Switching to a hammock....any suggestions?

[Tree Nerd]

So this year I attempted a thru hike and had to get off due to unexpected reasons. Well now that I am off the trail and planning to section hike the rest I am making some changes to my gear. During my thru attempt I had a SMD Lunar Solo and got very tired of it, so tired of it that I send it home and just slept in shelters. I have a grand trunk hammock and love it but would like a different setup, something that has a bugnet and fly included but IDK where to start.

I'm 5'10" and 165lbs and I'm looking to spend around $100; any suggestions?

[kayak karl]

at $100 for hammock, net and fly DIY would be the way to go. up budget to $1000 and ill give you choices, quilts included

[Stir Fry]

Learn to stay warm. IMHO that the learnig curve in a Hammock is staying warm. Most that I have see that gave up on a Hammock had trouble staying warm. After you learn to stay warm you will never go back to the ground. Oh yah did I mention learn to stay warm.

[WeShallSee]

Just go to hammockforums.net. They will teach you everything you need to know about making your own or buying what you want. Good luck.

[Tree Nerd]

Thanks for the input guys. I know $100 is a budget but I'm looking for used stuff. And yes I understand staying warm is a major concern. I know all about underquilts and other options for that, Im just trying to find a hammock now.....I'll look into hammockforums.net.

[78owl]

A couple threads on white blaze that are very recent that have hammocks for sale

[Tuckahoe]

It's 1:11am and I'm relaxed in my hammock here in Pennsylvania (not on the trail though). So here is a self portrait --
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[R1ma]

The most cost-effective setup I know of that doesn't include a sewing machine is a $170 Hennessey.

[Tree Nerd]

The most cost-effective setup I know of that doesn't include a sewing machine is a $170 Hennessey.

Are you talking about the scout? I have been considering it but I am not sure about the size of it. I am just out of the manufacturers suggested size limit.

[Just Bill]

I literally just finished my first hammock. Just a gathered end job I'll likely try tonight. It cost a whopping $25 for the fabric. Some Paracord lying around made the ridgeline and cord. I know you're a no sew guy, but you could probably pay a local tailor to stitch it up, it only took me an hour and I suck at sewing. Even better- I don't actually see any reason for the stitching on the gathered end style. Sear the edges with a candle on all four sides. You could probably just roll the cord up in the end a few times and tie it up. I think a few hammock companies actually use that technique.

[Tuckahoe]

As others have stated you will find most all of the information that you will need at hammockforums.net. There is a very active and extremely helpful DIY section of the forum over there as well as a very active section for selling used hammock gear.

On your $100 budget, is that just for your hammock and fly? And beyond the integrated bug net what other features are you looking for?

[aficion]

Will let my Henessey 1.5 lb. Ultra Light Backpacker go for $100.00 + shipping. Has included diamond shaped tarp and tree straps. (One tree strap needs restitching) Light to moderate use and in very good condition.

[Tree Nerd]

Will let my Henessey 1.5 lb. Ultra Light Backpacker go for $100.00 + shipping. Has included diamond shaped tarp and tree straps. (One tree strap needs restitching) Light to moderate use and in very good condition.

Aficion, can you send me an email at [email protected]

[aficion]

Aficion, can you send me an email at [email protected]

Sure TN. Doing so now.

[R1ma]

Are you talking about the scout? I have been considering it but I am not sure about the size of it. I am just out of the manufacturers suggested size limit.

No, the scout is too small for you. You're too tall, but its only $100. The expedition is $170. I've got one. It's not light, but comfy for my 6', 160 lbs.

If you've got a short friend/girlfriend, every once in a while, he'll do a sale where you buy any hammock and get a scout for free. Got my daughter a scout that way . And it gives ya 2 hammocks for $170 - $85 each.

[papa john]

Check Hennessy's eBay store, they are having a sale right now. Some really good deals.

[QiWiz]

I have a BIAS Weight Weenie hammock with a DIY tulle bugnet (but BIAS can sell you bugnets too) that I've been very happy with. BIAS is "Butt In A Sling".

[TDHanger]

You best bets would be either a Thunderbird or Dangerbird from http://www.dream-hammock.com/Hammocks.html or a Warebonnet XLC Blackbird from http://warbonnetoutdoors.com/blackbirds.php

[WILLIAM HAYES]

try ebay you can sometimes catch a deal on a hammock like a hennessy i have tried just about every hammock on the market and now use a War Bonnet Black Bird check out hammock forums they are a good information source if you want to get into hammocks

[Grinder]

I bought a used scout for around $65 I think. I didn't like it and sold it again for no loss. adjusting an underquilt ouside of the zipped up hammock is a royal pain.!!
If you buy the conventional hammock thinking, you have to have a Hennessy and an underquilt. About 300 there. and a bigger tarp for another 100.You are way over your budget.

I'm your size and a scout was just fine for size for me.

Watch for a used hennessy. Get used to sleeping on a pad inside the hammock. rig up a bug net. I used a $10 bed bug net that I draped over the ridge line. A real zip up deal is only necessary in prime bug season, when the mosquitos can carry you off.

And, what they said about hammock forums. You should be able to find one in budget there.

Practice camp in yard or woods near home before you leave. You can do it!! Good Luck