second hammock advice

**default** · 05-10-2011, 16:46

Ok, so time to buy hammock 2. I figure ill let my wife use the eno when we're both out, and for general lounging. Heres what I need: some kind of skeeter netting, tarp (cheap. Over $ 100 is a bit daunting , so its optional) and easy to use.
I'm 6 ft, 275 ish. I'm thinking the only choice is a wbbb 1.7 double. I'd like a griz bridge but I'm too fat. HELP

**Apollo2112** · 05-10-2011, 17:25

You could try the Grand Trunk Air Bivy Extreme Shelter. It's $150 for everything. Not sure about the weight limit though...

**G.L.P.** · 05-10-2011, 19:07

Originally Posted by REV

Ok, so time to buy hammock 2. I figure ill let my wife use the eno when we're both out, and for general lounging. Heres what I need: some kind of skeeter netting, tarp (cheap. Over $ 100 is a bit daunting , so its optional) and easy to use.
I'm 6 ft, 275 ish. I'm thinking the only choice is a wbbb 1.7 double. I'd like a griz bridge but I'm too fat. HELP

at your weight there is nothing out there with netting and a tarp for under or even around $100 .....
there are a few HH's out there that have tarps and can handle your weight but your looking at $200+ easy

your best bet is save up some money and get something nice rather then buy something cheap ... or check out the for sale threads ... you missed a speer tarp for $55 ... but keep an eye out sometimes good deals come up
if your going to be doing alot of car camping there are cheaper tarps out there... around $60 but they are 2lbs

if you talk to grizz i'm sure he could make something that will handle your weight...

**default** · 05-10-2011, 19:14

the thing about the 100 was for the tarp alone, not the whole hammock setup.

and my main camping i guess would be called car camping, a back pack on me riding a motorcycle. wherever i end up the bike will be next to me...

**finskie** · 05-10-2011, 20:05

The warbonnet big mambajamba is $100, but backordered. The AHE Alpine tarp is $80. Blackbird 1.7 sounds fine to me, and would work with both tarps, but min-coverage with the alpine. Plus if you get a blackbird and tarp from WB you will save $10, making the bigger tarp virtually the same price with the shipping savings.

**G.L.P.** · 05-10-2011, 20:15

Originally Posted by REV

the thing about the 100 was for the tarp alone, not the whole hammock setup.

and my main camping i guess would be called car camping, a back pack on me riding a motorcycle. wherever i end up the bike will be next to me...

in that case the options are endless

Pick Away

**default** · 05-10-2011, 20:20

Originally Posted by finskie

if you get a blackbird and tarp from WB you will save $10, making the bigger tarp virtually the same price with the shipping savings.

dang logic....

and i cant just pick anything, heck i dont even know whats good (obviously what you guys use, but narrowing down that field is a task!)

**gunner76** · 05-10-2011, 20:27

I am your size and use the 1.7 double BB. Great hammock and very comfortable. There are a variety of tarps of there that will work.

**TheTaxman** · 05-10-2011, 20:30

i second the Grand Trunk Air Bivy Extreme Shelter. The skeeterbeeter hammock it comes with is a nice hammock you can use for years.

**default** · 05-10-2011, 20:54

Originally Posted by TheTaxman

i second the Grand Trunk Air Bivy Extreme Shelter. The skeeterbeeter hammock it comes with is a nice hammock you can use for years.

my main question is about that dual ridgeline for the dang mesh. from the looks of it its going to be a pita to get that setup...

hammock, 2 ridgelines, tarp.... and from what i can see iffy suspension. i like things simple. like me....