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Well I am thinking of getting one for my pack I no you can get them cheap nylon ones but also at the other end there is rather expensive Hennessy Hammocks. Well I would like to keep it for other travels other than SA any advice pls.

The tiny camping net hammocks are quite bad. Hard to setup, hard to get comfortable... and they stretch like all get out. Then when your in it, its like being in a fishnet.

Havent tried a hennesy, heard they are great.

I have had the pleasure of relaxing in a cloth type like what you find throughout south america. Lots of bright colors, no spreaders like a rope style uses. Still fairly heavy though!

I have a no-spreader Nylon adventure hammock and I find it very useful. It packs up to about 4 fist fulls, and is comfortable enough.

Theyre called expedition hammocks, actually.

I also like mexican nylon knot hammocks, double size, but stay away from natural fibers at all costs. They sag, and drop you to the ground slowly. Save them for gifts as souveniers.

Heres anbother hammock tip. Double means one person, triple means two,

hammock tip three: Don't stint on your hammock ropes. Go straight to REI and get climbing ropes with a strength of about 150-300 kilos. They're remarkably strong, thin, pack lightly, don't have a memory of previous knots, don't stretch, and have multiple uses. I buy about 15-30 meters worth, and never cut it unless I can help it. If I'm not using it for my hammock, I can use it for a laundry line when camping or in a hotel room.

the cheap nylon ropes you pick up on the road seem neat until they stretch, and that really great knot you made just won't come out!!!!

I second the advice about good ropes!

I'm rolling with one of those cheap, small, nylon hammocks. Honestly, I'm glad I didn't bring anything fancier. I haven't used it that much, and I can only justify bringing it along because it's so small and light.

Ask yourself: "am I really gonna use this hammok if I already paid for a perfectly good bed."

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hammock tip three: Don't stint on your hammock ropes. Go straight to REI and get climbing ropes with a strength of about 150-300 kilos. They're remarkably strong, thin, pack lightly, don't have a memory of previous knots, don't stretch, and have multiple uses.

I totally agree with Tortuga_traveller - climbing ropes don't cost too much, and are very useful in many situations.
I also love rock climbing, so I guess I'm biased and I need the rope any way, but I just see in how many situations other than climbing I used it.
Thinking about it, if someone on the club new what I'm using my ropes for, I would be the club's joke
http://www.mycliffbuddies.com

i used one of the hennessys on a hike on the appalachian trail earlier this year. all of them have integrated bug nets. i have the hennessy hyperlight model- 1.5 lbs, made of quality material, light, and fairly compact. they are reasonably comfortable, much more so than sleeping on the ground.

if you are interested in a hennessy, or one of the other fancy camping hammocks, there are hard-core fans here:

www.hammockforums.net

i highly recommend browsing there if you needs the ins/outs of hammocks.