or can i yse some sort of other rope to replace it? Weight is not an issue at the moment, just trying to get this hammock up so i dont fall down :)

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Originally Posted by Growler

Can i just tie my rings directly to the cords that came with the hammock?

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I was wondering same thing.

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Originally Posted by Growler

Can i just tie my rings directly to the cords that came with the hammock?

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I was wondering same thing. (PS: mine just shipped.)

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Originally Posted by campcrafter

I finally got to hang my new $16 hammock from hammocks.com.

From the pics and what I received, it is just as TTTM, Trek, ENO HAAB double models. There is no labeling what so ever on it. Two cords came with it already in the end channels. No hooks.

The stitching was straight some places - very off line in others and some loose threads. Could these be seconds from the bigger name brands? Although all are the same color pattern - dark olive with light olive side pannels. Maybe they are what the manufacturere use to train the workers to sew?

I set it up and my bottom touched the ground. The included ropes stretch.

I re-tied my HF straps to the ropes right up nest to the fabric. Much less stretch. Very comfy, soft material, get nice flat lay on only slight diagonal. I could easily lay on my side or turn, sit, whatever and it all held my 260# fine.

HOWEVER the side panels flapped over the top closing it off. This would be great for cooler temps, but it got too warm and plus I couldn't see out.

Was I doing something wrong? :confused: It seems the side panels are almost too much material. What say you ENO DN users.

cc

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are the 16 dollar hammocks still around:cool:neo

I just checked and the item is OUT OF STOCK

You might check back next week at http://www.hammocks.com/hammocks/cam...blehammock.cfm

You could attach rings to stock cord, but be ready for stretch. I recommend replacing.

CC

Campcrafter's right. They are out of stock.

Crazy

Unfortunately the hammock.net site order now link directs you to hammocks.com where you find it out of stock. :(

Sorry NEO and to think the stock number (NEO11) has your name in it.

cc

OK HC that's scary.

Did you get yours yet?

Not yet. They just stuck it in mail today. I must have got one of the last ones.

Got it for my beaufriend. I'm not sure he'll like hammocking so this is a cheap way for him to try it. I have extra support lines, etc. all I needed was the hammock. $19 bucks shipped. Great!

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Originally Posted by Growler

Can i just tie my rings directly to the cords that came with the hammock? Or can i yse some sort of other rope to replace it? Weight is not an issue at the moment, just trying to get this hammock up so i dont fall down :)

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I'd go with something like Spyderline but the stock rope may be o.k

Here's an idea......take the rope run thru the chanel just like it came, and on one side of the rope, form a larkshead around the rings, then run that same end of the rope back thru the channel. You will then have two pieces of rope side by side on the opposite end of the chanel as the rings. Then just cinch it together by tying a basic knot like this.......this is the knot that comes on the Treklight as well as TTTM hammocks.
Take each end of the rope and run them across the double rope at the rings. One piece goes to the left of both pieces of rope and one goes to the right of those ropes. Then just tie a basic knot using both free ends of the rope. It may not seem like it will be strong enough but it is. The chanel is taking most of the load. I can imagine this might sound nutty to some with my instructions. Let me know if you need additional help. Of course this is just one idea. I'm thinking that if you dont have much rope length between the chanel and the rings, stretch might not be a big deal.

received mine and Nest has already modified it removing the ropes and adding a ridge line. Trying it out tomorrow night. It's a good foot longer than my ENO double (which is too short for me and I'm probably going to sell it). I just can't get comfortable in it, so we'll see how the $16 one works!

You know, I ordered one of these during the sale, and got a message a week later that they were on backorder. I still haven't received mine. :(

I had the same thing happen to me so I called them. Young lady that answered told me that she was sure they were not going to get any more of those $16 ones anytime soon and refunded my purchase and shipping that day.

I also Emailed and was told they were discontinued and would I like a refund.

That was a tuff one to answer :)