New person with Claytor Epedition question

**neo** · 05-01-2008, 18:48

Originally Posted by urbansix

Same as the scout. Excellent. Thanks Neo. I like the litany of features on the Claytors a lot better. Guess I will be taking the blue pill

now thats funny.i like it lol

neo

**urbansix** · 05-01-2008, 20:47

One last thing then. Is there a better deal or recommendation in the hammocking world for a kids' hammock than the $60 Mosquito? I was thinking of going ahead and getting one of those for my son, but then saw the $10 price cut if you buy more than one of a model. Does that mean if I buy two Expeditions they are $80 each, or only the 2nd one is $80? If it's 80 each that's only $10 more than Expedition + Mosquito at full price.

Should I be looking/bargain hunting elsewhere for kids' hammocks?

**bear bag hanger** · 05-02-2008, 08:30

I've used the HH hammocks, but now have a Claytor Expedition. I'm about 5' 6" tall and weigh a bit more than I should, at 185. I find the Claytor more comfortable and easier to get in and out of. I don't like the velcro used on the HHs, as it tends to tear up my pants, etc. I tend to sleep on my side and am comfortable that way in either hammock.

I don't think I've ever seen a hammock, with bug net, for less than $60, but haven't searched that much since I got mine. Every hammock I've seen for less than $60 doesn't include a bug net, and usually, when you order the optional bug net, it climbs to more than $60.

I like the dark color bug net of the Expedition, but find the pocket in the Expedition a not very useful item. I tend to wind up sleeping on it and would like to find a better solution.

**bear bag hanger** · 05-02-2008, 08:39

While reading another thread, came across this:
http://www.fogdog.com/product/index....entPage=family
A Byer Moskito hammock for $35

**neo** · 05-02-2008, 08:50

Originally Posted by urbansix

One last thing then. Is there a better deal or recommendation in the hammocking world for a kids' hammock than the $60 Mosquito? I was thinking of going ahead and getting one of those for my son, but then saw the $10 price cut if you buy more than one of a model. Does that mean if I buy two Expeditions they are $80 each, or only the 2nd one is $80? If it's 80 each that's only $10 more than Expedition + Mosquito at full price.

Should I be looking/bargain hunting elsewhere for kids' hammocks?

the expedtion and mosquitto almost indentical,main difference is color,to get the discount you need to buy 2 of the same kind

neo

**urbansix** · 05-02-2008, 08:53

Originally Posted by neo

the expedtion and mosquitto almost indentical,main difference is color,to get the discount you need to buy 2 of the same kind

neo

Placing order today - I had a bunch of $$ in my paypal account I had forgotten about

**Hector** · 05-02-2008, 09:39

Hey, urbansix, email Tom, he'll talk to you and answer your pricing questions.

**Hector** · 05-02-2008, 09:40

The Byer Moskito is fine for an occasional day at the park, but I wouldn't recommend it for frequent camping.

**Miguel** · 05-03-2008, 13:20

Originally Posted by Hector

Like I said, Miguel, some folks disagree with my opinions. I don't mind. And by "a diagonal sleep position," it isn't meant that you sleep partially on your side or something, it had to do with the line of your body in the hammock being slightly off from parallel to the line of the hammock body (head to one side, feet to the other). Also known as "Brazillian style" hammock sleeping. So if you're getting flat on your back instead of bowing like a banana, you're probably lying diagonally across the hammock.

Oh for sure I'm bowing like a banana....but like I said I'm still quite unexplainably comfortable. I think the length of the Claytor lessens the banana effect. Plus, by lowering the torso end of the hammock I believe it tends to allow your back to be relatively flat while your legs tend to follow the curve upwards. When I said I lay flat, I simply meant not on my side, and straight down the middle. If I hang the hammock loosly I can get diagonal but I dont feel any great advantage to it from a comfort standpoint.

Miguel

**urbansix** · 05-05-2008, 20:09

I went ahead and placed/paid for an order of two expeditions. Should I be worried that I have emailed him with a few questions since last Thursday and not heard back? Fortunately most of my questions have been answered on here, but I hope he's not off playing polo somewhere and orders get backed up too far. I gather 2-3 weeks is not too uncommon delivery time?