Entry Level Hammock Set

Hammock @ about $70
Straps @ about $30
Tarp @ about $30


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Ooooohhhhh, my head is swooning! Is this for you or a family member? Who is starting to hang? "I'm so excited, I just can't hide it, I know, I know, I know, you're going to like it." "I'm so excited...." The rest of the words to that song elude me.

If I may be so bold, there is the best little book for beginner hammock hangers. I can honestly say, everything you need to know and do is in this comically illustrated master piece. I kid not.

If there is anything I can do to help out in any way.....let me know!

Bibsoutdoors

 

Man, I wish I was there for the start of this adventure If you decide to use Whoopie slings or UCR's, DON'T buy them, I've made my own (there three times stronger than what you can buy, just as light weight) at a mere fraction of the cost and I will send you a set. Oh my, there is the potential for soooooo much to talk about! Are there trees or somewhere possibly in your backyard you can hang this up to work on your hang angle? This will be the determining factor on your comfort. I get ahead of myself, you may know all there is to know about the matter. Sorry, I'm just excited for you. I'll just fade into the background until I hear from you, if I hear from you!

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P.S.
Best of luck to you matey!

Bibsoutdoors

 

Hello again @Bibsoutdoors, You're on target with "The Ultimate Hang". The author Derek has a forum that I follow, which is packed with practical information. The book and forum are my first places of reference on the hammock topic.



Thank you


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Part of the review of the Moskito Kakoon hammock by Derek of "The Ultimate Hang"



Hang In There!


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Warning about Derricks reviews, they are slanted terribly towards the manufacturer which I find to be NOT in my interest! Actually, I have never found reviews helpful, people get free gear from a manufacturer and feel obligated to review on the side of the vendor. I'll never be asked to review anything, if it's crap I will say so, if it had flaws I would reveal them, so on, so forth. I want honesty from a review, period.

Most reviews should really be label, an unboxing! If you have never used a piece of equipment, how on earth can you review it? If you are 'reviewing' something you bought but have never used, all I see and hear is someone saying, come join my misery, I screwed up. Why am I going on like this?

Derrick gets a lot of free publicity for his book reviewing free gear, so why not slant the review?? It costs him nothing to sell more books.

Now, if you want to talk about his book. I would push it all the way up the mountain. I've read it, tried it and use the information, it's proven to me. I like it and await the second book he has coming. This is not a criticism of him or anyone else, more a revealing look into my own self and how I operate and feel towards things.

Bibsoutdoors

 

Write that lady post of mine sound extremely critical...wasn't my intention.

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Wow that last

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Write that lady

Jeeeeezzee

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That byer of maine hammock looks nice. And with a bug net for that price is hard to beat. But two things I dislike about it is overall length and no hammock ridge line. Two thing I must have to be comfortable. All my hammock are 11ft. Now that might not be a must have depending on how tall you are. But the ridge line (for me) is a must have. I should say structural ridge line.

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Yes, you can add a structural ridge line after you have undergone an extremely aggravating time trying to find the sweet spot, even then you may have to adjust it. When the hammock manufactures have located that sweet spot and put a structural ridge line on for you, aaahhhh, that's nice, and hassle free. I'm with you on the length as well. The longer the hammock the easier the lay. If it's too short, you may as well disassemble it and use it as a table cloth. I HATE shoulder pinch!!!!! A bad angle of hang is easier for me to compensate for then shoulder pinch were no compensation can be made.

By the way, are you new to this forum or a returning babbler?

Welcome to you if you're new! Nice to see you back if you're returning!

Bibsoutdoors

 

FootPathOne, may I ask the length of this hammock? Is it the same one I saw reviewed in Hanson's site? 116". Nine foot hammock in my humble opinion is going to be trouble. Well maybe not though. If your height is 5'6" - 5'8" you may get by handily. If your taller, I fear shoulder pinch and not enough stretch out room could become a factor. It sounds like I'm dumping on your parade, really I'm not, I just want you to have a great experience!

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I can understand your concerns, and I basically think along the same lines, but I give him extra points when compared with other hammock specialists for offering his view point on a "not on the top 10 list" of hammock suppliers / manufacturers. Derek's review: Byer of Maine Moskito Kakoon 2016 Review - The Ultimate Hang

In the grand scheme in life, who can I really trust other than close family and friends who have actually "been there - done that"? A trusted and reputable eye-witness is always my best source. Less than this requires multiple non-collusion sources as a way of confirmation.

 

The Specs: Moskito Kakoon Hammock Byer of Maine - Byer of Maine

No rain on my parade here I make a point to remind myself that we don't live in a "one size fits all" world. Some may have us think way, but the reality is simply that our preferences are just as numerous as the individuals. We can have many things in common, but the choices and opinions are still up to each individual. I believe this mind-set is evidence of genuine respect for each other.

 

Totally agree with you there. And yes I am a returning babbler.

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I could not argue a word of what you say and in actuality feel strongly about it the same way.

Just for example, let's say your 5'10", and you are looking to buy a hammock that is only eight feet long. I tell you to not be to hasty and look into it a little more, not because I'm some kind of a narcissist, but because I've been around the block. The eight foot hammock may be the top of a line item, but if it's too short and causes you (and it will) discomfort, maybe better warned off it. Not told off it, warned. So you look into it further and dang......Then you've saved money and was able to purchase something different that works. I guess my point is, yes, you don't know me from Adam. My opinion means crap to you, but even at that doesn't a red flag about the item wave. It is my hope on forums like this, relevant information can be exchanged with sincere intent. The largest hammock forum out there ifs filled with narcissistic idiots (of course my opinion only) that don't care about what you need, only that you reaffirm their belief in their own judgement.

Let me preach one more thing. I've etched literally hundreds of utube videos on Hammock Camping. The one thing I find completely baffling is how someone (as an example Sean Emery, otherwise known as Shug) he gives everything he reviews outstanding marks. He says he doesn't do that but watch every review he does. Then of he goes on any number of camp outs and what do you see being used in his videos......NINE OF THE GREAT GEAR HE REVIEWS. Why, it's crap, but you don't get free gear telling people something is crap. I really think people are better than that and ask Northern Dancer, I'm one of the most pessimistic people he probably knows! Optimism from me....check the water levels and tune your radios into Noah! Somethings just work out
sometimes...Noah....NOAA! Come on, that should at least get a smile!

Ok I'm done, cue the sighs of relief.

Bibsoutdoors

 

Ok, I failed to proof read again, I lose my posting privileges for the rest of the day.

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I need to get the book. I have 2 hammocks. My first was single grand trunk, and the other is an Enos Double rest. It's hard to find literature on hammock hanging. Thanks for book insight, @Bibsoutdoors

 

I personally found these two very helpful.

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