View Full Version : Looking for Ideas for Hammock and Bug Net
Canyonero
05-08-2012, 15:33
Hey all,
I was out last weekend and my hammock kicked the bucket around 3:30 AM Sunday morning! It was an old net hammock my dad bought for us kids when we were young so I wasn't too surprised when the line snapped. I also was covered with bug bites on my hands/feet so I am realizing I need to replace my hammock and find some sort of bug protection. I like the Hennessy Hammock idea, but I have a nice sil-nylon tarp that I just purchased and don't want to spend that much. Does anyone have any inexpensive ideas for a hammock/bug net combo or any suggestions? Thanks!
Buffalo Skipper
05-08-2012, 15:41
I have 2 hammocks. My old standby is a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro, which I have used for the past 19 months. It is a single layer, gathered end mosquito hammock with full net. To keep the skeeters off the bottom, I have treated with permethrin (never been bit since). I just got a (second hand) Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 oz double layer. I love my Skeeter Beeter, but by comparison, the Blackbird is a real gem! Skeeter Beeters are about $70; Blackbirds about $170.
Much more info on hammocks can be found at www.hammockforums.net (http://www.hammockforums.net).
kayak karl
05-08-2012, 15:41
this one (http://www.dream-hammock.com/#ecwid:category=2278226&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal) i've seen. on HF there are DIY (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=85) plans also. here is a resent one (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=588748#poststop).
ask and ye shall receive.
Economical, and rugged. Also not too heavy when compared to others.
http://www.mosquitohammock.com/campinghammock.html
I have the original camping hammock and also an expedition. Both are fantastic.
One oft ignored benefit of the claytors is they are not as long so you can use a shorter tarp.
Canyonero
05-08-2012, 21:29
awesome thank you for the suggestions! I will look into them and see what works best for me.
Wise Old Owl
05-08-2012, 21:35
Your last one lasted years, a Hennessy will do the same... sorry to say----- suck it up...Use the Hennessy with the new tarp... most of us do.(from experience) Don't understand?
Most Hammock folk do just that
take a serious hammock and add a sill or premium tarp
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/1/1/5/5/2/hammock_005.jpg
GrandCanyonWildflowr
05-09-2012, 14:51
I was looking at this all-in-one unit: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___42505
Mitey Mo
05-09-2012, 18:02
Well, I just made a gathered end hammock from 1.9 oz ripstop nylon from Hancock Fabrics and suspended it with Amsteel blue. And my bugnet is $1 yard black tulle from WalMart with pockets to hold rocks to weigh it down. Everything works great!!
here is a nice hammock http://www.buttinasling.com/hammocks.html
These guys are on www.hammockforums.net (http://www.hammockforums.net) also
kayak karl
06-06-2012, 09:26
photo looks like Spring MAHHA ?
Adrien.a
06-19-2012, 21:07
I've got the double by ticket to the moon + their new bug net = (50$ plus 50$ ) = 100$
it's good combo .
Wise Old Owl
06-19-2012, 21:14
Yea KK it is - I realize I was a little rude up above to a new person, and I apologize for that, but you can pick up a used "all in one" HH for $90 on Hammockforum or here. We have all tried to do it cheaper and all we do is pay more. my Byer Mosquito doesn't like my weight or getting in on the side..HH holds up.