CLOSED:Interest Check: DD Hammock Group Buy.

[FanaticFringer]

What is the material of the hammock made of? I hate my Mosquito Hammock and hope it is not the same material as that is.

I hated that hammock also.

[fin]

Actually I think the camping hammock is single layer and somehow zips up to form a cocoon. I don't see a net on it. That feature would be nice in the winter, sorta like a hammock sock. One of the pics it looks like someone is on top of the hammock, making it kind of a 2 layer.

One layer, two layers..... Semantics. You can zip yourself inside the fabric, with a layer of nylon above and below you. Exactly like a sock or cocoon, with a zipper running the length of the hammock. I don't know if it is two pieces of fabric stitched together, or one large piece of fabric. I had the same questions when I first started looking at the DD's, because those pictures make it SEEM like they are almost identical.

What is the material of the hammock made of? I hate my Mosquito Hammock and hope it is not the same material as that is.

100% uncoated nylon, but not ripstop.

[Jim Bowie]

I'm not going to vote yet, but I think I am indeed interested in a travel hammock. It'll need to clear waivers (read: wife) first, however.

Question: I only have experience with my HH ULBA; does anyone know whether this hammock allows for flat sleeping? What about side sleeping?

Thanks

[headchange4u]

Here's some more info got from Nick:

The camping hammock is a 2 layer hammock and also features a zip between the two layers so you can totally enclose yourself inside, cocoon like (and keep insects out). If using a thermarest/ pad for insulation the zip also helps to keep it in place (stops it sliding out from under you). You also have the option to lie out in the open on top of both layers if you wish.

For those of you interested in a tarp:

At present we just have our 3m x 2m Tarp 1 in stock. Our Tarps are not the lightest so shipping of these outside of the UK is very costly. Due to this it is probably not worth including these in the group buy as it would increase the cost of shipping alot. Also we hope to have lightweight versions of our Tarps available later this year and I'm planning a few improvements on the new Tarps other than just the weight. I'll let you know when these are ready.

[headchange4u]

I also added specs to the first post for the Camping Hammock.

[fin]

Bump. Any more interest in this?

[cgul1]

Bump. Any more interest in this?

Perhaps not enough interest?
Mac

[fin]

I think even with everyone splitting the shipping costs, it's that same added shipping cost that is killing this deal. Wow, is it expensive to ship from the UK these days. I used to buy stuff from there all the time, but it ends up costing as much or more than the things you purchase!

Too bad, these are nice hammocks. I would love to get my hands on one more.

[headchange4u]

I think even with everyone splitting the shipping costs, it's that same added shipping cost that is killing this deal. Wow, is it expensive to ship from the UK these days. I used to buy stuff from there all the time, but it ends up costing as much or more than the things you purchase!

Too bad, these are nice hammocks. I would love to get my hands on one more.

Yeah, the shipping costs from the UK are horrible. It's still a good deal for this hammock and much cheaper if you just ordered a single hammock from them.

I think that if I don't get enough interest to order at least 10-12 hammocks, I'm not even going to bother with the group buy.

[fin]

I don't think I would get another DD unless we do a group buy because of the shipping cost.

How much longer are we going to float this boat? I might have to get in on the 2-1 skeeter beeter deal b4 morning if we aren't going to do this. Maybe shelve it for a few months, and check again?