anyone here buy and use a dutch hammock, they look really nice.

i'm on the fence about purchasing his half wit hammock. will update if i do fall over that fence. :P

Which model are you thinking of purchasing?

Dutch always makes top quality gear and stands behind his work if there is a problem.

Regarding the Half-wit, it seems like a great weight saving idea. However, a number of users have commented on problems when you accidentally kick your legs out from under the top quilt while sleeping. They simply cut the netting off and go to a Fronkey style net for complete coverage.

quote OBX2Kayak: "Which model are you thinking of purchasing?


Dutch always makes top quality gear and stands behind his work if there is a problem.


Regarding the Half-wit, it seems like a great weight saving idea. However, a number of users have commented on problems when you accidentally kick your legs out from under the top quilt while sleeping. They simply cut the netting off and go to a Fronkey style net for complete coverage."

can you specify what kind of problems ?

i got the 11' hexon 1.6, reg. width. absolutely love it. last night i read the bwj with a cold beer for 2 hours hanging away.
i did order the fronkey full bug net, should be here tomorrow.
I've got to say, as others have, an integrated bug net does affect the way a hammock performs.
i took my zipper off my wbxlc last night, and it was comfortable.
it is after all a traveler gathered end without the bug net.
the dutch hammock will be my go to. it is just that good and comfy.
with all my other dutchware, i am a happy hanger.
oh, with the hal-wit, if it's hot, and you do not need insulation on your legs, you are bug meat. you need a full bugnet.

quote shinythings: "

quote OBX2Kayak: "Which model are you thinking of purchasing?



Dutch always makes top quality gear and stands behind his work if there is a problem.



Regarding the Half-wit, it seems like a great weight saving idea. However, a number of users have commented on problems when you accidentally kick your legs out from under the top quilt while sleeping. They simply cut the netting off and go to a Fronkey style net for complete coverage."

can you specify what kind of problems ? "

I do not recall hearing any complaints about the hammocks. I do recall times when some people had problems with some of his titanium hardware pieces. Dutch replaced them rapidly with no questions asked.

I spent some time kayaking with Dutch at HammockCon III. He seemed to be a real decent type of person.

My buddy has made 4 different hammocks and he just bought one of Dutch's & loves it, he sewed in his own bug netting onto it

i received my fronkey bug net yesterday, it is awesome, decided against a diy, 30$ for netting, 10$ for mis. items, time, i can't sew, money well spent for me and it supported a fellow hanger.

i received another dutch hammock last week. i ordered the 1.6 hexon WIDE. with the hammock i received a couple of stingerz, for my tarp, tent stakes and some red zing.
the wide allow's me to really stretch out.
wife uses the reg. we should be set!

Ordered my custom 11' Dutch hammock on 8/16. It shipped with all my accessories the morning of 8/18. That's an amazing turn around considering you select the fabric choices when ordering and they custom make each one!

This will be my 1st camping hammock and I can't wait until it arrives so I can begin checking out my setup before our next BWCA trip a month from now.

I ordered a Fronkey net for it.

I already have a Noah 12 tarp, so will start using it until I decide to do something else as it's plenty big and may affect tree / hang choices. But for now, many have used this tarp hammock camping for years.

I am starting w/ no underquilt for now (unless I get one before the trip). I ordered a double layer hammock from Dutch 1.6 hexD outter, 1.1 hexD inner. I have a Big Agnes bag w/ integrated pad sleeve in the bottom, I'll see how that works out for now. I also have an oder, thin (1/2") thermarest that I may experiment with between the hammock layers.

.. and of course I orded a small assortment of Dutch bling to see what I like..

Hang on!

I've made hammocks with their hexon material and like it a lot.
Their titanium flyz for tarps have been super too.
Great customer service from a cottage vendor who really likes what he does.
They will answer any questions about their stuff on hammockforums.