Hammock for Christmas - any suggestions

smokey73

smokey73

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Oct 26, 2010
2,214
Hunter 40.5 Beaufort, SC
Looking for a hammock for the Admiral and would like a few experiences pro and con.

We sail in the south east (South Carolina/Georgia) so its hot and I'm wondering if the ripstop nylon or parachute material would be too hot? We also have no-see-um's (tiny biting bugs) so I'm wondering if one with a bug screen would be advisable. The Admiral was once "violently thrown" from a hammock with a mind of its own and might be worried about being tossed out so that is a consideration too. :eek:

We're looking at the ENO jungle nest with the built in bug screen but I don't see a way to keep that from tossing you out. Here is the website link (not pushing it, just in there to see what we're considering)
http://www.outdoorplay.com/ENO-JungleNest-Hammock?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=productads

We're also looking at this one. Its a more traditional with open weave and spreaders that can be tied off to keep it from throwing you out and can be rigged as a seat too. Again, not advertising it, just posting the link to see what we are considering.

http://www.twinoakshammocks.com/Sailboat/

We'll probably also get a nylon sun-shield either way.

Any words of wisdom or experiences would be greatly appreciated, especially the Admiral's point of view.
 
centerline

centerline

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Mar 20, 2012
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Cal 34-III, MacGregor 25 Salem, Oregon
I have some experience with hammocks and i know the ones with spreaders have a tendency to "throw" you, where the traditional style is much more secure... as far as the solid material type, they will be a lot hotter to lay in than the open weave, which is obvious... and the mosquito netting allows for better ventilation, but is very restricting as far as air movement/cooling goes....

It would really depend on how it will be used as to what kind to buy(overnight sleeping, relaxing, sun bathing) but on a boat, I personally would never have the spreader type that can dump you out if you roll over too far, but only the traditional type that you have to crawl out of.... much safer.

bass pro also has some nice ones at a decent price. do a google search for "traditional style hammock"..... you get all sorts of good brands to search thru... some with lifetime guarantees, and some with very good pricing, but to buy a hammock that says marine on it is only a ploy to get more money from you.

and IMHO, a traditional hammock by definition is a much different device than the object that you are describing with the mosquito netting, sun gaurds and rain fly... that is actually more like a coccoon.... they arent as much fun unless you are using it as a survival tool:D
 
kito

kito

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Sep 13, 2012
2,011
1979 Hunter Cherubini 30 Clemmons
I have had my Pawley's Island hammock since 1992 and is still going strong.
 
smokey73

smokey73

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Oct 26, 2010
2,214
Hunter 40.5 Beaufort, SC
Original poster here. As a clarification, I'm looking for a hammock to have for relaxing on the sailboat, not for one to sleep in or one for home use if that makes a difference in your recommendation. Thanks for the responses so far and keep them coming. I'll look over the recommended sites given so far.
 
Gunni

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
There is no better light full duty hammock than the Hennessy Hammock www.hennessyhammock.com They adapt for everything from swing chair, open hammock, net covered hammock and rainproof hanging tent. Use it with or without the rainfly. The choice of Marine Forecon / Recon. This is the descendant of the Marine Vietnam jungle hammock...improved. One of the great features is the bottom entry - making them easy to get in and out of. Lots of options and configurations, packs to the size of a football - this hammock is the real deal. American small business.
 
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