Why would you use a DN alone, over a SN? Just curious as I have seen several double nest users here. Is it just roomier?
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Why would you use a DN alone, over a SN? Just curious as I have seen several double nest users here. Is it just roomier?
The Double nest is wider. Some of the folks here like myself appreciate the extra fabric on the sides of the DN. I think it gives me a flatter lay. Although there are those who own the DN and remove the extra fabric from the sides. As sometimes the "flaps of fabric" can get in the way. All based on what you prefer. I own both and I like the DN better for the extra room.
We have both but I like the DN just a little flatter and roomier for me. Also good just in case one of the younger kids wants in... the 2 legged or 4 legged kind.
a little more room and being a big guy I like the fact that it doesn't scream please NO! when I get in it.
I have a DN, I like the extra with. My youngest boy has a SN, it's great for him being he's only 6. I have slept in it and find the DN is a flatter lay.
yes the DN is more roomy but am a small guy so i prefer the SN but its all just about opinions.
What I did not like about the SN was the seam of the side fabric would catch me under my shoulder. It was enough to bother me and make me not want to use it. That's just me.
I have both and honestly, I prefer the single. The double has way to much fabric on the sides, it's either on my face or has a cat caught under it. I get just as good a lay in the single without all the fabric woes. I think the kittykats like the single better too, they don't like the "trapped" feeling...
It will depend alot on how big/tall you are. I have single and double wide hammocks and preferr the wider hammocks as I am a big guy (6ft 2 and 280lbs).
I am only 5'6"; I started with the DN and really enjoyed it. Being wider it allowed me to get on a really nice diagonal for a flat lie. The extra fabric didn't bother me much. Once in a while when it is really windy it would flap on me a bit, but I found it handy for pulling around myself and cocooning when I wanted to sleep late and the sun to go away :lol:
I have GTs, not ENOs... But I understand they are extremely similar. I have both the double and the single and while the double's extra room is nice, for backpacking I find the single is just fine. I can get the same lay in both, it just takes a little more work in the single.
Double nest is your best shot. Make sure when you get it toss the rope crap out of the hammock and the caribeeners and put whoopies or continuous loop their the best. Do not buy their suspension,tarps or underquilt I can tell you its crap the only good thing is it does not strech. The under quilt does not have quality down and messed up baffles."Their Tarps are crap you can get a better bang for your buck with cottage vendors. But just like everybody says DN is pretty good for you ENO wise. The wider the hammock the better your lay so get as long and wide as you can.
Honestly, I like their new atlas straps. I use my ENO when car camping and weight isn't an issue, and their atlas straps are a breeze to set up, albeit a little heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninjahamockman
So the best thing to get is a DN?.... im new with hammock camping . never camped in one before. I was looking to get the SN. Cause im not that tall. Im 5'8 about 200 pounds. Im pretty short and stocky.... I just thought the SN was good enough or should I get the DN. Thanks
Get the dn it's not much bigger or heavier when packed and its roomier! Plus you might want to share it sometime.
you are in the right place to ask questions.. keep searching and pick threads w/ lots of responses..:D:D:D
boy howdy your in 4 a treat if you keep your seat.
You'll read the phrase "Dial it in" alot on this forum. Many times a small adjustment will dramatically affect your comfort (structural ridgeline length, underquilt taughtness ect). I think you'd find that you could get comfortable in a SN but, the DN will have a larger margin for error or "sweet spot". It will be easier/faster to "Dial it in" with a DN.
Either way you'll learn alot.
Good Luck.
Hmm... DoubleNest or Single? Snipe!
Double nest for sure. I bought a One Link system with the single nest because it's about the same width as some of my other comfortable hammocks. Turns out that width includes the extra fabric "wings" sewn on to the edges. That extra fabric doesn't really seem to contribute to weight-bearing, and effectively makes the hammock quite a bit narrower... For instance, a $15 Texsport Hobo Hammock 2 is almost identical in actual sheet length/width as the single nest. I can lay very comfortably in that hammock, and it doesn't take me long to find the sweet spot (I'm a side sleeper). I gave up on trying to get comfortable in the single nest and ordered the double.
Most of my time is spent trekking in the jungle or paddling a sea kayak. I love every part of my One Link system with Atlas straps, and wouldn't change a thing other than the carabiners. ENO sells quality ones, but they're around $17 for two. You can get the same biner from REI for around $6 each. I wouldn't use the new 400 pound ones that come with any new hammock.
Cheers,
Matt
I wouldn't get either...too expensive for what they are. For that price you can get one from our wonderful cottage guys such as BIAS and have a quality piece of gear. But then again, if everyone did what I suggest this thread would've never happened...
Get the DN. you won't be disappointed. Also, unlike some here, I really like the Eno Atlas straps. They don't stretch and are very adjustable. You can always modify later. Personally I think as a newbie, its always best to grow into your hammock, and modify down the road after YOU personally have tried it out and evaluated whats best for YOU.
That being said, happy hammocking!
I have 2 sets of ENO Atlas straps and love them. If you get on Austin Kayak's email listing, you can get their 15% off coupons and get them cheap at:
http://www.austinkayak.com/
I wound up getting a SN and a set of whoopies from arrowhead equipment. I don't want to use the carabiners... I'm trying to figure out how to get the variable loop to attach to the hammock loop end, so I can use the other end and do the hennessy lashings. It's not working so far.
Fold the loop closed and put it though the end, then put the fixed exe though the loop and pull it tight. Why not put the fixed eye though like normal?
:thumbup: sounds good too me(heres a video showing you how to do it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXlw...e_gdata_player
Love it! Going to do that this weekend. I can attach the adjustable ridge line to the loop at the same time and solve another problem. Still trying to figure out how to use my tree straps with the whoopies without needing some type of carabiner or metal attachment. But I'm getting there. Even with the metal carabiners in the ENO bag (and the Hennessy tree straps) the ENO is lighter. The Hennessy feels roomier though, side to side.Quote:
Originally Posted by sketch
I'm 6'1 and I own a single nest. I must say it is far to short for me to get a comforatable nights sleep in. Its great for lounging or a quick nap though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Yv...e_gdata_playerQuote:
Originally Posted by Theosus
Instead of a carabiner clipped on the webbing around the tree. It works just as good to run the webbing through the loop rather then using the carabiner. And if you use this method instead of a rod for the marlin spike hitch. You could use a stick that you can get in the woods....
I dont really like the whoppie sling... I replaced the carabiner on the hammock with a soft shackle and two decender rings on each end. Then I have a10 foot webbing strap on each end that I rap around the tree, put it through the loop then put the end of the strap though the decender rings. That away ill be able to adjust my hammock easily.
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Originally Posted by Theosus
Here's a good video on the way the I explained from above...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPpn...e_gdata_player
And here's how I do it with webbing.. it was a little hard to explain....and this guy has all kinds of nice videos on hammocks. You should check them out on your down time.Quote:
Originally Posted by sketch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lOT...e_gdata_player
Thanks for everyone's help! I used those videos and replaced my ENO suspension today. I removed the factory stuff and put in the whoopies and the adjustable ridge line. I also figured out how to use my existing hennessy tree straps and the whoopies together without carrying additional carabiners, toggles, or other stuff. After all, I already carry two durable aluminum poles that make decent toggles: my hiking poles.
Now I want to go back and redo my hennessy
ha! Can so agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Overgrown
Got my eno dn In the mail. This weekend im setting it up and putting a ridge line on it.... how long do you have your ridge line?
I don't know... That's the nice thing about the adjustable ridge line. You can change it if it doesn't work out. I just moved it a little until it was comfortable.
83% of the hammock length is a popular starting point and then lengthen or shorten according to your comfort level.Quote:
Originally Posted by sketch