Cheap Hammocks....

**jadekayak** · 07-18-2016, 03:05

There are heaps of eno clones out and about,the ones that look exactly like an eno probably are as they are made in the same factory in China but have a different logo on it for a different retailer.

I have a "Coleman" hammock,my second and last one I ever buy, its OK but since discovering HF and all the ideas here I've made my own gear and a lot better than the cheapies.

My first was a short jungle hammock with a built in bugnet.
I liked them both.the fabric did not stretch much and compared to ground sleeping was bliss.

Got a bit of knee tension because of short length and a bit of shoulder squeeze(which I like) because of to flat a hang.

They were great value for money but nothing compared to the pros.

**jadekayak** · 07-18-2016, 03:06

If shipping and exchange rates didn't triple the price,I'd take it.

How can you make such good gear at cheap prices.

You guys in thevUS are blessed

**jjmac1235** · 07-18-2016, 07:14

Originally Posted by Flash Grundelore

Nobody has to preach me the gospel of our cottage hammock vendors being better... tweaked designs, better fabrics etc., goes to figure.

My interest is in whether anyone who has some of the cheapos sees much difference between them.
$50 is $50... and $15-$20 is cheaper... is there better/best among the "cheap"?

No. No difference. I have found that the measurements can be off from what is stated/advertised. I find most of these cheap hammocks to be to narrow for me to sleep in. Bought a couple 15 dollar ones and they worked great for kids first hammock and junk hammocks to lounge around in, but even my kids have grown out of them.

**Flash Grundelore** · 07-18-2016, 07:25

Originally Posted by Dutch

Here is an 11 footer for $45 with suspension. It is 11 foot long and 78 inches wide. That is huge...
http://www.2toutdoors.com/HammockAcc...ampaign=buffer

I wonder if you can even see over the edge...? Ought to cut the breeze though....

**Pigfoot** · 07-18-2016, 10:32

I bought the waypor parachute hammock off amazon for $20. replaced the suspension, LOVE IT!! Light and comfy. 10' long and very wide. made for 2 people. I'm 6'2" tall and 340-350lbs. I've made a few table cloth hammocks the same length, but the waypor is my favorite.

**scoutmaster405** · 07-18-2016, 19:40

Originally Posted by tangara

I have a 2 Grand Trunks for traveling (so they are shorter), a wally world double, and a bunch of Yukon doubles, a chillax from Costco, a no-name from some box lot store and a couple other generics I've picked up along the way. Even among one company and size, like the Yukons, the materials differ a lot. The two Grand Trunks are different material and I like one better than the other. The wally world double is the heaviest material, the Grand Trunks are the lightest. I didn't pay more than $20 for any of these, but the types of material are vastly different. I can't say any of them are uncomfortable, but some I like the material better than others for different situations. Some are better in the heat, some give more support. I don't think I'd buy any hammock on line because you can't feel what the fabric is like before you buy it.

I love my Chillax from Costco. Soft, easy to set up, and I even dig the suspension that came with it.

**tangara** · 07-19-2016, 06:12

The suspension "peanut" was the main reason I bought the Costco. I just wanted something new to play with. Really interesting idea; very strong plastic hardware, but pretty bulky for anybody who'd be backpacking. It makes it quick to set up for a non knot tier, but not that intuitive. Mistakes could be made by a novice.

**BigE94** · 07-19-2016, 06:58

I have a 25 dollar FiveJoy that i purchased on Amazon and it has served me well. 500lb rating and triple stitched. I swapped out the suspension and keep it in the car as an emergency hammock. I also frequently use it as a gear hammock. I see no reason to drop extra cash for an Eno.

**xsforis** · 07-28-2016, 20:53

I just got a Twisted Root hammock with mosquito net from woot.com for $30. It looks like the Yukon Outfitters mosquito hammock they were selling but after it arrived today it seems to be a bit better quality. Its a diamond ripstop that feels softer and lighter, it is 10' instead of 8'9" and had light weight carabiniers instead of the steel d-rings. Granted I'm a total noob and not willing to shell out $200 for a better hammock yet. If it comes back on sale for $30 again I would recommend it based on the test hang I did in my back yard tonight.
http://www.woot.com/offers/twisted-r...mmock-5-colors

**bobamos** · 07-28-2016, 21:49

Originally Posted by xsforis

I just got a Twisted Root hammock with mosquito net from woot.com for $30. It looks like the Yukon Outfitters mosquito hammock they were selling but after it arrived today it seems to be a bit better quality. Its a diamond ripstop that feels softer and lighter, it is 10' instead of 8'9" and had light weight carabiniers instead of the steel d-rings. Granted I'm a total noob and not willing to shell out $200 for a better hammock yet. If it comes back on sale for $30 again I would recommend it based on the test hang I did in my back yard tonight.
http://www.woot.com/offers/twisted-r...mmock-5-colors

It does look exactly like the Yukon... My wife has a Yukon and it is the spitin' image of that
olive drab hammock.