Sorry, unfortunately not. I will be keeping my eye out for a local version though. I see I need to update my posting - I try to mention where products are made so you are fully informed.
-
The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
-
We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules
Camping hammock?
- Thread starter Southpaw outdoors
- Start date
Gotcha. Just saw the EWO tag on the picture and thought you had a hammock sew team.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Have you seen Yukon Outfitters? I believe they are Made in USA. I have absolutely zero affiliation with them other than I bought a hammock from them a couple of years ago and it has become my go-to for pack-in camping due to it being much lighter weight than my ENO. Seems as durable as the ENO as well.
Homebrew454
Well-Known Member
I make my own gear. I'm finishing up my top quilt tomorrow when the down gets here. It should be under 20 ounces for a 15-25°F quilt.
If I would but a hammock, I would seriously look at the amok that is posted earlier. They are supposed to be the most comfortable one out there. Gathered ends will be your cheapest option though.
If you get a gathered end, remember you sleep on a diagonal and not like a banana. You're trying to get a flat lay in it.
The bridge hammocks allow you to sleep on your side or back much easier than a gathered end hammock.
I agree that spending money on quality under quilt and top quilt will be money well spent. Hammockgear.com has some fairly reasonable priced quilts. Enlightened Equipment makes really nice quilts... If I didn't make mine, I would buy from them.
I actually have the material and I'm going to start my attempt at an Amok next week.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
If I would but a hammock, I would seriously look at the amok that is posted earlier. They are supposed to be the most comfortable one out there. Gathered ends will be your cheapest option though.
If you get a gathered end, remember you sleep on a diagonal and not like a banana. You're trying to get a flat lay in it.
The bridge hammocks allow you to sleep on your side or back much easier than a gathered end hammock.
I agree that spending money on quality under quilt and top quilt will be money well spent. Hammockgear.com has some fairly reasonable priced quilts. Enlightened Equipment makes really nice quilts... If I didn't make mine, I would buy from them.
I actually have the material and I'm going to start my attempt at an Amok next week.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Southpaw outdoors
Member
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2018
- Messages
- 76
Chris_S
New Member
lol, as much as you want to spend.
But this is a good place to get an idea on material costs: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/diy-kits
Sewing machine, ~$30-40 for good materials and an hour or so for a hammock.
You can make them cheaper. But that's with amsteel and lightweight materials. I've made one before, and it was ok, but it was fugly, had some issues that needed to be addressed through mods. I spent twice as much as I did on the material, and bought a hammock with a zippered bugnet and didn't have to kill an evening trying to sew multiple long straight lines in slippery nylon. I've also made a tarp, and couple of quilts. but I've replaced it all with professionally made stuff.
Homebrew454
Well-Known Member
It all depends. If you add your hours into the equation as a hourly rate, you're probably better off buying new. I'd guess I save between 25-40% over buying in most cases (hourly wage not considered into it).
For instance, my top quilt I mentioned earlier I saved about 35% off the one I was looking at from Enlightened Equipment.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
For instance, my top quilt I mentioned earlier I saved about 35% off the one I was looking at from Enlightened Equipment.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Homebrew454
Well-Known Member
If you're making a gathered end hammock, the cost savings won't be that much. The link to ripstopbytheroll is a good starting point for pricing. I made my hammock out of 4 yards of 1.6 hyper d xl. I think I cut it to 10 feet (it is in storage right now or I would measure it) and then sewed the channels at the end. Most make theirs out of 3 yards of fabric though. I just wanted a longer and wider hammock for more comfort.
I bought the pre-cut hex 12 they sell for the tarp. Jellyfish on YouTube has some nice tutorials on making gear.
I bought material for a "fronkey" style bug net. YouTube tutorials on that as well.
I don't have an under quilt yet though and will make that as well. Most likely a 3/4 length unless my Amok turns out well. Then it will be an inflatable pad instead.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
I bought the pre-cut hex 12 they sell for the tarp. Jellyfish on YouTube has some nice tutorials on making gear.
I bought material for a "fronkey" style bug net. YouTube tutorials on that as well.
I don't have an under quilt yet though and will make that as well. Most likely a 3/4 length unless my Amok turns out well. Then it will be an inflatable pad instead.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2018
- Messages
- 3,930
What they said 
I used 4yds for the hammock and 8 yds for the tarp. I’m tall so I didn’t bother to trim anything on my hammock (gathered end).
IMHO the most important part of a hammock design that leads to comfort is the structural ridgeline. You’ll see a lot of hammocks without one and there’s pictures above of hammocks without one, but if they added one they would see the light.
Without a SR the forces go from the tree, down to the center of the hammock and back up to the tree. This will banana the hell out of you if you try and lay in line with the hammock and will make laying at an angle a chore as well.
With a SR the forces go down the tree to the gathered end, across the SR parallel to the ground to the other gathered end then back up to the tree and the hammock body itself is left to hang free.
I used 4yds for the hammock and 8 yds for the tarp. I’m tall so I didn’t bother to trim anything on my hammock (gathered end).
IMHO the most important part of a hammock design that leads to comfort is the structural ridgeline. You’ll see a lot of hammocks without one and there’s pictures above of hammocks without one, but if they added one they would see the light.
Without a SR the forces go from the tree, down to the center of the hammock and back up to the tree. This will banana the hell out of you if you try and lay in line with the hammock and will make laying at an angle a chore as well.
With a SR the forces go down the tree to the gathered end, across the SR parallel to the ground to the other gathered end then back up to the tree and the hammock body itself is left to hang free.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Dec 20, 2018
- Messages
- 1,791
I have three Hennessy hammocks and several other hammocks. My family of four has enough hammocks for a family of 8-12. On my hammock I have the top and bottom quilts made by enlightened. Man they are nice. I took the tarp that came with it and upgraded to the monsoon tarp. It creeps me dry in the wettest of downpours, but the downside to this fly is that it is hot and muggy if I do not put a side up. Now I have the 10x10 Coleman tarp...this is nice!!! I usually camp monthly but I haven’t camped since December. Waiting for this lockdown to lift...Bennett springs is calling my name.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Homebrew454
Well-Known Member
Yeah I should have mentioned the Ridgeline. I have it on all of my hammocks. It does make a huge difference.
Also, the "Fronkey" style bug net is super easy to make and best fits a gathered end hammock.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Also, the "Fronkey" style bug net is super easy to make and best fits a gathered end hammock.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2018
- Messages
- 3,930
Agreed on the fronkey. Made one of those also and it’s very easy and effective.
I can’t imagine anyone putting a decent effort into a hammock setup ever going back to a tent so do your due diligence and get it right. You’ll be thankful that you did.
I can’t imagine anyone putting a decent effort into a hammock setup ever going back to a tent so do your due diligence and get it right. You’ll be thankful that you did.
Mr Price
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Dec 12, 2018
- Messages
- 541
I found mine at dirt cheap for $15. I love it
Danowens88
Member
ive been intrigued about hammocks for awhile, my main question. is it cooler in the summer months than a mesh ground tent
- Joined
- Dec 20, 2018
- Messages
- 1,791
Well that depends. If you have a tarp and close it on all sides...not by much. If however you have a tarp and open up both sides to allow air flow...then much cooler. Never seen a mesh ground tent...
To me ... YES. The wind blowing in underneath you will keep you cooler than laying on a sleeping pad in a tent (even with a non insulated sleeping pad).
Homebrew454
Well-Known Member
Yes convection will help to cool you off. A windproof under quilt or hammock sock helps in cooler temps (70-75 and below). It's amazing how quickly you can get cool in a hammock yet how well you can regulate your body temp.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Danowens88
Member
I have a marmot force 1 person backpacker tent, the only part that’s not mesh is the floor pan. Of course it has a detachable rain fly but most backpacking tents have a lot of mesh to keep the weight down