what to buy?

[miyanc]

I am looking for a simple hammock to use with my 8yo son while backpacking. I know eno is a popular brand. If i spend $60( not asking if that a good price just using a number) on a eno does that have everything I need to hang it? I understand there are many ways to hang hammocks, but can you go from box to hanging without having to buy something?

If someone want to sell something let me know. At some point I want to go to a hammock as a shelter but for now just a leisure item.

[johnnybgood]

Eno's are very nice entry level hammocks, (mine's a doublenest), and for about $60 they are a tremendous value. Unfortunately they sell the tree straps separately for $20 to $25, depending on length.

If you're looking for something cheap this is the ticket. Most hikers though buy whoopie slings in lieu of the "slap straps" www.whoopieslings.com .
Eno will be introducing new tree straps,(ATLAS)soon to replace the currently too heavy slap strap suspension.

[miyanc]

Eno's are very nice entry level hammocks, (mine's a doublenest), and for about $60 they are a tremendous value. Unfortunately they sell the tree straps separately for $20 to $25, depending on length.

If you're looking for something cheap this is the ticket. Most hikers though buy whoopie slings in lieu of the "slap straps" www.whoopieslings.com .
Eno will be introducing new tree straps,(ATLAS)soon to replace the currently too heavy slap strap suspension.

so roughly $60 plus $48 for the hammock and simply buying the complete setup. I will start putting some money aside. Btw what's the cost of some other brands that maybe sell all in one?

[daddytwosticks]

I recently bought a simple Byers hammock (the blue one- name escapes me) and micro-ropes to hang it with from REI. Not to overnight sleep in, but to relax/snooze in when I hike. Right around 40 bucks and I'm VERY happy!

[miyanc]

I recently bought a simple Byers hammock (the blue one- name escapes me) and micro-ropes to hang it with from REI. Not to overnight sleep in, but to relax/snooze in when I hike. Right around 40 bucks and I'm VERY happy!

I see on the website $46 nice. I think we have a winner. It says 19 oz, but is that just the hammock? Or everything?

[prepcore]

None but hennessey are really "out of the the box" hangers since Hennessey's come with a tarp. Technically none are though. All hammocks come with a way to hang them, there's many different ways. The slap straps(atlas are already out). Tree huggers from hennessey. Warbonnet uses a cinch buckle system. whoopie slings etc... Go to hammockforums.com for more and any info, but you also need a tarp for bad weather, and insulation since you are off the ground and have air moving below you. I would just do as much research as possible. There are soooo many options it will blow your mind.

[gunner76]

While the ENO is a good hammock, the ENO splap straps are not (made of nylon and will strech). You will also need a tarp, UQ and TQ. Check out Shugs hammock hanging videos for new hangers at http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15516

[miyanc]

thanks to all. I am now on hammockforum.net and attempting to learn. we will see how it goes. and yes I have watched mr.shug's videos and he is a riot.

[prepcore]

While the ENO is a good hammock, the ENO splap straps are not (made of nylon and will strech). You will also need a tarp, UQ and TQ. Check out Shugs hammock hanging videos for new hangers at http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15516

They finally got the hint and made the Atlas straps. Though I've never used either an ENO or the new Atlas straps I've heard they are MUCH improved. Also good job on joining the forums, get ready for a new addiction.

[Theosus]

The hennesy scout is $100 for everything, tarp, straps, etc. I spent the night a few weeks ago on Tennent Mtn. in NC in my hennessy exped asym. It was about 55, really windy, with enough mist in the air (and a midnight rain) that the trees dripped on the fly all damn night. I had a friend's thermarest under me, and slept in my cat's meow (only zipped closed to the knees) with a simple texsport fleece liner/topsheet on top of me. I sweated to death in the damn setup. The thermarest felt like a runaway electric blanket, but the cold air would blow across me on top, so it was hard to get equalized. everything was damp in the morning from the mist and condensation. Everything! But I stayed warm and mostly dry except where i sweated like hell. I finally finished my own underquilt (made for $150 from hammock forum instructions) and plan to use it in Panthertown in late september.