2010 DD Travel Hammock Review - DD Hammocks

[EddieErion929]

I love my dd hammock but it needs full velcro for the sleeping pad sleeve and yea for the pockets like you said and a bigger stuff sack for it and the mosq net should be replaceable incase it rips-then it would be dreamy

[NaturalBushcraft]

@EddieErion929 Some good points there :)

[inefficient]

Hi there. Just a simple question. How tall are you? Just for a bit of perspective.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@inefficient 5 Foot 10

[andyspacey]

i lived in my DD travel hammock for 5 weeks this year on a cycle trip from Coventry to Spain.

i used a exped down mat and a sleeping bag, i got into my sleeping bag when in the hammock.

i did not do the get into to sleeping bag then into the hammock. my sleeping bag did not hit the ground in the 5 weeks, I love dd hammock so much more cleaner than living in a tent,  just put my bike under the dd trap and live out the panniers.

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

You showed us how you got into the hammock but I'm not sure how you got out. While you are laying in the hammock, you just swing your legs out, get yourself back in the sitting position, and then stand up. The rocking back and forth part is what concerns me if a person will even be able to get out of the hammock without falling down first. I guess practice makes perfect and a person will just have to practice to find out?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@WhiteTeaRoses315 lol - you are worrying too much, seriously, you don't even need practice, you just sit in it like a seat, what you need to see is my other video which will answer a lot of your questions, search for my other youtube video: "A Guide to Hammocking" shows you tying, getting in/out and more. mosquito's can't bite through the side or other material. I'm the same height as you and I love sleeping in these hammocks. I think your worrying too much! All the best,

- Ashley Cawley.

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

Sorry, I am probably going to have a lot of questions...it looks like the mosquito netting only covers the top of the hammock, and the sleeping pad covers the bottom. I am wondering about mosquitos biting you (a person) through the night. Can they bit through through the hammock on the sides of the hammock or where you aren't "protected" so to speak?

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

Is this hammock built for tall people? I am 5 foot 10 inches tall and find a lot of "tall" things are actually still quite short and uncomfortable for me. Also, how much weight does it hold? When you got into the hammock you made it look so easy, but my "brain" again was scared that you were (that the rope was) going to slide down the tree truck and you were going to end up on the ground. This is one thing that might stop me from trying hammocking, even though a part of me does want to try it.

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

I like this hammock you are showing us so far. As for the velcro pocket, what you could do is buy a velcro kit (two velcro pieces that stick together with an adhesive on the backside of each) and just attach four pieces (two on each side of the middle velcro pieces) and it could be a make-shift (home made) way to close off that pocket entirely. It is just a thought?

[WhiteTeaRoses315]

Hi, I have a question (two actually) about hammocks. First, how do you tie it to a tree. My brain is telling me that if you tie the rope around the tree, when you sit or even lie in the hammock won't the rope slide down the tree and then you will end up on the ground? I know these are "silly" questions, but I'm nervous about hammocking for that reason. Also, how high do you set it on a tree. It looks like the hammock is chest level for you. Do you put it at chest level?Will that be too high?

[1swampwalker]

we would sure like to see someone get in a sleeping bag onces in a hammock, any hammock. you never see any one do that. I get in my bag from the out side. unzip it part way put feet in put hood on head & sit back & lay down zip up!

[NaturalBushcraft]

@1swampwalker That's exactly why I use a Hammock Cocoon and not a sleeping bag. Google "What is a Hammock Cocoon?" and you will find my recent article showing you my Cocoon and why I love it. It completely changed the ease of hammock camping for me, I absolutely love it and wouldn't go back to a sleeping bag.

- Ashley Cawley.

[irrationalproject]

It's a great product, but I've got an issue. When you lie in the hammock, you've got plenty of space. When I lie down in mine, the hammock gets very narrow, which makes sleeping in it almost a claustrophobic experience. I really don't know what I'm doing wrong... Any help would be highly appreciated!

Great review btw!

[NaturalBushcraft]

@irrationalproject Strange, are the sides coming up around? Are you using a roll mat?

[irrationalproject]

@NaturalBushcraft Yes, the sides are coming up around my body, so there's very little space. I've only slept in the hammock during warm nights so far, so I haven't tried using it with my Thermarest mat. I've once heard that sleeping sideways (which I usually do) can make a hammock slightly narrower, but I'm sure this can't be the only explanation for this problem...

[NaturalBushcraft]

@irrationalproject oh, are you sleeping on your side in it?

[irrationalproject]

@NaturalBushcraft Yes, that's my natural sleeping position, but I've tried sleeping in it on my back and it didn't solve the problem.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@irrationalproject ah right, see I really don't feel comfortable sleeping on my side in a hammock and I'm not sure any of my camping budies do either. I can understand how the sides coming round might seem worse when on your side, theoretically you might have less of your body flattening out the base of the hammock so more would come round your sides. I would say give it a go with your roll mat in and see how it goes.

[irrationalproject]

@NaturalBushcraft I'll definitely give it a go next weekend. I thought about stitching some guy-lines onto the hammock in order to keep it wide all the time, but I'm afraid it might damage the hammock. What are your thoughts on this?

[mrgoodwrench76]

Great hammock!!  Ive used mine several times. My only complaint is that my thermarest pad moves around alot in the slot provided.

[onderwegnmorgen]

ik heb deze hangmat gekocht en hij ligt super

het was ver onder het vriespunt ik denk min 6

geen last van de kou gehad ik had er een termo matje in zitte

goede prijs

goede kwaliteit

veel ruimte

lekker licht

enzo enzo

[HDL2112]

how does this compare to the travel hammock? with both being the same price...

[NaturalBushcraft]

@HDL2112 This is the Travel hammock, I'm not sure what you mean. Look at the video title & then the title of the products DD offer on the website.

- Ashley Cawley.

[HDL2112]

@NaturalBushcraft Sorry I meant the frontline hammock... With further research I have figured out that the only difference between the two is that the frontline does not have waterproof base layers, so it cannot be used as a bivy but it is more breathable.

[hanghoodiescum]

hi there this is a great vid .im new to hammock camping could you tell me do you get a tarp with this and is this a better option to the hennesy

[NaturalBushcraft]

@hanghoodiescum Personally I prefer DD Hammocks because I think they are a reasonable value. You don't get a tarp bundled when you buy the hammock, but DD do sell a good Tarp, it has lots of guy-points. Here's the specs on their Tarp:

Size: 3m x 3m

Colour: Olive Green

Weight: 650g (not including pegs)

Includes: 4 x 2m Guy Lines and 4 Pegs.

Price: £29

- Ashley Cawley.

[neighbour666]

Great review Paddy! I just got back from cycling and exploring forests in France, spending a week in the DD. I cannot praise this bit of kit enough. Quick and easy to set up and ditto to strike. Comfortable and warm providing a great night's sleep. Didn't have to set the tarp proper, but on the one occasion of rain, I just quickly slung it over a ridge-line. This is without a doubt the best bit of camping kit I've ever owned (62 years and counting.) Tip: thin aluminised car sunscreen underneath!

[NaturalBushcraft]

@neighbour666 Great to hear your experiences & tips, thanks for sharing and im glad you enjoy your DD Hammock also. All the best,

Ashley Cawley.

[tsalesto]

You do not really need the carabiners on the webbing. What I do is that I just tie a short piece of rope there with a nut hanging from it for weight, that directs the water down and lets it drop off and not soak your hammock.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@tsalesto That method is very dependant on what material your webbing is made from (and how well it acts as a wick itself). I have tried various drip-line techniques and in sustained downpours over a long period of time they aren't good enough and your hammock can get wet.

- Ash.

[DS1150]

Great video mate.

[robovicify]

great review boys! just a general question what does it pack down to with the cords and all the equipment?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@robovicify I showed a photo of the hammock all packed up and said it weighs in at 900 grams. Are you talking about the whole thing as a sleep system?.. ie. Tarp, krabs etc?

[robovicify]

@NaturalBushcraft hey thanx! must have missed the pic at the start after the intro. i was just wondering to see if id work with my current system and i think it should fit ok. ty.

[weerobot]

What a excellent review ,nice to see it in HD also.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@weerobot Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the review & the quality.

[faolbushcraft]

Good review. I use a Hennessey Hammock, but I am going to get rid of it and buy the DD. I just like the option of being able to sleep on the ground with the same gear.

Good video. 5/5

[Bustertb]

I love my DD Hammock!!!

[fshcake]

i like the dd camping hammock

[itsrealboring]

@fshcake same here!

[jtdrummer2112]

I prefer my ENO Double Nest

[RDPproject]

Excellent review Ashley.

5*

[knifeguyeddy]

5/5m8

[Kaboom0623]

Great review and great mod with the 'biners ... never thought of that myself ... gotta do that to avoid the wet shorts syndrome.

[Ggreenvideos]

Nice job Ashley. I found Hennessy does the same thing with their stuff sacks. Just a little too small. Especially the one for the underpad. 5/5 :o)

[Roboflux]

Hi, why do you use two carabiners on both sides?

Also, you could fasten the insekt netting on the midle loop on the nett, then you save some bungy cording.

Nice review and i love mine.

[RDPproject]

@Roboflux..... Your question was answered in the video. Water will always take the shortest route down with gravity. Watch it again and listen carefully at 5:19 and at 7:46 .

[NaturalBushcraft]

Thanks Rob :)

[Roboflux]

Yeah =) i know that, but you dont nead two only one carabiner on each side, monney and weight saved.

Dont be so hard on me =)

[RDPproject]

Sorry mate. Didnt mean to be hard on ya.

Two Carabiners like those weigh next to nothing. The y are extremely light wieght.

They do cost more but also...they work much better than just having one carabiner at either end.

[Roboflux]

=) can you explain why its bether with two, may i be over looking something huge?

[RDPproject]

Ashley made another video explaining the system: Karabiner Hammock MOD (Carabiner MOD)

[BushcraftOnFire]

Nice job Ashley..

Looks like a great sleeping system.. Terrific review! Thanks Bro

[BernhardHofmann]

Fantastic quality audio and video. Nice to hear the birds nattering away.

[NaturalBushcraft]

Thanks Bernie, we are working on improving both constantly.

[BernhardHofmann]

I meant to say the detail in the video extends to the topic as well. You guys have obviously given this a lot of thought and planning. The result is an informative and insightful look at a great product that you've improved on.