I decided to go shopping today to see if my local army surplus store had any hammocks. They didn't. Unfortunately I still managed to leave there much poorer. I checked out some local thrift stores to see what they had for material and such but I don't think there was anything useful although I did find a really good wool blanket for a good price I might do a little experiment with. So then I decided to go to the Bass Pro online catalogue and found some hammocks but I have some questions.
1. I have no sewing machine. Is it possible to make a good DIY hammock without one?
2. I definitely will need a bug net at some point as we have four seasons here. Fall, winter, black fly and mosquito. :lol So what in everyone's opinion do you like better the bug net built in or separate. I'm kind of thinking I might prefer separate because I would be able to leave it off when it's not necessary for an unobstructed view and I wonder if I would be less likely to get my rump chewed off by bugs.
3. So now for some opinions on what was available at Bass Pro. There were a few Eagles Nest, single, double and jungle nest (all rated for 400 lbs I believe) then there were a couple of Hennesey Expedition asym setups that included everything (tarps, built in bug screen and hanging equipment) but they were only rated for 250 lbs. (between my dog and myself we would be approaching that weight) and there were a couple of Thermarest hammocks (no bug screen) that seemed to have some good reviews and were rated for 395 lbs. Opinions on any of these from anyone with experience on them would be appreciated.
And now for anyone from southern Ontario with any insight on other sources to check out (I haven't tried Sail or LeBarons yet) that is greatly appreciated as well.
Oh and I am about 5'7". I know that probably is relevant.
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