Dream Hammock with Integrated Bug Net vs WBBB

[laghang]

I have both but prefer the WBBB because I really like the footbox and the shelf. DreamHammock is fantastic and they offer a lot of options (though no footbox or shelf because these are patented by WB), but you get more out of it if you have a bit of experience and know what you like. Although I got my DH after using hammocks for 3 years, I apparently picked a fabric that doesn't suit my needs. Since I get a backache when using the hammock for a night, I haven't really used it a lot. When I order my next DH, I'll definitely not make that mistake again. If you know what you want, DH is hard to beat. They have some pretty unique features.

That's good to know! What fabric did you use? Why did you feel it didn't suit your needs? What fabrics do you like and why?

[hutzelbein]

That's good to know! What fabric did you use? Why did you feel it didn't suit your needs? What fabrics do you like and why?

I got a 1.1oz nylon ripstop double layer. My WBBBs are 1.0oz and 1.1oz double layers as well, but not all fabrics are created equal. Stretch makes my back ache, and the 1.1oz ripstop DH used seems to have more than the WB ripstops. At least that is my guess, because I wouldn't know why I get backaches in the DH otherwise. It could be some design feature, but in the end it's a simple gathered end hammock.

If I would order another DreamHammock now, I would probably go for a double layer made from 1.0oz Robic XL or 1.0oz Hexon. I'm still in the progress of making a Robic DL, but the fabric looks and feels very similar to what WB is using. And while I haven't yet used a 1.0oz Hexon DL, I love my 2.4oz Hexon single layer hammock. But fabric choice is very personal. You might feel exactly the opposite. That's why experience helps when ordering with DH.

[GI_Weezy]

For me the big difference with a Dream you have a huge choice of colors and fabrics as well as many add on custom features. With the WBBB XLC you only get a couple options.
Both hammocks fell great and I have no issues getting to sleep in either of them.

If you would like to look at a bunch(~200) of pictures of different hammocks in random setting checkout my flicker page. Feel free to ask about any of them that is what this forum is all about.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/outand...57632322638444

A most excellent gallery sir!

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[GI_Weezy]

I got a 1.1oz nylon ripstop double layer. My WBBBs are 1.0oz and 1.1oz double layers as well, but not all fabrics are created equal. Stretch makes my back ache, and the 1.1oz ripstop DH used seems to have more than the WB ripstops. At least that is my guess, because I wouldn't know why I get backaches in the DH otherwise. It could be some design feature, but in the end it's a simple gathered end hammock.

If I would order another DreamHammock now, I would probably go for a double layer made from 1.0oz Robic XL or 1.0oz Hexon. I'm still in the progress of making a Robic DL, but the fabric looks and feels very similar to what WB is using. And while I haven't yet used a 1.0oz Hexon DL, I love my 2.4oz Hexon single layer hammock. But fabric choice is very personal. You might feel exactly the opposite. That's why experience helps when ordering with DH.

I lay on a dutch double 1.6 hexon... I'll tell you it feels like there is more flex in my Amsteel than that hammock material. I imagine double layered 1.1 hexon would feel very solid as well.

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[OutandBack]

A most excellent gallery sir!

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Thank you. Hammocking is my hobby and it is so much cheaper than motorhomes or ski boats

[scwildcat]

I got a 1.1oz nylon ripstop double layer. My WBBBs are 1.0oz and 1.1oz double layers as well, but not all fabrics are created equal. Stretch makes my back ache, and the 1.1oz ripstop DH used seems to have more than the WB ripstops. At least that is my guess, because I wouldn't know why I get backaches in the DH otherwise. It could be some design feature, but in the end it's a simple gathered end hammock.

If I would order another DreamHammock now, I would probably go for a double layer made from 1.0oz Robic XL or 1.0oz Hexon. I'm still in the progress of making a Robic DL, but the fabric looks and feels very similar to what WB is using. And while I haven't yet used a 1.0oz Hexon DL, I love my 2.4oz Hexon single layer hammock. But fabric choice is very personal. You might feel exactly the opposite. That's why experience helps when ordering with DH.

How did you get a 1.1 from DH. The website says 1.1 and 1.0 robis not allowed for single or outside layers on doubles?

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[breyman]

I've used both. Agree with others that both are amazing choices, but I prefer the WBBB XLC due to the footbox and shelf. Small things but important for me as a gathered end can tend to not give as great a night sleep as my Ridgerunner.

[hutzelbein]

How did you get a 1.1 from DH. The website says 1.1 and 1.0 robis not allowed for single or outside layers on doubles?

It's a while since I ordered my DH. They used to make even 1.1oz single layer hammocks then. I understand why they stopped doing that, but I didn't know that they had stopped making double layer hammocks from 1.0oz and 1.1oz fabrics, too... There must have been too many careless users and too many ripped hammocks. Shame.