My Darien just arrived. Being 6’3 and broad shoulders I got an 11 feet by 65 inches. Hope it works out as I’ll try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
The Darin is a great hammock. All the way from thru hikers, backpackers, car campers to hanging at the parks or taking a snooze in the back yard. Thank you for watching Zappa870. I really appreciate it.
Hey Crusty. I have recently found you channel and subscribed. I don't know why I didn't find it earlier. I really enjoy your videos.I love the Ridgerunner. It is my favorite summer hammock. But if you are looking for a very comfortable, light weight and a great pack-able hammock. The Dream Hammock Darien would very hard to beat. Thank you for watching rpelton1. I really appreciate it.
@4:30 "If yr not sure how tall you are". hehe - Yr wife is a good sport! That's awesome! Your videos are always informative! Thanks man! And thank you for your service. Have a great Veterans day!
Thank you Dokk for those kind words and watching. My wife and I just celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary. I have to always reminder her what a lucky gal she is.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine HAHA! Thats funny, 38 yrs for us too, last may! And she still says "We haven't ridden the motorcycle this week", Me: "It's Monday" True story! 😁 Happy Anniversary! We're the exception! Thanks again Marine! Happy Veterans day! And TYFYS !!
I am coming from a Amazon special ( winners outfitters) double hammock 11ft, universal bug net etc. I am really looking at this Dream hammock Darien now that I know what I want in a hammock . Thank you for this informative video, it really helped a lot! And Semper Fi Marine! Also subbed, I'll be checking out some more of your content.
I have a SunYear bug net hammock. I love it.... But I think I like what you're sporting here...Moreso. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I did do some research and people seem to like what I bought as well. However? I like the design of yours just a bit better. So thank you sir! Great knowledge shared, as always.
Glad to hear it! The best hammock system is always the one you have. I have to say. You are doing a lot better then I. When I first started out. It is always good to hear from you Floyd. God bless and have a great day.
We are the exact same size. Only one of my hammocks is a 12 footer. But I am thinking about getting the sparrow at 12ft. What is the width of your hammock?
My most comfy hammock is very wide, double layer and 12 ft. Long. But it weighs twice that (or more) than my lightest 11 foot, the minimum length for a six footer like me. Thanks for the video. I have immediately subbed.
Excellent overview on the Darien. I own a Darien and a Raven. Love them both, the Raven offers a removable net with double zippers. It's a solid option, I can tug on both sides of my underquilt directly when getting situated. I can get the same thing done with my Darien, just a tad more challenging. The Darien is, in my opinion, a superior comfort to value hammock option; I presently own 14 hammocks from different makers, so I've tried some out. I went slightly wide on my Darien, and for me the excessive comfort has been well worth the slightly extra weight. Thanks for highlighting a really thoughtful and reasonably priced hammock; Dream Hammock pays close attention to customer comfort ! (I always say no to #3 zippers as well, not conducive to nighttime sanity !)
I think you might have me beat on the hammocks. I will have to count them. But I have given away at lot of hammocks over the years to people in need. I went really wide on this Darien to test with very tall people. This hammock is 72 inches ( 182 cm ) wide. I am 6 ft. and find it very comfortable. If you don't mind me asking Dan. How tall are you and how wide is your Darien?
Backpacking With a Hammock - 72 is mega wide ! Tie-outs and/or knotty mods for that beast. Started adulthood at 5'10" and have collapsed down to 5' 9" over the years due to some disc issues stemming from football and a bad mountain bike accident in a downhill race many years ago. The disc issues are the reason I made the switch to hammocks from tents about 6 years ago, could not handle the back pain of the sleeping mats any longer ! Since Hammocks, zero to minimal back pain in the AM. My Darien is a finished 64" I believe, had to use a wider fabric and went with the 1.3 MTN XL, something like that. My Raven is a more standard width, around 58" I believe. My hammocks are a bit of a revolving door with trades and gifts as well, but, never have traded, sold, or gifted my Dream models ! I counted hammocks the other day because my wife was demanding I re-organize the basement and I transferred my hammocks to separate smaller bins by brand and/or type. My very first hammock, a 9.5 foot Hennessy with the tiny asym tarp, has its own special place ! Best wishes from northern MN, I have enjoyed your content immensely. We have traveled most of the same ground. Just put my Bell Magic away this weekend !
You have provided a lot of good information about the different hammocks and your personal likes. Different individuals different likes or dislikes. I've had a Clark Tropical for a lot of years and it's what you called a banana sleep ( straight with the ridge line ) hammock. I also have several with the asymmetric lay ( diagonal to the ridge line ) and find either style just as comfortable. Probably because I started with an old U.S. Army Jungle hammock back in the late 50's. Not a lot to chose from back then. I have acquired 9 different hammocks over the years and still use them.( Not including the old Army one , it's been retired.) 3 are 100% mosquito proof and 6 aren't unless you add a bug net to them.
Just think of the stories that the old jungle hammock could tell.My Clark NX 270 Jungle Hammock is my go to hammock for the deep freeze. I took her down to -35 and was toasty warm. It is always good to hear from you Chuck. I hope all is well.
Fun cameo by your Admiral. Sparrow's UL fabrics have a max width of 61". I'm ordering a double layer for a pad. Should I be concerned with a 11' x 61" cut as a 5'-10" hammocker?
A little wider would be better. But 61 inches should work. The Sparrow is one of the best hammock made for the 4 seasons. Please let me know what you think, when you use it. Thank you for watching Glen. I always appreciate it.
Whenever I see your site come up on the introductions I always click on it as I know it will be fact filled with great usable no B/S sales talk info. Sure you give this Hammock company a good intro, but its for good reason. They offer a service and a range of hammock products, that with your explanation can make the difference between a great hammock camping experience and a crook one, and the effecient use of ones money to buy the correct gear and to enjoy the benefits and comforts from that purchase. Bloody great effort digger, totally enjoy it all. BTW in the Aussie military your a digger. If you've got rank with a commisson, then your the boss. (all unofficial of course). :
I'm a beginner hammocker. My first trip solo camping was last week. I never tied knots before, and never set up a hammock neither. On my trip as I set up the hammock, I kept falling down and knots kept coming loose. Also I braught the hammock from Walmart, it's called an Equip hammock with bugnet. The coords that was provided wouldn't stay tight when I made a square knit and aggrieved me every time I fell. Please help as I'm so new to this and feel like I failed.
I did a video called: "How to set up a hammock". In that episode I showed a knot called the Becket Hitch. ( it really is just a simple slip knot ) That is my favorite Knot to use. Check it out and if you have anymore questions . Please ask.
I would NEVER use a hammock that doesn't have a built in ridgeline. That's the key to a better everything 'hammock', lol. Excellent info, love your style. Thank you, be Blessed
Another great review, well explained and good visuals. DH has exemplary customer service, Randy is easy to talk to to tailor stuff to your needs. Happy hanging Mr Marine
Finding companies that will do custom work and has great customer service is hard to find nowadays.Growing up. That was the standard here in the U.S. years ago. An example would be when you needed gas for vehicle. You would go to a service station. ( fill your tank, wash your windshield and checked your oil and tire pressure ). Now that the service is removed. They are just called Gas Stations. Thank you for always watching Kevin.
Some may have the suspension connected to the hammock. But I believe the best way is to have loops on the ends so you can detach the suspension. And keep it separated. Thank you for watching Darren. I really appreciate it.
I have never found a gathered end hammock comfortable. Maybe needed a longer one. Tried Warbonnet Blackbird. Went to their bridge hammock and I have a flatter lay with an air pad.
If you are not getting a flat lie with a gather end hammock. In most cases the hammock is to short. Otherwise to narrow or both. If you are not getting a flat lie in a bridge hammock. Then your suspension might be at a angle that is to high. For a bridge hammock you want the suspension at a 20 to 25 degree angle to archive a flat lie. Not at a 30 degree angle like the gathered -end hammock. Thank you for watching Jody. I really appreciate it.
I may be wrong because I don’t own a Dream hammock, but I believe it’s actually the bugnet that’s cut asymmetrical or symmetrical. The “hammock” body itself is still a symmetrical cut of fabric.
Is that your opinion or from Dream hammock. Look at a chameleon or a sparrow and notice that it’s the Bugnet, not the hammock body that changes. Even the Warbonnet BB and XLC are symmetrical hammock bodies and the bugnet is what designates them as an asymmetrical lay. I’m not intending to argue I just am trying to help. Happy Veterans Day!
Michael, you are correct. I should of mention that. It is the bug net or overcover ( winter ) that determines if the asymmetrical hammock is a right lay. Or a left lay. Take off the bug net or overcover and you will have a symmetrical hammock. Thank you Michael and Karl for watching. I always appreciate it.
I have the eno double and my wife jumped in with me one time. We heard a tearing sound and the strap broke. We hit the ground like a sack of potatoes! I busted out laughing and it was the last time she got in the love hammock with me. Good Times!
Sorry Bobby. I have yet to hang in a Hennessy. I do need to check out the hammock with the bottom entry. I like to take it out on a few trips. Than I will do a review. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
Apologies if I missed it but this is a paid review? These look like Hennesy Hammock clones just substantially greater cost :( Thanks for the information about hammocks, I'm glad you're propagating hammock camping to the youtube community, we need more non biased non paid reviews of hammocks ;)
I should have mention that the video was not a paid review. I have had hammock companies ask to partner up with a short or long term contract.Which I declined.I will never be stuck using one brand of hammocks. ( where is the freedom ) When a hammock company ask me to try there product. And I do not find it different or unique. Something that would help the viewers. I will tell them no thank you. And when I have tried there product. If it is nothing special or junk. I will not waste my time doing a video. If I do a video. I will tell them that I am going to give a honest review to the best that I can. I will tell about the pro's and also the con's. The things that I like and the things I don't like. And the review is for the viewers, not the companies. The viewers are my priority. That is why I would rather pay for something and try it out. Plus I will always use it and really test it out before I do a review. You will never see a product box opening with me telling you how pretty it looks. I really do try to give the best non biased non paid reviews. And I really want to help and connect with people. Thank you for watching John.
Im going to get that hammock. What width did you get? How tall are you? Im 6'0, 230 lbs. (Retired Army SF,). I assume i need a right lay. I roll in the night, but mainly lie on my left side. I think i need 11 ft long, but how wide? Thanks Darryl
I believe this is one of the best light weight backpacking hammocks. That is super comfortable. I highly recommend it. For you a good width would be anywhere form 64 - 70 inches. Mine is 70 inches. Maybe a little over kill. But I sleep like a baby in it. I also sleep on my left side. I recommend one made with head left. Feet right side. Asymmetrical bug net. You are going to love this hammock. Thank you Darrylgabritsch for watching. Much appreciated!
I understand the asymmetric positioning in the hammock but I don't understand what difference it makes "head right, feet left or head left, feet right."
That is only if you are buying a asymmetrical hammock. They cut them either a right lay or left lay. Once it is cut the way you lie in the hammock. You will not be able to lie the other way. Thank you for watching Viet Advisor67.
Another excellent video! I'm catching up on all your videos since I've gotten back into hammock camping. I have two questions. 1) How did you determine your personal preference on right-lay versus left-lay? My gut says I'd prefer a right-lay (as you have) with my feet at the zipper since it's only zipped on one side and that'll ensure my head doesn't interact with the zipper. 2) Now that you've owned this (and others), do you have an opinion on integrated bug nets (and not being able to remove them)? When looking at the comparison between a Sparrow and Darien, they are surprisingly similar minus a removable bug net. Sometimes it's just nice to lounge in the hammock without a bug net, but again, $75+ more expensive to have that "luxury". 3) Final question, did you set a custom width, or go with the option for "as wide as possible" which would be based on the fabric choice presumably? Thanks for the videos, these are great!
For the first question: When you get into the hammock. Try lying both ways to see which works best for you. I will lie in a hammock one way. My son will lie in it the other way. Personal preference. 2. I prefer to have a hammock without a bug net. But summer time dose not allow that with all the biting insects. So if I where to buy one hammock that would work for any type of an outdoor activity and for any season. Then I would definitely get the Sparrow. It is worth the extra money. If you plan on using this over the years. Then I would look at it as a good investment. 3. To answer this question. I would need to know your height.
Hey bro haven't been around for a while but this was a great video end to end. A bit like clothing - one size does not fit all. I agree. Beautiful editing. Mark
It is good to hear from you Mark. I hope all is well. I have been watching your videos. But sorry for not leaving a comment. I need to start connecting more. Have a great day.
I greatly prefer the hang of the Amok Draumr with an insulated inflatable air mattress over any other hammock.... unless there is a naked woman in the other hammock.
I have yet to pick up a Amok Draumr. My brother said that he is getting one. So I have been patiently waiting.They look like the best hammock for kicking back in. A recliner in the woods. Thank you for watching and sharing that Brian. Let me know if you ever find that naked woman. There called hammockmaids. Something like the mermaids of the woods.
Great review. I’m about to order my first hammock and I’m deciding between the Derain and ductchwear netted. Love to hear your thoughts. I’m 6’4” 230 lbs. thanks so much.
If I where you. I would get the Dream Hammock Darien. And the reason why is I would contact him and have him make you a custom hammock that would fit you perfect. ( In which Randy would happily be willingly to do ) I would have him make you a 12 foot in length. 70 inches wide out of 1.6 Hyper D-XL. And I would also recomend getting the #5 zipper. It is worth the extra 10.00.
That is a great question. It depends on the thickness of the material that is being used. Some people would buy a double layer of material to make sure that they are protected. For people like me. That are on the heavier side. The material is than thick enough to protect me from biting insects. Hammocks made of a fabric of 1.60z or higher, will do the job. Thank you for watching Francisco. I really appreciate it.
Love the video. I’m new at ham camping and I’ve got a end double nest. I’m 6 2 and 220lbs and I’m cramped like you said. I get the length part but what would be a average with?
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you Joe. Anywhere from 66 inches to 70 inches would work great for you. I like to go a little wider. I believe a 11ft. in length and 70 inches in the width. You will be sleeping in paradise. Please keep me informed on what you choose and how it is working for you.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Similar here, (5'-10", 220#) but Sparrow's lighter fabrics have a max width of 58"-61". I'm ordering a double layer for a pad. Should I be concerned with a 11' x 61" ?
Speaking for myself and no one else. I camp in the Florida Swamps and Mosquitoes are always looking for a meal. Single bottom hammocks without a bug net all the way around are a buffet line for the bugs. A double bottom It stops them from getting to you , any body parts off my self inflating mattress and against the hammocks material are safe from bites. I inflate the mattress from 50 to 75% so it will conform to my body and the hammock. A buddy was using a single bottom hammock , his arms were against the material over night and in the morning he looked like his arms had Chicken Pox , a mass of red spots from bites. There is a simple way to beat the bugs with a single bottom , spray the bottom of the hammock with bug repellent each night. The ones I have found to be 100% mosquito proof , Warbonnet , Hennessy and Clark. I'm sure others are on the market but I have not used them.
I have never had a mosquito bite thru my single layer. YET! Unless you need the extra weight support. I have two hammocks that are double layer. Material that are used to make hammocks today are much stronger. If I where to buy them again. I would make them a single layer. Thank you for watching Deerless.
The Darien is lighter, and less bulky. Less expensive and a little more comfort. But I absolutely love the shelf on the the Blackbird. I will be using both of these hammocks for years to come. Thank you Andrew for watching.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine That's great, if I ever buy a second hammock I'll probably look into this one. I currently sleep in my hammock every night in my back yard, beats a bed in my book!
You can for all hammocks. Except for the hammock with bug nets that are cut to give you either a left lay or a right lay. Thank you for watching didgeridooblue. I really appreciate it.
I tell you what...Mrs. Marine got in and out of that hammock with you a lot easier than I thought someone could. I was expecting some slapstick comedy and at least one elbow to the solar plexus. S/F brother.
In a week or to I will be getting a Facebook page for the channel. As of right now I do not have one. As soon as I am up and running. I will be a member. I am interested to seen your group.
I tried to join and you guys didn't accept me. My cover photo is a Dream Hammock Sparrow with a UGQ tarp. I own two Sparrows. Too bad you didn't accept me.
please help i have no choice but to order a ready to ship dream hammock darien because i cannot wait long enough for the custom order time frame. will the ready to ship darien 1.2 mtn xl fit my size if i am 6’1 190 lbs?
@@luigisandoval I went and checked out the hammock on their website. The length is 11 foot. The width is 64 inches. The weight limit is 225. It weighs 16 ounces. And it’s a right lay. That hammock would be perfect for you. The 1.2 mountain light will have a little bit of stretch but I think it would work great for you. I would definitely get it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine are the lighter materials more stretchy then? did i get one of the lighter materials that sacrificed weight for a more stretchy (less durable/secure/comfortable) feel?
I am 6 ft. and the hammock size that works well for my size is a 11ft. hammock that is anywhere between 66 to 70 inches. Because I have broad shoulders. I prefer the 70 in. But remember. The wider the fabric, the more heavier and bulky it will be if you are a backpacker. For me. I do not mind carrying that little extra weight. Thank you for watching Marty Callan TxFilmmaker.
It is 70 inches. Hopefully some time this year I would like to get the Sparrow. I think that I will have it made to 68 inches wide. Thank you for watching TakeaHikeSpike. I really appreciate it.
