First Hammock?

[kitsapcowboy]

My first was walmart equip...

LOL Me too...

[cougarmeat]

+1

6ft and a buck thirty? Don't mean to be a jag but I would start with a couple triple cheese burgers, pound or two of fries and at least three quarts of chocolate milk shake.


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Don't worry, at 5'5" and ... more than 130 lbs (mostly solid) ... for me, the two of us keep the world in balance.

[Campdavid]

+1



Don't worry, at 5'5" and ... more than 130 lbs (mostly solid) ... for me, the two of us keep the world in balance.

I like it! Thanks.


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[Martin_1]

Another +1 for the Trail Lair from Simply Light Designs! Worth every cent. Just contact Jared and he'll help you out with fabric choises and so on.

[Kalaallit]

Thanks everyone for responding and giving me advice! I decided to go with the 5 O'Clock Shadow from The Bearded Hanger, as well as The Beard Net as a bugnet. I chose this because it's more flexible than an integrated bugnet (even though I originally wanted one) and if I don't need the net I can leave it at home. The Trail Lair was an extremely close second, and if I decide to get another hammock, I'll probably be buying it.

[Martin_1]

I'm sure it's an excellent hammock! Happy hanging

[MrsKD]

Congrats on your first hammock! You really won't want to go to ground again! Let us know how you like it!

[stryder]

I have a budget of about $175

So this is what I have:
$57.00 - Dutchware 11' net less hammock
$19.00 - Yukon Outfitters MG-Rainfly1 Walkabout Hammock Rainfly
$57.00 - Dutch Argon Summer vented sock
$5.00 - Dutch Cinch Buckles
$6.80 - Dutch Tree straps
$5.25 - 25' of Amsteel

Total $150.05!

A few notes:

• I am a newbie as well, not the most experienced person offering advice.
• The 11' Dutch hammock in Hexon is very comfortable. I am 5'9" and 230lbs.
• I use the Amsteel to make my own Whoopie slings. A great way to get into DIY. Simple and many youtubes out there.
• I use a larks-head knot to attach Whoopies to hammock.
• The Woot tarp works, but I also have a Kelty Noah 12 I use when concerned about tarp.
• The Argon Summer sock is not designed as a replacement for a bug net but so far it has been cool enough that it works well for me. I am considering making a 'frontkey' style bug net for my daughter.
• If I made my own bug net the total cost would drop by a third - throw that money towards and under-quilt or a better fly.
• Cinch buckles can easily be replaced with the toggle system, but I enjoy how movable they are. Make sure you have enough wraps around them (see Dutch's site for more info on that).
• I use a Jarbridge under-quilt and am very pleased with that. If you made your own bug net you could fit that into your budget.

oops- I see you purchased. Maybe someone else will find this list of use. Happy trails!

[Bill2]

What kind of hammock will be durable?

[Kalaallit]

What kind of hammock will be durable?

Pretty much all hammocks you'll see on the forums. Just don't abuse them, and make sure you're safely within the weight limit.