Recommendation for new Hammock

**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.-...s-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

Originally Posted by WaffleBox

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/structu...idgelines.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

Originally Posted by hacktorious

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.

THUNDERBIRD.JPG

**hacktorious** · 08-04-2015, 18:46

Originally Posted by Zilla

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.

THUNDERBIRD.JPG

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