If ya like the trail lair you owe it to yourselves to try a Streamliner.....
If ya like the trail lair you owe it to yourselves to try a Streamliner.....
My new DH Darien in 1.2oz robic-xl is my most comfortable hammock. Very pleased with my purchase.
Well, since this thread keeps resurfacing, and opinions change over time...
My new favs are a Town's End Happy Medium bridge in SL robic hybrid 1.2, and a DIY 11'x62" netless GE in robic hybrid 1.7.
Been using the Happy Medium nightly indoors for about a month now. I eventually found that the RR had squeezed and rolled my locked shoulders forward, so I let it go. The much larger Towns End is a blessing. I sleep with my shoulders under the spreader bar for absolute minimal squeeze. This is actually my fourth TE bridge, having also had a medium in hyperD1.6, a big boy in DL robic 1.7 and a Lux in SL robic 1.7. I'm a much smaller/lighter person than these bridges were originally intended for, so the 1.2 is proving to be the holy grail for me.
The DIY 1.7 GE is my go-to. Whenever some or all of my old injuries start to haunt me and I can't quite get comfortable, this hammock is the one that helps to alleviate the agony. I like it so much I even cloned a chameleon with the same fabric (a tip of the hat to kitsapcowboy for the hem pointers!). This clone is my outdoors hammock, primarily for car camping and backyard. It's 11'x61" at the zippers. I'm going to make another clone but with robic 1.2 for backpacking.
I started this thread over a year ago, and what a year it’s been. I’ve had the opportunity to sleep, camp, carry, lounge, and relax in a TON of different gear. My Eno’s are long gone but gave me a start. Here’s a list of the Hammocks I’ve tried. Still have some, moved others down the line.
JRB Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock
Dream Hammock Sparrow
Dream Hammock Dangerbird
Dream Hammock Raven
Dream Hammock Freebird
Dutchware Chameleon
Dutchware Half-Zipped
Eno DN
Grand Trunk Double
Towns-End Luxury Bridge
Town—End Happy Medium
Simply Light Designs Trail Lair
Warbonnet Traveler
Warbonnet Ridgerunner
For the most part, I have no regrets. I’ve learned that I can be comfortable in just about any Hammock, but prefer an 11’ GE or a Bridge. I’ve learned that I don’t mind cold weather camping. That my wife and kids enjoy hanging. That my grandson can keep up with the big guys. That cottage Gear is top notch. That going cheap can be the worst mistake you make. CBS is real. Mosquitos can bite through Hammock material. You don’t have to bring everything. Maybe most of all, I’ve learned that time Outdoors, on the trail, is time well spent and creation is worth the effort and adventure!
Like when you are looking for something ..... You always find it in the last place you look. If you find it you (usually) quit looking.
I have been the most comfortable in a RR hammock lately.
I am 5' 10 1/2" 205.
I keep trying the GE because I believe most of you and think there must be something I can do to improve it.
Someone here said it is not rocket science, but there are proper techniques to hanging. So, I keep trying.
I wish to look at a JRB BMBH & one of Bill's hammocks someday at a hang.
Ken in NC
I collect vintage camp stoves.
I roast coffee at home.
All those hammocks and nary a 90 degree hammock in the lot, tsk tsk. How sad
When you get around to it I'd suggest giving a Amok Draumr a go. My go to and most comfortable hammock is my Hammocktent Gamma UL version 2.0 (previously had a 1.0), but I from what I've seen it wouldn't necessarily be the 90 for you to try as it is primarily an UL backpacking hammock with weight and height limitations. But the Draumr would be more of a heavy duty 90.
As a full time hanger I have been swapping between my Exped Ergo and DH Raven, and saving my Gamma UL for summer backpacking.
I'm absolutely loving my DIY 1.2 Robic with Chameleon bug net. My first hammock was a DIY symmetrical with hyperd 1.6 and I find this new hammock substantially more comfortable (for me).
Hi intosite,
For home sleeping you certainly don't need to use ripstop. That's for lightweight back packing. The other part of this whole 'most comfortable hammock' is 'What is the most comfortable hammock you are willing to carry on your back for many miles?'
More than a few people mentioned Mayan hammocks. I have heard for many years that the Mayan hammocks are really really comfortable and they seem to be fairly inexpensive (but you'd have to import it). Also because Singapore is very hot (even with air conditioning) I think this is where I'd start. I found them on Amazon for $59 US.
(I owe you dinner for your question. Yes, I do remember Mayan hammocks from when I was in college. I just ordered one on Amazon. They're terrific and comfortable.)
I've already got hooks into wooden studs in my walls. Singapore is mostly apartments, most modern interior construction is metal studs, so be careful hanging it. Maybe slip the repair-guy in your building a few bucks. The force on each suspension line is roughly equal to your weight. The force trying to pull the hook straight out of the wall is about 80% of your weight. This is on each side. Here's the link to the one I ordered:
https://www.amazon.com/Hammocks-Rada...=mayan+hammock
Hope this helps.
Will
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