hammocks why not...

[(pete)]

Just working on some of the items for my bob and most people seem to want roll mats is there a reason. I'm looking at a hammock and its great packs away small and is real comfy also up off the floor

So why not....

[The Ace of Spades]

I have used a hammock for about 2 and a half years now, and I use it every time I go camping, regardless of season or weather. With a good tarp/basha set up, it's a great way to sleep, providing you have a good sleeping bag and an extra insulating layer beneath you. The extra layer is a must so that you don't lose heat via convection due to your body crushing the insulation of the sleeping bag beneath you.

The one I have is a Trekmates Expedition. It's advertised here at £25, but I paid £18 for mine at the time.

http://www.trekmates.co.uk/index.php?ro ... uct_id=136

It's not the best hammock in the world, but it's not the worst either and I've had no problems with it at all. At some point I may buy a DD hammock, but the one I have works fine for now.

Ace.

[(pete)]

Top tip on the second layer. I'm going to place an order I think just seems the perfec compact sleeping method I can hang it inside my car too ...

[jansman]

Used a hammock in the navy. If you buy one, try sleeping in it all night. You might change your mind. Shtf , I'll be finding a sprung divan!

[(pete)]

I have slept allnight in a hammock loved it though nor for days at a time... It's only going in the bug out bag anyway and that's to see me good for 1 week, so should be ok besides its easy of use, light weight and minimum space in the pack far exceed any, if any minor discomfort for me

[pseudonym]

I loved my hammock when I had it.

The main reason for going back to ground dwelling is the possibilty of not having two points to hang from.

[jansman]

Loads of the fellas loved 'em. Not me though. If you like 'em, use 'em. However it happens, a good nights sleep is important.

[(pete)]

I loved my hammock when I had it.

The main reason for going back to ground dwelling is the possibilty of not having two points to hang from.

I will almost always have one point that can be parked near a second..... My car lol

[munchh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2mY7AR7 ... 0is9Uq4QHQ
Skip to 17:30
He hasnt done a vid for a while so waffles alot, but a treeless hammock it is!

I picked up a "tropical hammock" by Nomad medical ltd, at a bootsale, have never tried it yet, but it is double layer so you can put a bed roll inbetween to give you that extra layer, it was £1, so couldnt say no really.

[tigs]

i used one out in Belize while jungle training , just one tip make sure you get used to waking up in one before you need to use it,i lost count of the amount of time i woke up and forgot i was in a hammock and fell out of it