Hammock camping gear

I hate to see people camping uncomfortably, be it in a tent, Hammock, or whatever. This will serve as a lesson in inexpensive but good quality Hammock camping gear with lots of links and info, but mostly something for me to collect my thoughts and link to for other people.

Hammock:
$ Yukon Outfitters is a good brand, "knock-off" of an eno.
$$ Dutchwaregear.com has hammocks and other gear.
$$$ Eno
They are all basically the same, some of the dutchwaregear ones have more features like bugnets and different fabrics. You want a double wide, no this doesn't mean 2 people. You lay diagonally across it to get a nice flat lay, when hung correctly Ultimate Hang Calculator

Tarp:
Walmart/Harbor Freight/Tractor Supply square tarp

You can DIY anything you want with fabric from dutchwaregear.com or ripstopbytheroll.com and designs from diygearsupply.com.

Semi-DIY Gander mountain dining canopy

Yukon Tactical diamond tarp

Underquilt:
You want an Underquilt at any temp about 50* or less.

DIY from diygearsupply.com

Arrowhead Equipment New River

Topquilt:
Use your current sleeping bag turned sideways, zip it up so the zipper is at the back of your knees and tuck the flaps around your sides

Suspension:
$ Dutch buckle suspension, the most versatile and adjustable option

$$$ Eno atlas straps

 

@diverdale @voz @JimboAnz @Acerwin @Boogyman @Dragonslady

 

Feel free to post suggestions, or gear you get/make.

 

Here's the Gander Mountain canopy in action


My DIY tarp, Yukon Hammock, and DIY turtledog stand (no trees needed!)

 

and @Sandman614 love the setup.

 

Hey I like my eno and expensive setup!

 

Subd. I did not get a pic from last weekend, rookie mistake. Slept great though.

 

Sub'd. I have an RTT but I like to see what setups you guys come up with. I have a crappy hammock I normally tie between a tree and my roof rack to relax in when camping. Don't think I have pics though.

 

Eno and Atlas straps
I like that it takes up the space of 2 crown royal sized bags and takes seconds to setup
But if I had to do it again I would get a cheaper hammock and use atlas straps. I like all of the loops for caribeaner accessories and they're extremely strong and quick to put up

 

Never said anything was wrong with it, except your wallet is that much lighter.

 

Worth it lol

 

I picked up the ripstopbytheroll diy gathered end hammock kit and I'm trying to figure out what in the Sam Hill most of the misc crap they give you is for.

https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/netless-hammock-kit

So the light cord, cordlocks, and i guess caribiner are for the stuff sack. I also was seeing people sewing a channel into the ends of the hammock and I guess the rope would be threaded through the channel as a mounting point. What are the cinch buckles for?

Once I make it and use it I'll throw some pics up.

 

Oh but of course. As soon as I ask, they put out a video FINALLY.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=i3Pqu8V4HcQ

 

Maybe you guys can help me out- I hope I can be clear in my question. I saw a picture earlier of a "tent style hammock", or a "hammock style tent". It looked exactly like that- a tent that gets strapped to trees and up, off the ground. It looked like it had 4 hanging points because it had a flat bottom and a net dome with support ribs or poles to keep it's shape. Anyone ever seen these or heard of them? Damn click-bait advertising "outdoor equipment" on MSN homepage got me and as soon as I clicked the link, I couldn't find the image anymore. Looked pretty cool and at the very least an easy way to entertain a lucky lady... Not sure if it was all gimmick or if there is any value to these.

 

http://www.tentsile.com/

These look fantastic...

 

Thank you! That's it! As you can see by their marketing, they have the same idea as me :

 

I want 2 now.. But Where's the hammock your talking about?

 

Hammockforums.net

Been camping and backpacking in a hammock for nearly 10 years.
There's far too many vendors to list, and so many that you've left off.

 

Yep, can't list them all. This is just where I have found good prices, good people, and I get my supplies. Just something to start people in the right direction. Everyone will have their favorites and I invite them to be posted as well.