hammock camping

bsmit212

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I cannot think of a hammock with a built in rain fly. I have seen hanging tents before online but they were very expensive and I would not concider them a hammock.

You will most likely end up having to get a set for your different requirements. My personal favoriate hammock is the ENO. I just use a small trap from walmart just big enough to cover the hammock part for a rain fly. I am in the SE so I don't have much use for it, but for warmth you can get one of the under-quilts. You can also use your sleeping pad in the bottom of your hammock like I do and see if that keeps you warm enough.
 

Waggy The Geek

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I cannot think of a hammock with a built in rain fly. I have seen hanging tents before online but they were very expensive and I would not concider them a hammock.

You will most likely end up having to get a set for your different requirements. My personal favoriate hammock is the ENO. I just use a small trap from walmart just big enough to cover the hammock part for a rain fly. I am in the SE so I don't have much use for it, but for warmth you can get one of the under-quilts. You can also use your sleeping pad in the bottom of your hammock like I do and see if that keeps you warm enough.
alright, thanks!
 

briansnat

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I've seen one piece hammocks, but you are much better shielded from the rain with a hammock and tarp setup. As far as warmth, no hammock is warm, however a Thermarest or similar pad will keep you warm to about freezing. Below that you'll need an under-quilt.

As far as recommendations, I can enthusiastically recommend the Warbonnet Blackbird. Great all around hammock.
 

Cappy

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I spent many a night in a jungle hammock sometimes swinging over swamp water with my gear on the canoe. I can't recommend anything techy to buy now a days these were surplus from the Korean war.
 

lambdahammock

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Hennesy is definitely the way to go for beginners. It can't get much easier than their all in one setup they have
 

Daniel

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Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock would be best and Great all around hammock :)
 

outador

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Have been considering the military style jungle hammock https://goo.gl/Ddm5vJ all weather. Not sure this one is the best but the price seems right :camp1: If you have one, please share your feedback. Thanks.
 

Cappy

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Check a big army surplus store. I dont have one now but camped for years in a army surplus jungle hammock of course it was korean war erra and I aint sure about new ones but as a rule army surplus is always good quality and even cheaper than amazon
 
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