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PersonLightweightCamper
09/8/2011 at 12:34pm
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Hi everyone, I'm new on here and was just after some advice really. I was wondering if anyone has tried camping in a hammock? I was out at the weekend and tried a friends (not to sleep in though) and it was pretty comfy. Just wanted to see if anyone could recommend it or not before I take the plunge to buy one.



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PersonSceptical Camper
09/8/2011 at 2:00pm
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I can't answer from personal experience but have you tried searching for the word 'hammock' in the forum search (button above)? If that doesn't help try search for 'hammock +camping' in Google.

Welcome to UKCS and your first post.


Personmojo19
10/8/2011 at 8:25am
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Hi,
don't have a hammock myself but a few of my friends use them and swear by them, specially usefull for camping in forested areas (obvious) where a it may be difficult to find a suitable spot to pitch a tent. Often used with mozzie nets and tarps. Try searching this site for a bit more info
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91

Mojo


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Yeah, been wild camping in my hammock a few times, I use a DD (http://www.ddhammocks.com/) Travel Hammock. Some people get on with them, others don't. As long as you have the trees (obviously) they are really quite easy to stick up, along with a tarp, and you don't have to worry about what the grounds like.

The BCUK link above is good, there's loads of information available.


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Thanks everyone for the advice. After looking on BCUK forum people seem to be pretty positive about it so going to try it out and get myself a DD Camping Hammock. Will let you all know how it goes, fingers crossed for good weather


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Persondon64
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I bought a Green Hornet Hammock off Tenth Wonder on ebay a few years back excellent well made bit of kit, Top class service off them.
Their new model can be used on the ground might be worth you having a look at one of those.



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