In this video, I will be going through the pros and cons of the various hammocks that I use for canoe trips, backpacking, bushcraft camps and camping trips – from the basic models through to the top end sophisticated hammocks with full bug nets, storage and adjustable foot boxes and even a very clever lay-flat system.
I love hammock camping, the gentle sway, the higher vantage point, being off the cold damp ground and the feeling of being cradled as I drift off to sleep. In the summer, you can take full advantage of that shady breeze and in the winter you can nestle down into your cocoon using a top quilt and under quilt to keep snug. A camping solution for all year round – all you need is a couple of trees.
With so many options out there and massively varying price tags, it can be difficult to know what is good and what is not – nobody wants to feel ripped off, so hopefully, this video will help answer some questions and show you a few options that I use and can genuinely recommend.
I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!
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My Hennessy Modification Video
My Hammock Suspension Video
ENO Singlenest Hammock
DD Camping Hammock
Tenth Wonder Hammocks (the Green Hornet is now discontinued)
DD Frontline Hammock
Ginge Hammocks (Ginge’s Instagram Page)
Hennessy Explorer Deluxe Asym Zip
Amok Draumr UL Hammock, Amok Fjøl UL Pad, Amok Skjold Tarp
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In what universe is no mosquito net (and no rain fly) even an option worth discussing.
Side sleeping is easy and quite nice in longer hammocks (10-11 ft) especially asym hammocks.
I highly recommend the Warbonnet Blackbird.
great video, thanks for the efforts mate!
I’ve got a no-name version of that first one. It cost me about $2 and has been amazing so far. For that price, at least. I’m a side sleeper but I crawl into a fetus position when sleeping so hammock sidesleeping has not been an issue at all, the compression is quite nice.
I wonder what happens if you angle your knees inside the Amok? When your weight is too much on one side….