(Part 3) Top products from r/Hammocks

That looks overpriced, also they don't show you anything about how you hang it, I would suggest it would be like a gathered end hammock but with no explanation I'm pretty lost here.

If you're looking to save money you could get a grand trunk for 19.00 or so http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Trunk-GT-05-Ultralight-Hammock/dp/B001AIBJSI

Or you could get an ENO for the price of the hammock you list http://www.amazon.com/Eagles-Nest-Outfitters-SingleNest-Hammock/dp/B001DDPG9I/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1346975200&sr=1-1&keywords=ENo just make sure you get the 42 dollar one.

All three of these hammocks are going to need a suspension system. You can read all about that here http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86

Now if you're not going camping and just going to hang in the back yard I would suggest the texsport la paz
http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-14258-La-Paz-Hammock/dp/B000P9GZUA/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1346975458&sr=1-1&keywords=tex+hammock probably the best backyard napper around.

Hope all this information helps.

TL/DR Don't get a hammock from these people, there are way cheaper, lighter, and better options for camping and also for the back yard.

great club idea! I'm a novice, but I've got a cheap hammock that I love. the brand is yes4all and I got it on Amazon.

it's cheap yet durable, I have one and it's great! been using it regularly since Christmas (I know not too long) and I've yet to find something wrong with it! I've had 450lbs in it, which is the upper limit, and had no problems. iirc on Amazon the cheapest is a single for like $12. I got a double and tree straps so mine came out to about $25 (you can choose different options). also certain colors are more expensive. brb with a link!

edit [here ya go!] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XVDWQNC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468995414&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=hammock+yes4all&dpPl=1&dpID=415N4-AKvrL&ref=plSrch). looks like they're a few bucks more than when I bought mine, but still decent pricing!

Amazon has [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G3ZURYU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468995512&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=hammock&dpPl=1&dpID=41ckWpx8gbL&ref=plSrch) too for fairly cheap, but more expensive than yes4all. I don't have personal experience with them though :/

good luck!

All my hammocks are Amazon cheapies!! This is my dai...nightly. This is the underquilt I use on it. I used it for camping too, but it's a only a single and did cause some cold spots. It's not as much of an issue at home, but I do want to upgrade it for both uses. This is my camping hammock. It's got 15 nights on it and and probably 40ish hours of relaxation. We set those up outside to chill at home because they don't get as dirty. I don't have a bug net and my shelter is still tarp/paracord/etc. Not super lightweight so I do need to upgrade those items, but they're fine for car camping. I've backpacked with the whole set up and the tarp took up way too much space. So yeah, so far so good. My main thing I actually need to spend money on is 1) a real solid double underquilt, and 2) a better rainfly/bug net system.

Another option for a tarp if you don't want to or dont have time to put a lot of DIY work in would just be to buy a cheap utility tarp. A 6x8 tarp, hung in a "Diamond" shape would give you a 10 foot ridgeline. An 8x8 tarp would give you an 11' 8" rigeline.

This is obviously going to be a lot heavier that tyvek or plastic drop cloths, but it already has grommets attached so it is stow and go. It can be strapped to the backpack versus going inside of it so that it doesn't take up any pack space.

Definitely pick up a bug net though, getting eaten alive is no fun, especially on a longer hike like that.

One thing you might also look into is doing a permethrin treatment to your clothes and hammock/bugnet. You can buy the Sawyer spray at many outdoors stores. This works on ticks and mosquitos as well as other biting and stinging bugs.

Thanks for the advice! What do you think about the following setup:
ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Series Self-Inflating Air Pad and
Therm-A-Rest Tech Blanket
I think the inflatable pad is a good idea for both in (and out) of hammock use. The blanket looks to be a pretty good size and won't lie underneath me (destroying the insulating ability).
It even has a snap system to prevent the pad from shifting (I would diy this part). Should I place the pad between the 2 layers on the BB of just lie directly on top of it?

I'm not a fan. This is a bit more expensive but cheaper than ENO and just as great: http://www.amazon.com/Hammaka-Parachute-Lightweight-Portable-Hammock/dp/B00016HY02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407718928&sr=8-1&keywords=Hammaka+hammock
I recommend this to everyone that asks for a price friendly ham mocking solution.

I second this. At your height, you're probably going to want to go for an 11ft hammock, and definitely nothing shorter than 10ft (which many of the ones on Amazon are).

If I were you, I'd take a serious look at one of these Wildhorn Outfitters "Outpost I" hammocks. I don't have any experience with them personally, but the review score is solid and $40 for an 11ft hammock w/ aluminum/wire-gate carabiners AND a cinch buckle suspension system is a pretty fantastic deal.

Thanks for the info guys, I got some private messages and that combined with your comments helped me pick out this to go with my Eagle's Nest Outfitter's Doublenest Hammock. I'll be putting... well, something! underneath the metal support bars to protect my hardwood floors.

Thanks everybody!

I live in CO and hike almost exclusively at altitude, but I still use a bug net. Better safe than miserable, IMHO. Fire WILL NOT keep the bugs away. A far better option for repelling the bugs would be treating your sleeping equipment with repellent like this : http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Premium-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B007VCRX2S. I've never tried it, but I've heard good things.

It seems good to have a try. I have this hammock now, it is much cheaper, but the quality is good. I only use it when I go caming in my summer vacation with my friend. It is a 2 person hommock and can hold 330lbs, which is suitalbe for us.

These are the ones I got, they support up to 250lbs, and they come with sturdy S hooks that work perfectly with the Grand Trunk Hammock: https://amzn.com/B001RKYMJW

Don't be intimidated by one of the most rewarding parts of camping, ie.. playing around with rope and stuff.

Just get some and start practicing knots, it's big fun and a very useful skill to have.

Check out this site for some decent instructions on setting things up, and even how to make some stuff your self and save gobs of cash.

Two books on knots I can recommend that aren't prohibitively expensive are this and this. That 60 dollar price is wrong, I don't know what's up with that, but that books should be around 16-20 bucks.

Of course this is the 'bible' of knots, though a bit pricier. I don't own it, but wish I'd gotten it instead of those other two.. meh.

A word of warning.. If you start asking about hammocks, someone is going to point you toward the hammock forums. I won't tell you to avoid that forum, but be careful there. There are some dubious characters there, and the forum as a whole will steer you in the wrong direction for sure.

Pick and choose, especially if you have more time than money.

I wouldn't buy anything from any of the members, or any of the 'cottage industries' often linked there. Their ethics being questionable, at best.

Better is entirely subjective. Do you want a brand that everyone else has or are you fine being a lone wolf? I've had a Hammaka Double for 10 years and never once had an issue with it. I've heard people recommend the Bear Butt Double too.


+1 for the double, whatever brand you get. It's nice to have the extra diagonal space if you're tall.

I use these. I actually store my tarp in it but it can be used for anything. The XL fits my 12ft tarp perfectly.

Looks like a solid tarp, but according to the question section on Amazon, the 9x9 is 23 oz and the 12x12 is 33 oz. That seems like the same oz/square foot as this 10x10 polyethelene tarp that I use which weighs 27 oz and is a sixth of the price. Is there any difference in functionality besides the dimensions?

Allright, you've convinced my, thats the one im going for. Just found one on amazon.

Is this the one you were talking about?

And another question, is it durable? Something that big that can fit into a grapefruit size bad means that either the material is really good, or its really thin. But if you've been using it for 3 years i guess its possible.

I just bought this one from Amazon. Love the lightspeed strap system! I did a shitload of research and this hit all of my metrics for pack weight, load weight, hang system and hammock size. $60.00 with Prime.

Snake skins are like a stuff sack for your rain fly, they really help with set up a and take down time

http://www.amazon.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Snakeskins-SnakeSkins-XL/dp/B005J6J11E

A nice list of hitches, animations of how to tie them, and detailed descriptions, uses, advantages, and disadvantages.

This is the best site for learning how to tie knots I've found. This coupled with my Ashley's book of knots keeps me busy.

If I need something really tight, I generally use a trucker's hitch with an alpine butterfly loop and a bowline. Goes up fast, takes down fast, and doesn't bind too much.

Any rock climbing carabiner should be more than rated to your hang and probably thin enough to go through your loop. Remember they are designed to withstand the force generated from people falling off rock face. I use these which are small and thin but I do care about weight.

I seriously love the Chinook 9.6'x12' tarp. tie offs are great, long enough to make doors, and wide enough for two. A bit on heavier side, but is still light and packable. I can pack it down to about the size of a 40oz beer

I can vouch that this one is excellent for the price.

This might work for you, and you don't have to make any permanent holes in the walls or ceiling. http://www.amazon.com/Vivere-15BEAM-BLK-3-Beam-Hammock-15-Feet/dp/B002URUA38/ref=pd_tcs_subst_lg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E8E97V7WBJWN6235M2J

This is what I ended up doing for my bedroom setup. https://www.reddit.com/r/Hammocks/comments/1nntp5/bedroom_hammock_setup_done/ I don't sleep in it all the time, mostly for naps. Also whenever my back is a bit sore from work or whatever.

Good luck!

Check these

National Parks of America: Experience America's 59 National Parks
https://www.amazon.com/National-Parks-America-Experience-Americas/dp/1760340642


National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States
https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Complete-United-States/dp/1426216920

I have been using this one for the last 2 years. It is a little on the short side but it works fine with the hammock I sleep in every night.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K7HX5YE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The ENO Doublenest is $51.99 on Amazon right now and good adjustable suspension is available here for $20 (skip ENO's slap straps, which are the same price but not as good quality).

http://www.amazon.com/Chinook-Tarp-Sand-12-9-6-Feet/dp/B0052SXFXE

Maybe you can buy this Hammock

I just got this in the mail yesterday. First hammock, I'll let you know how it goes.

Why would you be limited to spreader bar hammocks for a stand like this?

Also, for the lazy, here’s a link to the stand: Vivere 15' Heavy Duty 3-Beam Hammock Stand, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002URUA38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iEeTDbYJY5XTM

I bought the OuterEQ one on Amazon and I love it. I picked it up when it was on sale for $16.79. For that price, I figured why the hell not. I've spent that much on far worse things.