Comments on: Review – Custom Dream Hammock – Darien

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:32:52 +0000

In reply to Erik. I wish I had better data. The reality is that I don’t like to sleep in the monolite so I don’t have long term data. That speaks volumes. I can only speculate that it will last about the same as any other lightweight fabric, based on the care and diligence you give it.

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:55:56 +0000

In reply to Thomas. The listed weights on his website are pretty close to actual. I don’t have the hammock any more to weigh.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:09:26 +0000

In reply to Derek Hansen. But what dis the actual weight turn out to be for this one? Its probably not for me as I am 190 cm and need rhe wider fabrick options from DH. Just got a Darien myself, but made from the 1.7 XL fabric.

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:08:27 +0000

Hi Derek! Could you tell me about the durability of the monolite 1.0 fabric in regards of durability? What is your longtime thoughts/ experiences of tha hammock?
Best regards
From
Sweden

By: Blackdog

Blackdog — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:43:07 +0000

I got a custom DH Sparrow a couple of years ago and absolutely love it.
It’s a double layer and I am not concerned with some extra weight because I am canoe camping and backyard camping. The double layer is great for a number of reasons.
1. More solid feel than single layer
2. More durable
3. Better if you ever have your dog jump in
4. You can have a different fabric inside and out (obviously). You can get a fabric that feels great and is non slippery for the inside and a fabric that’s durable for the outside. You get to have a nice color inside, maybe something bright) and a different color outside… like maybe camo or some muted color.

The Sparrow has a bug net and a winter cover (if You order it). They zip on and off and are interchangeable. The winter cover really nice in, well, the winter. Keeps the wind off and helps keep some heat in. Sort of like the top of a tent. I highly recommend the custom side screen vents because that’s where your breathing is and it makes the most sense to get that out of the tent rather than having it condense on the inside. It’s also really nice to be able to see outside.

The selection of available fabrics is really pretty amazing. You can get samples at Dream hammocks website or at the website of Ripstop by the Roll.

Great company and they will help you with the many questions and choices you will have.

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:28:44 +0000

In reply to Jamie. 5'10". Randy will do you right!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:47:20 +0000

Derek. I just purchased the same hammock almost exactly. I was curious how tall you are?? I am 6’1” and 180 lbs. Randy suggested a 60” wide hammock for me.

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:13:56 +0000

In reply to Mike. Sounds like a great video opportunity! You can test this yourself if you can modify your hammock as to not destroy bug netting. The ratio of length to width is important so that you can take full advantage of the width, otherwise it is an impediment to comfort.