I used to use a mat when I got my first hammock which was fine but when I got my first underquilt I vowed never to use a pad again. It's just so much more comfy and theres no fear of the mat popping out from you in the middle of the night.

yes a hammock trip could be fun :D

would a hammock event be better for the winter bivvy - getting off the ground etc?

I think I will try one and these for £10 are a cheap way to try it out so will order one now :D

If I do like it, yes Flatfish I maybe up for a lend of an underquilt

Just remember Pete, the ten quid ones don't have any midge netting ... but hey, you can't go wrong for a tenner

that's a point Stu so is there another one with the netting you/Nevis/flatfish can recommend might as well get the the right one from the start

what are the ones with a pocket underneath etc???

Right Pete, the ones with the 3 layer bottoms are the Green Hornet which only seem to be left in odd colours. The other option would be just the Jungle hammock which doesn't seem to be 3 layers although it does have a full net or the one below which has some bottom insulation built in and a full net.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Insulated-Cam ... 5645270962

If you don't mind the Rasta look then the Tropical Green Hornet looks like the one, also avaliable in a rather smashing orange :D

flatfishy have you bought the last of the green hammocks then?

Very long toes pictured on that ebay page

Nope, I got blue I think. Nothing fancy, just the el cheapo tenner version. No bug net.

That camo one looks ideal as a first hammock with built in insulation!

Yea I thought the camo one looked well considering the price ... the insulation must be some benefit.

what about weight though is a hammock set up heavier???

now that I am a weight weeny

Hammocking is generally heavier but the comfort benefits, for me, are worth the extra half kilo.

ok so if i order one of these will that cover the mozzy and under blanket issue in one hit??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Insulated-Cam ... 098wt_1139

all this time off is going to cost me

Yup.
All you'll need is a decent size tarp to cover you.

will my Alpkit rig7 be big enough???

If you set it up corner to opposite corner to get the longest ridge line I reckon it should be big enough.

thought so they are a good size, ok think I may order one

I wish I had some trees in the garden to try it out :(

Pete - are you really sure you want to try and climb into a hammock in your current state?

no of course not Steve

But I have just had a bivvy ninja coloured black cast fitted today 8-)


but I have ordered a insulated camo to try out

Best hope the sun doesn't come back for summer or that cast is going to be honkin' by the time it comes off.

don't worry hoping to have surgery in next 3 weeks so won't on too long fella

black cast by valley daddy, on Flickr

Matches the car I suppose

Jesus, it looks like something from a St Trinians film

Jesus, it looks like something from a St Trinians film

you should have seen what else I was wearing Stu.

This thread is getting away from hammocks nicely isn't it??

so I have ordered a camo insulated hammock now need tips on how to tie/get in the chuffing things without busting my other leg or arm for that matter please