Menoch, welcome to the forum.
As far as comparing a M1965 hammock (army issue netted hammock), to a modern day synthetic hammock, is like asking if a Porsche is comparable to a m1a1 tank. They are completely different beast. Sure the hammocks both hold somebody while sleeping. A tank and a car both drive people down the road.
But the nylon material, the width of todays hammocks, the weight and compactness are in totally different classes.
Canvas vs ripstop nylon.
Canvas: heavy, smelly, takes forever to dry.
Ripstop: Light, compact, dries quick. Excellent strength to weight ratios.
M-1965, is a good hammock, a collectors item for the hammock guru, in my opinion. It was my first hammock 35 years ago, I wish I still had it!!
But for all out comfort, there is no real comparison to a modern day hammock. With the advancement in lightweight materials, wider fabrics, waterproof sil-nylon, versus old canvas.
If you really expect your hammock to hold up to dragging it on the ground, over briars and brambles, the answer is no hammock will do good, period. Some things werent meant to be abused. Treat the gear with the respect it deserves, and it will function fine for years to come...old army issue stuff or new modern day gear.
M1965 thread from last year Where greater minds than mine talked about the hammock.
M1965 is a fine hammock, short, narrow, heavy, smelly, and does not pack down small. But it is a functional hammock with quirks.
Skeeter Beeter makes a good product from all reports I've heard/read, I've never played in one, personally. But it is bigger, longer, lighter, and packs smaller than the M1965. And a heck of a lot more COMFORTABLE.
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