Hammocks.
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Hammocks.
I know that flatfishy is a hammock fan and I have one which gets used a few times a year.
At the moment I'm using a DD one which is great but I can't help be drawn to some of the more exotic examples Anyone else use one/have one?
At the moment I'm using a DD one which is great but I can't help be drawn to some of the more exotic examples Anyone else use one/have one?
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Re: Hammocks.
Not that I'm prepared to admit to....
Doh..!
Doh..!
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I've got on e of these but I've not used it yet.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TW-Hornet-Jungle- ... 0327555101
Plan to give it a go on a canoe trip.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TW-Hornet-Jungle- ... 0327555101
Plan to give it a go on a canoe trip.
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Re: Hammocks.
It was these that took my fancy http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/blackbirds.php (flatfishy dreams about them) ... they do look very nice. Some of their tarps even have doors on. Combine it with some quilts from these folk http://www.hammockgear.com and I reckon you'd have a superb winter sleeping solution, although it wouldn't be cheap.
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Re: Hammocks.
Some nice stuff on that link Nevis. The tarps look very good value, not the lightest but you can't have everything
Some really BIG tarps there too if anyone's looking for something to shelter a group.
Some really BIG tarps there too if anyone's looking for something to shelter a group.
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I've got one of their cornelius tarps too, as you say good value but not the lightest. Pretty similar to a DD tarp except the DD ones have the ridge line loops which is a nice touch.
Those hammocks you linked to aren't cheap are they!
Those hammocks you linked to aren't cheap are they!
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Re: Hammocks.
If you think the Blackbird hammocks are expensive ... take a look at these
http://www.junglehammock.com/
http://www.junglehammock.com/
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Just realised, that's $ not £.
Think I'll be sticking with my ebay special!
Think I'll be sticking with my ebay special!
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Re: Hammocks.
maybe we could fit Steve under it this Winter if we get one???Some really BIG tarps there too if anyone's looking for something to shelter a group.
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Re: Hammocks.
I recall we did manage to get part of Steve under the tarp
"Right chaps, I'm going out and I may be some time"
"Right chaps, I'm going out and I may be some time"
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Re: Hammocks.
so this hammock thing is it really that comfy?
as a big lad would I be safe, laying back my bulk into one, I'm not sure if I'd trust the knots would ever come undone again :?
as a big lad would I be safe, laying back my bulk into one, I'm not sure if I'd trust the knots would ever come undone again :?
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A lot of hammock manufaturers give their products weight ratings.
Hennessey do one for the bigger boys and I'm sure Warbonnett do too.
Hennessey do one for the bigger boys and I'm sure Warbonnett do too.
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Re: Hammocks.
Pete, the ones that Nevis linked to>
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TW-Hornet-Jun ... 292wt_1141
Have a limit of 150kg (23.5 stone) ... reckon you'll be fine
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TW-Hornet-Jun ... 292wt_1141
Have a limit of 150kg (23.5 stone) ... reckon you'll be fine
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I knew there was a picture of one of their hammocks loaded with 255Kg of gear, not that they suggest you do it! 150Kg safe limit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenth-Wonder- ... 5644f5697b
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenth-Wonder- ... 5644f5697b
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Re: Hammocks.
I'll be well safe in those limits
may have to try one out and see what all the fuss is about 8-)
so if I ordered one of the one Nevis gave the link for what else would I need to kit out a hammock set up?
storm rings/rope/straps etc?
so I take it thats a hammock would replace the bivi bag??
may have to try one out and see what all the fuss is about 8-)
so if I ordered one of the one Nevis gave the link for what else would I need to kit out a hammock set up?
storm rings/rope/straps etc?
so I take it thats a hammock would replace the bivi bag??
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Re: Hammocks.
Pete, I think I'm right in saying that if you get one from the link then you shouldn't need anything else ... seems to come with straps, etc.
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I can lend you an underquilt.
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Yeap, comes with storm rings, straps, etc The only you will need to find is some trees :D
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My spare hammock will carry your bulk Pete, I'll lend you my top quilt too, seeing as I have a new fancy one.
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Bugger!
Just ordered a tenth wonder hammock.
Damn you, Nevis
Just ordered a tenth wonder hammock.
Damn you, Nevis
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so sleeping bags are no good with a hammock?
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Sleeping bags work as a topquilt but as your compressing the bottom of the bag its becomes useless hence the underquilt to hang below the hammock and the topquilt for, er, the top.
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Re: Hammocks.
Perhaps a 'hammock only' overnighter could be on the cards for the future
You going into hammock hire then flatfishy?
You going into hammock hire then flatfishy?
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Thats three hammocks now, two suitable tarps, three underquilts and two topquilts.
Hammock hangs, my favourite.
Hammock hangs, my favourite.
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My hammock has a pocket in the base to take a sleeping mat to provide some warmth.flatfishy wrote:Sleeping bags work as a topquilt but as your compressing the bottom of the bag its becomes useless hence the underquilt to hang below the hammock and the topquilt for, er, the top.