Mil-Spec Jungle Hammocks/Your Opinion?

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Here in South Florida it normally rains alot.
In the Everglades the ground is rarely dry enough or there is too much underbrush to set up a tent. How functional and dependable are these hammocks?

Jeff,

I would especially like to hear your opinion on this subject, being as how you have spent a lot of time in similar areas.

Thanks

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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
I have used a IMPS-Net from Brigade(www.actiongear.com), along with a G.I. poncho strung overhead with excellent results, however a better alternative would be a Hennessy Hammock. www.hennessyhammock.com
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Clayton Hufford:
I have used a IMPS-Net from Brigade(www.actiongear.com), along with a G.I. poncho strung overhead with excellent results, however a better alternative would be a Hennessy Hammock. www.hennessyhammock.com</font>
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Thanks for the advice. The hennesy looks pretty good except for the price, I'm a cheap skate.



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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
Exactly why I use the IMPS-NET and a G.I. Poncho and bug net. Wal-Mart used to sell a hammock that would roll up into a ball the size of your fist. Good gear. Blue Ridge also makes a good hammock. Ranger Joe's used to sell the G.I. jungle hammock. I've seen them used-they work.
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Clayton Hufford:
Exactly why I use the IMPS-NET and a G.I. Poncho and bug net. Wal-Mart used to sell a hammock that would roll up into a ball the size of your fist. Good gear. Blue Ridge also makes a good hammock. Ranger Joe's used to sell the G.I. jungle hammock. I've seen them used-they work.</font>
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I think i'll go with the G.I. Hammock. Thanks.



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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
Hi Encycloatom,

Go take a look at this Hammock with attached musquito screen AND waterproof roof.
The nice thing is that it has a floor! entry closed by velcro
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so no loose musquito net, it's fixed to the hammock as it the waterproof roof to the musquito net.

It's designed by a German outdoor shop that really has nice stuff and it looks like a very nice piece of equipement.

Go see:

http://www.globetrotter.de/de/htm_shop/detail.php3?artnr=zf-26-001&back=%2Fde%2Fhtm_shop%

The only drawback is that it costs about $110
It's packed size is about 10" x 15" by 2 " and it weighs 2 pounds 4 ounces and can carry weights up to 235 pounds.

Best scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera


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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bagheera:
Hi Encycloatom,

Go take a look at this Hammock with attached musquito screen AND waterproof roof.
The nice thing is that it has a floor! entry closed by velcro
smile.gif
so no loose musquito net, it's fixed to the hammock as it the waterproof roof to the musquito net.

Yeah, that is the hennesy hammock. I'd love to have one, but the price is a little steep for me. Maybe i can find one discount. Otherwise i'm going with the G.I. Hammock.
Thanks

It's designed by a German outdoor shop that really has nice stuff and it looks like a very nice piece of equipement.

Go see:

http://www.globetrotter.de/de/htm_shop/detail.php3?artnr=zf-26-001&back=%2Fde%2Fhtm_s hop%

The only drawback is that it costs about $110
It's packed size is about 10" x 15" by 2 " and it weighs 2 pounds 4 ounces and can carry weights up to 235 pounds.

Best scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera


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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
Encyclo,
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT get a NON-mil-spec Jungle Hammock with the attached fly/mosquito netting. Got a cheapie knock-off from G.O. Lowball and spent a few miserable nights in it. What a P.O.S.!! Very unstable and no matter how tighly I strung it b/w trees, it sagged into a "U" shape. Could not find the "sweet spot" b/w stability and my butt dragging the ground. The mil-spec may be better (can't be any worse). By the end of my trip, I was using mine as a bivy sack. Overall, a wretched experience.
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by JeffRandall:
I hate the things....my feet go to sleep...and the ones that dont leak are too damn hot.

Jeff

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Jeff, what would you suggest?



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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
That's the great thing about the IMPS NET. It's a net, therefore not hot. It is extremely small and light so you can always take it along. If you have the desire/opportunity to use it, fine, but if not, you haven't put all your eggs in one basket so to speak. I prefer to have the versatility of the net hammock and a poncho/basha sheet, along with a sleeping bag or poncho liner.
 
Jeff, have you read Jungle Snafus... amd remedieds, by Cresson Kearny?

Any way I am planning on buying one of these and am reading all comments with some enthusiasm.

pat
 
I've got the IMPS net, too, but i can't rig it without my ass hitting the ground. It strectches too much. Any ideas on how to string it up? Thanks.

-IPR
 
I usually string mine up about five feet high, and tight as hell. Works for me
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Just picked up a cheap camping hammock at WalMart for 9$. Works great, no extreme IMPS net sagging. Long term durability remains in question.

-IPR
 
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