Comments on: Gear Reviews

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:09:08 +0000

In reply to David. Thanks David. No material advantage for the cost. I think the weight savings is nill at that point.

By: David

David — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:35:49 +0000

Derek: Hello there. Thanks for what you’ve done for hanging! May I ask about the dream hammock custom item you shared you bought. I think you got it to be all the hyper lite fabric. I was wondering what made you think you’d prefer the top to be no see um. Thanks. David

By: Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:08:54 +0000

In reply to Summer. Good hammock! Just not as popular as most, but not for lack of features, comfort, or design.

By: Coyote

Coyote — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:44:07 +0000

For the Poortramps, such as myself, I bought a new 78″ wide (true double) Chinese ENO knock-off with 1″ hanging straps and biners for $17 and a separate full surround zippered bug net for $15 on ebay. I’ll put up the fabric and sewing to any of the popular American brands that sel for 400%-700% the cost and guess where they’re made? Uh-huh, China. Add to that a tarp/fly and the one I bought is the Hennessey Hex Asym for $65; all at under $100 and could be done cheaper with a 10′ X 10′ tarp from any number of ebay vendors in China. I’ve yet to use it, as I’ve to date used tents, but I wanted to see what all the flap’s about. Well, first I like the size, as my preferred Mountain Hardwear Drifter 2 weighs 6 lbs w/ stakes and lines and the whole hammock rig is 4.25. Add to that the versatility of ground camping without the hammock; just the bug net hung slack between two trekking poles with two large mylar emergency blankets, one on the ground and one inside the bug net, my Big Agnes Air Core Ultra insulated pad on top, and the Hennessey Hex tarp in foul weather; gets it down to 2.86 lbs. w/ stakes and guy lines. And it’s big enough for two with more than rain coverage to stow gear than the vestibules on the MH Drifter 2. I’m taking it on my next outing to try all configurations and in the event that it’s a wash (I doubt that), then I’m not out much and it would be relegated to the INCH bag for emergency use.

By: Summer

Summer — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:14:28 +0000

Hey Derek, what do you think about Claytor Hammocks? Particularly the Camping Hammock? Thanks

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:33:58 +0000

Have you tried out the REI Co-op Flash Air yet?

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:26:35 +0000

I recently saw that ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters) launched a lightweight portable hammock stand called the Nomad. Pretty sure it was less than 15 lbs and comes with a travel bag! Can’t wait to try one out.

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:04:18 +0000

In reply to Thomas geffroyd. You're welcome!