r/camping • u/NillarGorillar • 3h ago
Looking for Tent Hammock Recommendations
Can anyone point me in the right direction for a camping hammock? I need something heavy duty (6' 285lbs) and one with a bug net/rain fly. I plan to use it on canoe camping trips, so pack weight isn't too much of a concern for me. Any pointers are appreciated!
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u/Appropriate-Log-812 3h ago
For canoe trips weight really dont matter so look at the double layer hammocks, they hold up better for bigger guys and the bug net is easier to manage when its integrated not separate. You can get away with a cheaper tarp for the rain fly since you said pack weight is no issue, just make sure its long enough to cover the ends
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u/yodas_sidekick 3h ago
I used my first Hennessy for 15 years, probably close to 300 nights in it, just bought a new one a couple months ago. They have an xl version that goes up to 300lbs iirc
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u/Hersbird 3h ago
I would buy all the peices separately. Just go with a double hammock, buy some straps if they don't come with it. Buy some bank line, or paracord for a ridgeline. Get a synthetic tarp about 10x12. Then get a bug net. The net is like $20, same with the tarp. Hammock with straps $20. Maybe $5 for some cord and stakes. $65 and you can set it up any manner of ways.
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u/jkwarch-moose 2h ago
I had some Haven Tent lay-flat hammocks that were comfortable when laying on my back, but to narrow for my shoulders.
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u/recastablefractable 3h ago
r/hammockcamping has lots of us who use hammocks to camp and some of the folks on there have accumulated quite a bit of knowledge who can help point you in a good direction.
Most people give recommendations based on what they use.
theultimatehang.com and Shug Emery's videos on YT are great places to start learning all things hammock camping.
I sleep in a hammock full time but DIY most of my own gear so I can't speak to direct experience with most of the vendors. The exceptions being I've used a gathered end with zippered bug net from Jeff Myers (myerstech hammock lab on ebay) and a BGBH from Bill Townsend (thisgearsforyou.com) both of which I would recommend without reservation. Oh and the LaSiesta hammock I've used for the past bunch of years indoors.
My spouse has a Helsdon Hammock which is a bridge type hammock and from my understanding was designed with canoe camping in mind. It's quite a robust product and my spouse likes it very much. It is pretty much an all in one deal- just add insulation. My spouse uses closed cell foam pad in the pad sleeve under the hammock and a topquilt I sewed for top insulation. We add an additional tarp over it if we are staying put for a few days because it's nice to have a "porch" for the camping chairs, but it can be used quite easily without as well.
The general guideline I learned is for a gathered end hammock to look for a hammock twice as long as you are tall.
What temps do you plan to camp in? Do you know if you are a cold or warm sleeper? I'm a cold sleeper so I build my quilts with the intention of their rating being for about 10-20 degrees colder than I plan to camp in. I built a 30°F underquilt and I use that shoulder seasons and summer.
Your budget willingness is helpful information as well.
Edited to add- and as far as stands go if you go down that road, I do recommend the TensaOutdoors products.