Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: BWCA Hanging :: price difference?
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TomT |
I've always gone the quality route with my camping gear. Warbonnet has a great track record and they are hand built in Colorado. ENO's are made in China. I have their Traveler hammock and it's perfect for lounging in camp but I don't know about the quality of the zippers and bugnet. Here's from a review. One downside to this style of Jungle Hammock is that the bug net has a tendency to sag in your face. This can be really problematic in buggy areas where biting insects will be able to bite through the netting. Using a side pull-out, roughly where your shoulder is located, will provide enough clearance for full top protection. At US$100, the JungleNest is the most expensive entry-level Jungle Hammock. I wouldn’t consider it a top-tier design, in terms of total features or lowest weight, yet it has enough features and usability to be practical for any camping adventure. The bug net pull-outs are arguably the least complicated design of all the entry-level designs. In terms of size, it matches more closely with the more affordable Byer of Main Moskito Kakoon hammock, although the JungleNest has a more durable bug netting and a higher overall build quality. The fabric isn’t as rugged as the rest of the ENO line, so I wouldn’t put it through the kind of abuse that I would with my Skeeter Beeter or No-See-Um No More, with their tough nylon taffeta (parachute nylon) fabric. I’m thinking this will be a great hammock for my new Boy Scout son who is a little more responsible. |
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bwolfe77 |
I've been doing some reading on this forum and others and I'm not sure I understand what I'm getting by spending more. I see the ENO junglenest is $100 at REI (leaving out dividends and quarterly sales for now, as well as the 1 year guarentee). Then I look at a Warbonnet and it's 50% more expensive for the most basic model. So what am I getting that's better? Is it better quality? Better suspension? More room? Artisanal zippers? Bespoke carabiners? I can't spend 50% more on something until someone who knows what he or she is talking about tells me the difference so, please, make me a believer. For context, we go to the BWCA once in the summer. I'm trying for more but the kids are busy. We're outgrowing the tent we use so before I buy/lug another tent in there I'd like to see what this hanging is all about. Thanks! |
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VaderStrom |
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