How many tries did it take you to find the “right” hammock for you?

**Hang Williams** · 02-21-2021, 15:03

I'll let you know when I find it.

**H. Hastings** · 03-07-2021, 09:09

Started with a Hennessey then added a zipper to that. Switched to a Blackbird and was very happy for a couple more years until I tried a Ridgerunner. Stopped looking after that. Minor tweaks to the set-up but I'm not going to fix something that's not "broken". There's other gear to experiment with and spend money on ......

**cougarmeat** · 03-07-2021, 15:26

I pretty much followed H. Hastings path, except I had a lot more GE’s in the mix before deciding the RidgeRunner was my favorite. But though it’s my favorite, it’s not the one I use the most. That designation is spread among various GE’s. Because the “right space” for a RR is more demanding than for hammocks that required a shorter tree distance. And I often camp with someone who likes the RR. So I give that site to her and I can use almost any old trees for a GE. I think it really depends on your usual stomping grounds. As a kayaker, my longer camping trips are in a much different environment than my day hikes or overnighter in the PNW.

**Slugger** · 03-08-2021, 00:03

Hennessy to a Yukon to a Clark to an Amok & finally a Town's End BGBH....the last one I enjoy the most! Kinda like Goldilocks & the three bears... "Goldilocks was very tired by this time, she went upstairs to the bedroom. She lay down in the first hammock, but it was too hard. Then she lay in the second hammock, but it was too soft. Then she lay down in the third hammock and it was just right. Goldilocks fell asleep."

**TrailSlug** · 03-08-2021, 11:14

I got it right the first time

but I still experimented and came back to my original Warbonnet Ridge Runner. Along the way I purchased a Warbonnet Blackbird, Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, a Chameleon, and then another Warbonnet Ridge Runner. I just find the RR the most comfortable hammock I've tried.

**Five Tango** · 03-08-2021, 19:25

HH Asym Expedition,WB double layer Blackbird(I do love the shelf but being a double layer makes it a might heavy),
10ft netless Dutch Hammock,11 foot netless Dutch hammock,Dutch side zip with net in Hexon 1.1 is where I stopped the addiction.(you don't really wanna hear about pots and stoves do ya?)

**ChrisJHC** · 03-08-2021, 22:54

One.

Based on the recommendations on this forum, I bought a WBBB XLC sight unseen.
Put it up once in the back yard to work out how it went then went on a 10-day hike with it.

Very satisfied!

Even happier when I upgraded to quilts instead of sleeping bag/pad.

**OneClick** · 03-10-2021, 11:22

I've only had one hammock that wasn't right. I realized this pretty quick and sold it. I still have a favorite, but not by much.

**howsithanging** · 03-10-2021, 11:41

Started with a Hennessey and switched to a Dutch Chameleon. I think I am good to go.

**sideshowraheem** · 03-11-2021, 08:43

Got a deal on a used Warbonnet XLC and its been the hammock I've used all the time since.

It did take me setting everything up, quilts, tarp, hammock, etc probably about 10 times before I felt like I was getting the hang of it. Tarps were the easiest for me to get right, really had to fight my UQs before I got comfortable with those.

Like Shug said in one of his most recent videos, there is definitely a learning curve. Even now it still takes me longer to get my hammock setup than it does a tent, but its definitely worth it.