DD XL Frontline Hammock - First Setup and Impressions

Hi everyone,

I recently got my hands on some cracking new gear, sold to me by a friend on Instagram. I managed to get a full starter kit: DD XL Frontline hammock, DD 4.5 x 3 metre Tarp, DD underblanket and snakeskin, and it had already been adapted with tree huggers and whoopie slings!

The last time I tried hammocking was about 14 years ago while out in Thailand... And those were simple net-style affairs with no shelter, no nothing, so this slightly more advanced setup was going to take a little getting used to and a bit of fine tuning.

After a fair bit of faffing, I got to chill out for an hour or so and have a brew in my new bed away from home... Really looking forward to taking this out properly soon!

A big thanks to @ChiefScout_Outdoors letting me purchase this brilliant kit!

Thanks for watching!

James

#SussexOutdoors #WildCamping #LeaveNoTrace

[notquiteultralight]

I love this guy! He's awesome!! You can tell he's totally diggin every piece of the process!!

Welcome to the non-grounders there my friend!😊

As I say about my dd frontline here in New England.... "papa don't sleep on no ground!"😁👍🏼

Take care sir! NQU

[WoodlandClough]

Good video mate. I've recently just bought one of these hammocks (not the XL). So I stumbled across your video, new subscriber here 🤝. I'll be out in the hammock tomorrow

[kevandrewsoutdoors]

Welcome to the hammock world buddy they are awesome

[ChiefScout_Outdoors]

For the first time, I think you nailed it 😊👊🔥
The added whoopie slings make it a 1000 times easier than the DD offerings
What a cracking looking woods you got there.
I’ll have to join ya very soon 😊👍🌳
Thanks for the shoutouts
See ya soon 😊👊🔥

[Linleys]

Great video there James, your extra comments made me chuckle! You did well working it all out. I have never used a hammock. I know about needing two trees, but that's all ;) Cheers, Warren

[paulbazeley]

Great video James, great effort on the first attempt mate, hammock camping is great with an underquilt this time of year and you have a really good hammock too. Really looking forward to the next video mate, crack on!!😂

[southcoastoutdoorsuk]

Tidy setup there matey, love a hammock, just gotta luxury feel about it and loads of space, nice one 👍

[hampshireoutdoorsandsurviv]

great info never stop learning and have fun

[Shadow_Wraith]

I've never tried a hammock, I keep holding off, mostly due to cost and the need for extras like a quilt and a tarp to keep the rain off. Just subbed.

[peterlea]

Liked it, James. A bit old style Jolly Jack Tar! A good tip of yours for small items - mark the little buggers! I put a foot length of paracord on all of my tent pegs. Makes them easier to pull out, easier to see if you drop one and easier to pick up with a litter picker if you can't bend down properly.

[victormeuris]

Whats the biggest differents between the xl frontline and the normaal one? Exept the size. Is worth paying I mean I am almost 2 m.

[jim-bob-outdoors]

Its a good hammock, I love mine. With the underblanket on its a great winter option.

[paddycranham]

I'll be out in mine 2mrw night can't wait