So I got my first hammock and hung it up for the first time today to try it out. Let's just say, I'm going to like this. It's a Dutchware Argon that I got based on a ton of reading on Hammock Forums. Everyone there recommended spending less on the actual hammock and investing he money on the underquilt so I went with the advice

So what you see here was $91 to my mailbox. Not bad and boy, is it comfortable. I'm going to rig it up in the garage and put in a few nights next weekend to see what it's like spending more than an hour in it.

Congrats and Happy Hang'n.

Nice hammock. I like that you have a structural ridge line, very important to get consistent setups.

One thing I would suggest, one your straps I see you are using a carabiner to connect to your suspension line. Get rid of the biner and use a marlin spike to connect the webbing to your suspension. Make one out of a dowel or an old tent pole. You just make a loop and insert the marlin spike, then wrap the suspension line around the spike.

Welcome to the most comfortable nights sleep in the woods.

Does it have an integrated screen? I like the idea of simple but for the BW it's best to have protection from the little vampires.

quote Savage Voyageur: "Nice hammock. I like that you have a structural ridge line, very important to get consistent setups.


One thing I would suggest, one your straps I see you are using a carabiner to connect to your suspension line. Get rid of the biner and use a marlin spike to connect the webbing to your suspension. Make one out of a dowel or an old tent pole. You just make a loop and insert the marlin spike, then wrap the suspension line around the spike.


Welcome to the most comfortable nights sleep in the woods. "

Yeah, I was thinking about that but the biner is really easy. I suppose it would free up a little bit of weight because those are some heavy biners. I actually used a MSH to connect the strap to the biner because the lengths were too long. One great thing about hammocks I'm learning, there's a ton of tinkering you can do which is definitely fun. I may eventually decide to go the toggle route before the trip in August.

quote TomT: "Does it have an integrated screen? I like the idea of simple but for the BW it's best to have protection from the little vampires.


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It doesn't come with one but I'm planning to get a Fronkey net from the Dutchware site before the trip. First I just wanted to get a feel for the hammock itself to decide if it was for me before getting the rest. Next steps include bug net, underquilt and tarp. I love having reasons to buy more stuff.

quote 9th Bearded Infantry: I love having reasons to buy more stuff. "

If you are getting into hanging, you've found the right place to buy stuff. Just logging on to Dutch's site will empty your wallet fast.

I got a chance to kayak a bit with Dutch down in Florida this winter. He's the genuine character. Nice guy.

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I love having reasons to buy more stuff. "

Spending $$$ on hammock gear is not a problem. My wife doesn't ask me about camping/hammock/fishing tackle, and I don't ask her about scrapbook, stamping, or sewing stuff. :-)

I just got done sewing a argon hammock and I love it. I think it has the perfect amount of give and love the coyote color.