I am so lucky to live in the UK next to a large wood, just moved, and thanks to you, I have just bought this, plus the DD 3x3 tarp. Gonna get my boys out into the woods and ready for the scouts - thank you so much for your time showing all this off - you have made me want to get back to the woods again :)
For using the hammock without the bugnet: You can gather it like you showed in the video, but if you really dont want any net, you can also flip the whole thing upside down. The bugnet will then be underneath the hammock and completely out of the way. Almost as if you would completely unzip it from the entire hammock.
Brilliant detailed review! I've just bought the dd front line MC (camo) and purchased there whoppee sling and tree straps on same order. I put the whoppee in as soon as it arrived, I agree with what you're saying here,so easy to adjust.
I have DD's Frontline XL and love it. I use their Under quilt which is awesome. The net on the XL's Hooped with an internal ridgeline with a sliding pocket. It's also double skinned I use a pad or sometimes reflective material. MODS: I've removed the webbing and use as daisy chain great for trees that are further apart. Also use whoopie slings. I've added a length of Para Cord to the zips on one side very handy to open and close them.
Great review. You did a great jod on this. My first hammock was the battlbox hammock. I still have it and still use it. But my go to hammock is my warbonnet. I love the double layer. DD may need a try. I bought their tarp when you did the tarp shelter series. Love the tarp. Keep up the great videos.
DD superlight jungle hammock has everything need, copied from their site…. It also comes pre-fitted with our advanced Whoopie Suspension System - a lightweight, knot-free way to suspend and adjust the height of your hammock. Fully modular hammock camping system Both the mosquito net and the extra waterproof layer are detachable, making this our most customisable and versatile hammock model yet! I can’t wait to use it.
Definitely like how it's open on both sides that's sweet would be more convenient..... As far as the bug net what I do is find some surrounding trees to be able to tie it up off of your face and then if you have to because there is no surrounding trees do Bushcraft find some saplings and make your own steaks high enough to keep it off of you.....
One important note is that it’s made to be able to set up on the ground as a mini pup tent or bivy in case there is no convenient set up available. I bought mine last year, because I snore and have been banished from the family tent 😢. ……😀. I love mine. I believe the webbing is just to keep the price down for people getting started, and DD actually sells a Whoopie sling, straps and carabiners, complete with instructional video for those who want to upgrade, which I just did 2 weeks ago, and will use on my camping t trip mid September. Looking forward to the trip, and being able to set up way faster. I got a question. My tarp has loops so that I can hang it without the ridge line rubbing on it, but then the line is outside the set up. Do you think running the trap on top of the line will wear it out quickly? I’d hate to have it develop leaks, but it’s a pain not having access to the line to hang things on
Definitely want to get rid of the suspension system that comes with the hammock or when it rains you will have two streams of water running into the hammock. Yes, I know about drip lines but a lot of people don't. That is what's nice about using the hooks or carabiners is they work as drip lines.
On about the bug net if you don't want to use the bug net zip it up then turn the hammock upside down so the bug net is under you so your now sat on the materiel I use mine like that all the time good video tho my friend
Awesome video, step by step detailed set up AND how to upgrade to Whoopi slings. I'm sold too One question ? Are the bug net zippers YKK ? If not kow long a life would you guess they have ? I'm in Oz (Australia), so yes , bug net will get a workout for sure. I hope they are YKK 👍 Cheers Mate Neil
Thanks for watching! as for the DD frontline hammock's zipper; The hammock has a large military-grade YKK perimeter zipper (a total of four zipper pulls) that allows entry on either side of the hammock. The bug netting can be completely removed, but the dimensions are generous enough (it isn’t a fitted net like the Hennessy or Warbonnet models) so that the hammock can be turned upside down for net-less sleeping. The bug net can also be removed on one side to allow for quick exits, if necessary.
They have another double layered one They Call It the travel that is because the bottom of the double layer is waterproof so you can use it as a bivvy😊
You don’t wrap whoopie slings around trees. They are only so long and with larger trees it takes up too much of the whoopie and negates the adjustability. Whoppies are to connect to tree straps. They have a small loop on standing end to connect to straps via binders, clips or toggles. And wide straps are preferred for tree straps to protect the tree from being damaged 👍🏻. Great question
Thanks for the great and detailed review! I just got one and I love it! The only thing that makes me crazy is the whoopie sling setup. It feels too tight to adjust, I may have done it wrong lol.
Awesome review Brotha, thanks for the real world scenarios in demonstrating this awesome hammock 👍I’ve been kinda eyeing the haven “ lay flat “ hammock/tent too…..have ya ever taken a look at that too ? Just curious if ya ever did a review on that, and thoughts if any 😎👍
Also I love how your survival and off-grid and have your own thing you need to get rid of that watch and any smart devices you have in your home like Siri or anything it's listening to you bro all the time I'm just saying.....
When you thread your continuous loop through the bunched end, how do you ensure that it won't come undone after use, which would make you use a fishing tool to put it back into place. Is there a knot that should be used? Thanks.
Wanted to write a comment, but I’ll just add to this one: the suspensionnstraps are in the open loop because you can use this hammock as a bivi… I would love to see a video with dd tarp and hammock as a bivi.
That looks like the worst hanging system I've ever seen,whoopie sling would be miles better or pretty much anything would be better not to mention if it rains water is running the length of the straps and right in hammock but great vidget lol
I am so lucky to live in the UK next to a large wood, just moved, and thanks to you, I have just bought this, plus the DD 3x3 tarp. Gonna get my boys out into the woods and ready for the scouts - thank you so much for your time showing all this off - you have made me want to get back to the woods again :)
For using the hammock without the bugnet: You can gather it like you showed in the video, but if you really dont want any net, you can also flip the whole thing upside down. The bugnet will then be underneath the hammock and completely out of the way. Almost as if you would completely unzip it from the entire hammock.
Thinking about hammock camping,thanks for the information.
Brilliant detailed review!
I've just bought the dd front line MC (camo) and purchased there whoppee sling and tree straps on same order.
I put the whoppee in as soon as it arrived, I agree with what you're saying here,so easy to adjust.
I have DD's Frontline XL and love it. I use their Under quilt which is awesome. The net on the XL's Hooped with an internal ridgeline with a sliding pocket. It's also double skinned I use a pad or sometimes reflective material. MODS: I've removed the webbing and use as daisy chain great for trees that are further apart. Also use whoopie slings. I've added a length of Para Cord to the zips on one side very handy to open and close them.
Great review. You did a great jod on this. My first hammock was the battlbox hammock. I still have it and still use it. But my go to hammock is my warbonnet. I love the double layer.
DD may need a try. I bought their tarp when you did the tarp shelter series. Love the tarp.
Keep up the great videos.
Right on!
DD superlight jungle hammock has everything need, copied from their site…. It also comes pre-fitted with our advanced Whoopie Suspension System - a lightweight, knot-free way to suspend and adjust the height of your hammock. Fully modular hammock camping system
Both the mosquito net and the extra waterproof layer are detachable, making this our most customisable and versatile hammock model yet!
I can’t wait to use it.
And it can set up on the ground
Great review. I got both, be regular and XL variant. I prefer the XL. Magnificent beard by the way.
Just got one. Thanks for the thorough rundown.
If you like that one you’ll love their Frontline XL.
Man that looks like comfortable as hell
It is. Had mine for 2 years. Absolutely love it.
I've been watching a few videos and trying to side if I want to get this DD hammock and by far you have so far done the best review thanks😊
Appreciate yah' 🙌
Definitely like how it's open on both sides that's sweet would be more convenient..... As far as the bug net what I do is find some surrounding trees to be able to tie it up off of your face and then if you have to because there is no surrounding trees do Bushcraft find some saplings and make your own steaks high enough to keep it off of you.....
One important note is that it’s made to be able to set up on the ground as a mini pup tent or bivy in case there is no convenient set up available.
I bought mine last year, because I snore and have been banished from the family tent 😢. ……😀. I love mine. I believe the webbing is just to keep the price down for people getting started, and DD actually sells a Whoopie sling, straps and carabiners, complete with instructional video for those who want to upgrade, which I just did 2 weeks ago, and will use on my camping t trip mid September. Looking forward to the trip, and being able to set up way faster.
I got a question. My tarp has loops so that I can hang it without the ridge line rubbing on it, but then the line is outside the set up. Do you think running the trap on top of the line will wear it out quickly? I’d hate to have it develop leaks, but it’s a pain not having access to the line to hang things on
Definitely want to get rid of the suspension system that comes with the hammock or when it rains you will have two streams of water running into the hammock. Yes, I know about drip lines but a lot of people don't. That is what's nice about using the hooks or carabiners is they work as drip lines.
On about the bug net if you don't want to use the bug net zip it up then turn the hammock upside down so the bug net is under you so your now sat on the materiel I use mine like that all the time good video tho my friend
That’s actually bona fida Genius.
Great video. Very detailed info. Just receive mine.
Awesome video, step by step detailed set up AND how to upgrade to Whoopi slings.
I'm sold too
One question ? Are the bug net zippers YKK ? If not kow long a life would you guess they have ?
I'm in Oz (Australia), so yes , bug net will get a workout for sure. I hope they are YKK 👍
Cheers Mate
Neil
Thanks for watching! as for the DD frontline hammock's zipper; The hammock has a large military-grade YKK perimeter zipper (a total of four zipper pulls) that allows entry on either side of the hammock. The bug netting can be completely removed, but the dimensions are generous enough (it isn’t a fitted net like the Hennessy or Warbonnet models) so that the hammock can be turned upside down for net-less sleeping. The bug net can also be removed on one side to allow for quick exits, if necessary.
They have another double layered one They Call It the travel that is because the bottom of the double layer is waterproof so you can use it as a bivvy😊
Great video. Question why not just wrap the whoopie around the tree and eliminate the strap?
You don’t wrap whoopie slings around trees. They are only so long and with larger trees it takes up too much of the whoopie and negates the adjustability. Whoppies are to connect to tree straps. They have a small loop on standing end to connect to straps via binders, clips or toggles. And wide straps are preferred for tree straps to protect the tree from being damaged 👍🏻. Great question
Thanks for the great and detailed review! I just got one and I love it! The only thing that makes me crazy is the whoopie sling setup. It feels too tight to adjust, I may have done it wrong lol.
Spray it with peretherin for extra bug protection. Hope I spelled that right. Nice job. Hee Haa
you evercomplicated with knots. it is supposed to tie as shoelace knot
Have you guys given this hammock away in a battle box mission yet ? I'm receiving my first box this Friday very excited!
Thanks cobba
just purchased, love the vidf
Brother read the fine print! It states “Please review the DD hammock and return the item asap”!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Awesome review Brotha, thanks for the real world scenarios in demonstrating this awesome hammock 👍I’ve been kinda eyeing the haven “ lay flat “ hammock/tent too…..have ya ever taken a look at that too ? Just curious if ya ever did a review on that, and thoughts if any 😎👍
Also I love how your survival and off-grid and have your own thing you need to get rid of that watch and any smart devices you have in your home like Siri or anything it's listening to you bro all the time I'm just saying.....
When you thread your continuous loop through the bunched end, how do you ensure that it won't come undone after use, which would make you use a fishing tool to put it back into place. Is there a knot that should be used? Thanks.
Did you try this hammock as a bivi?
Wanted to write a comment, but I’ll just add to this one: the suspensionnstraps are in the open loop because you can use this hammock as a bivi… I would love to see a video with dd tarp and hammock as a bivi.
Put it in the box- next box
when do we get one and a dd tarp
So I’m guessing you can’t really sleep on your side in hammocks?
Yes you can, I'm a side sleeper, to side sleep ways you have to lay diagonally
What was the weight limit of it?
125kg
lol opens it up in his bedroom the one he’s currently standing in right now
Please do NOT include in BattlBox. I am a rather hefty fellow and this will not support my weight. Otherwise, looks nice
That looks like the worst hanging system I've ever seen,whoopie sling would be miles better or pretty much anything would be better not to mention if it rains water is running the length of the straps and right in hammock but great vidget lol
Love the vidgiuhus