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Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a nice hammock. The kinds that are made of the parachute like material, like an eagles nest one, not made of strings. I want to buy one so I can take it backpacking incase I want to sleep in a hammock. I'm looking for one that is:
Sturdy/durable/good quality Very comfortable
Not expensive (less than 100 if possible)
I don't know anything about these things, other than that I want one, so any advice or recommendation is appreciated!
Hammocks? My goodness, what an idea. Why didn't I think of that? Hammocks! Slush, there's four places. There's the Hammock Hut, that's on third. There's Hammocks-R-Us, that's on third too. You got Put-Your-Butt-There, that's on third. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot... Matter of fact, they're all in the same complex; it's the hammock complex on third.
BatemanHammocks? My goodness, what an idea. Why didn't I think of that? Hammocks! Slush, there's four places. There's the Hammock Hut, that's on third. There's Hammocks-R-Us, that's on third too. You got Put-Your-Butt-There, that's on third. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot... Matter of fact, they're all in the same complex; it's the hammock complex on third.
I have no idea what this is but it gave me a good laugh
I've got a Hammock Bliss with bug screen and rainfly and a friend has a Hennessy, but honestly I have never had a good night camping in a hammock. But if you are set on camping in a hammock Clark Jungle Hammocks are the only way to go, assuming you can foot the bill: https://www.junglehammock.com/
I just slept in a ENO singlenest last night for the first time. I compared it side to side with my friends doublenest, and the doublenest was, for a skinny guy like me, only a little bit more comfortable. I used a inch thick hard foam sleeping pad and it stayed put pretty well and insulated very well. Really the only major plus to the double is that you can cover yourself with the excess fabric on the sides, which you really cant do with the single if you have a pad and a sleeping bag in it.
JakeSmithI just slept in a ENO singlenest last night for the first time. I compared it side to side with my friends doublenest, and the doublenest was, for a skinny guy like me, only a little bit more comfortable. I used a inch thick hard foam sleeping pad and it stayed put pretty well and insulated very well. Really the only major plus to the double is that you can cover yourself with the excess fabric on the sides, which you really cant do with the single if you have a pad and a sleeping bag in it.
if you get the ENO double, then the extra material is not for the sides, it is for having either two people in the hammock, or sleeping in it 30º away form the hanging axis of the hammock. This makes it so comfortable!
The ENO single or double is really the way to go.. for quality and pricepoint, you cant really beat it.
I have the single, but wish i got the double. the single is a bit too cacoonish for me.. the double isn't as tight around you. plus, with the double, you can invite a pretty lady in.
I personally love my ENO double nest, but know for certain there are very similar designs that are much more sturdy. You really cant go wrong with any hammock, though.
I have an ENO singlenest and my gf has a doublenest. Both are awesome but I would default to the doublenest because it is pretty much the same size and there is no real issue having some extra material if it is just you.
In addition to the hammock there are some accessories that I got, which are clutch:
- Hot Spot: this keeps your pad from slipping around and, as a result, keeps you significantly warmer. You'll notice a huge difference in temperature if your pad is or isn't under you. It is also increcibly annoying when you pad is slipping around all night.
- Rain Fly: obviously needed if it starts to rain. Works awesome and clips right into the caribiners on both ends of the hammock. The key to it working well is a tight pitch.
A couple of other accessories that you can get:
- Underbelly: this is like a mini hammock under your hammock to stash your gear in. If it starts to rain and you have this and a rainfly you have nothing to worry about. Also gets your stuff away from bugs and critters. I had a mouse eat my shoes once.
- Mosquito Net: this will keep you a much happier camper if you are in an area with a lot of bugs. I slept in my hammock one night in interior Alaska and woke up with dozens of bug bites on my face the next morning. It would have been real nice to have this.
There are some other accessories out there, but these are the big ones that come to my mind. Dont forget about your straps as well. If you are using ENO straps I prefer the "pro" version because it has more loops that allow you to get a more precise and tight pitch.
jensenIn addition to the hammock there are some accessories that I got, which are clutch:
One problem I have is all of these accessories are, or seem to me, super expensive. Does anyone know of some decent, cheap accessories that still retain pack-ability or do I need to just bite the bullet and buy a $50 bug net and $80 rain fly
SlushCrap it posted before I was done... Is it worth it to get the atlas suspension system straps vs the slap straps? worth the extra 10$?
If you plan on camping or backpacking with your hammock, the atlas straps are your best bet IMO. There are notches all along the strap so it can be hung more precisely and leveled out better therefore being more comfortable
JakeSmithOne problem I have is all of these accessories are, or seem to me, super expensive. Does anyone know of some decent, cheap accessories that still retain pack-ability or do I need to just bite the bullet and buy a $50 bug net and $80 rain fly
I am seriously a big fan of the Hot Spot to keep your pad from slipping around. If I recall correctly, that was only around $20-$30 and it folds to a fairly small size that is easy to slip into your pack. The rain fly is a necessity if you want to use your hammock in the rain, but I won't bring it if I am confident it isn't going to rain. If you don't want to dish out the $80 for the rain fly then don't use your hammock when it is raining.
As for those other accessories I posted, I don't have them and do fine. The one I have wished I had was the bug net but that has only been in limited instances when the bugs are terrible and, to be honest, I have gone back to sleeping in my tent if the bugs are that bad. You may be able to find a cheaper off brand bug net because it literally is just a mesh net, there is nothing fancy about it.
JakeSmithOne problem I have is all of these accessories are, or seem to me, super expensive. Does anyone know of some decent, cheap accessories that still retain pack-ability or do I need to just bite the bullet and buy a $50 bug net and $80 rain fly
Pick up a Hennessy Hammock, they have a built in bug net and come with a rain fly. Cheapest one is $100, they pack up small and I've spent a lot of nights in mine. http://www.hennessyhammock.com
