Tall Guy getting started

**maf_jr** · 04-07-2015, 20:34

Hi all,

I've been backpacking for a while and after hearing my sister talk about her new ENO I've gotten pretty excited about the idea of leaving the ground on my trips. After doing some initial research I got pretty psyched about picking up a DoubleNest, I'm a tall guy (6'4", 175), and it seemed like the right choice. However I came over here to HF and it seems like the sentiment is pretty anti-ENO. Why is that? It is shorter than some other hammocks but also wider. Wouldn't this be better for lying at an angle?

I'm curious why you all aren't fans but I trust you. Where should I look next? Seems like Dutchware might be a good option. I'd love to hear all of your input. What should a tall thin guy get without breaking the bank. How about tarps and bugnets? Thanks!

**MAD777** · 04-07-2015, 20:46

Welcome from Florida!

You'll want an 11' hammock for your height. The ENO 's are too short for you. The "Double" label denotes a wider hammock (but not for 2 people).

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-07-2015, 20:50

Shorter, heavier, overpriced, not a good value, deceptive advertising - they have no presence on HF because they're not marketing to people who research hammocks - they're preying on people who know absolutely nothing about hammocks. That's my short list on ENO.

Dutch hammocks are a great value, as is his Fronkey-style bugnet. The HH Hex or Kelty Noah 12 is a good budget tarp, but for a few bucks more you can get something lighter like the Warbonnet Edge.

**maf_jr** · 04-07-2015, 20:52

Glad I found HF then. I'll look into Dutch. Any off the bat preference of PolyD over NylonD?

**MAD777** · 04-07-2015, 21:01

Polyester doesn't stretch as much as nylon. One is not better than the other. Some people like a soft mattress and others like a firm mattress. I would pick based on your mattress preference.

It's no big deal anyway as you'll end up owning several hammocks!

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-07-2015, 21:11

I'm a fan of polyester hammocks, my first was a BIAS Hiker Lite, then I made some polyester taffeta tablecloth hammocks, and now the Dutch PolyD 1.4 is my go-to hammock.

**maf_jr** · 04-08-2015, 09:18

Great! Might have to order my PolyD this afternoon... Time to start researching suspension systems.

**weaver2469** · 04-08-2015, 09:37

I will give you the standard new guy welcome. If you haven't already, watch the 10 part series on hammock hanging by Shug Emery. Well worth your time and pretty entertaining. Here is a link to the first one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0

**maf_jr** · 04-08-2015, 16:14

Those videos answered questions I didn't even know I had, thanks!

**brohawk** · 04-09-2015, 17:11

I own a Dutch Argon and Poly D hammock. I actually prefer the argon material better. The poly has no stretch which seemed to make it easier for my top quilt to keep sliding out and the static is more than the argon. Just my two cents. Definitely want to stick with an 11' hammock. I am 6'2" @210 lbs and love the 11'.