Suggestion for a childs hammock?

**Stormstaff** · 09-30-2011, 05:12

I have an almost 11 yr old that likes my hammock so I'm thinking that something like that may be nice for Christmas.

Any suggestions on a hammock with bugnet without going too expensive? He's only about 65 lbs, so, anything out there shouldn't have any problem holding him, hehe.

Thanks in advance,
Kirk

**captaincoupal** · 09-30-2011, 07:44

The HH Scout is available for $80 after their 20% scouting discount. It's a solid hammock, everything including bug net and tarp are integrated.

**huauqui** · 09-30-2011, 08:00

Kirk,

A couple come to mind, a Grand Trunks Skeeter Beeter would probably work and would have an integral bug net as would a HH Scout which at his size may be the easiest and would include a rain fly and suspension.

**colonel r** · 09-30-2011, 08:34

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=39627

See the referenced thread. I just made four for the grand kids using Just Jeff's dimensions 75x45. Super easy and I will make a draped bug net next spring. Material was 1.1 ripstop from The Rain Shed.

R

**chickenwing** · 09-30-2011, 09:29

+1 on the DIY hammock. it is something the kids will treasure more than a store bought one. I try to DIY all my gear.

Originally Posted by colonel r

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=39627

See the referenced thread. I just made four for the grand kids using Just Jeff's dimensions 75x45. Super easy and I will make a draped bug net next spring. Material was 1.1 ripstop from The Rain Shed.

R

**burleyolebear** · 09-30-2011, 10:46

If budget is a hefty concern, consider combining something like these two items:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___86662

and

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40675

or even one of these

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40675

**TRAVELER** · 10-04-2011, 20:32

http://paulssupplies.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=454 look in my gallery my son has been using his for scouting for about a yr and a half its the 2 tone green one...

**Stormstaff** · 11-28-2011, 02:46

Anyone have any experience with this Hammock Bliss hammock?

**hang10** · 11-28-2011, 03:47

yes. i have that hammock from hammock bliss. we love it. it is my 15 year olds hammock. may have to get him a new different hammock soon as he is outgrowing it at about 5'6". i put some snakeskins on the cords so they don't tangle. the nice thing is you can zip up a sleeping bag in it with the net down and flip it over and the net holds the bag there as a makeshift uq. and i scored it used for 20 bucks. it is small enough to use the sleeping bag as a pod too. can't say enough good things about this one for littler people.

**Stormstaff** · 11-28-2011, 06:03

Originally Posted by hang10

yes. i have that hammock from hammock bliss. we love it. it is my 15 year olds hammock. may have to get him a new different hammock soon as he is outgrowing it at about 5'6". i put some snakeskins on the cords so they don't tangle. the nice thing is you can zip up a sleeping bag in it with the net down and flip it over and the net holds the bag there as a makeshift uq. and i scored it used for 20 bucks. it is small enough to use the sleeping bag as a pod too. can't say enough good things about this one for littler people.

Cool, thanks. This may be another Christmas present for him. Appreciated!