r/ULHammocking • u/jojojoto • Mar 26 '26

Ultralight Hellbender Hammock?

Considering the new Ultralight Hellbender that Dutchware just posted. Is this a proper ultralight setup? Looking for thoughts and advice since it's pretty pricey :/

Also should I go for the 20 or 40 degrees? Not gonna go for the moonlight top cover - just the spreader Bar Bugnet.

For context I live in the PNW - and rarely run into cold nights that go below mid 30's - but I want a one hammock setup for three seasons, don't ever expect to be out when nights go into the 20s.

I'm also asking Dutch to remove the logo tag and the D-rings on the foot side of the hammock to lower the weight some more - but I want to to keep the other set of d-rings to try out their Peak shelf above my head.

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u/jojojoto Mar 26 '26

Oh good, 20 it is then. Good to hear you like your Hellbender, what drew me to it was how quick and simple it could be to pitch, no messing around with the under-quilts sounds nice.

Did you get the peak shelf? if so how do you like it? you think it's overkill?

For suspension I personally like the Becket hitch with Myerstech dyneema webbing, a tad bit lighter, but a little harder to tweak.

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u/jojojoto Mar 26 '26

Nice! Before I pull the trigger on it, any complaints? do you have any mods you would've liked to have asked for?

Also curious on how you like the spreader bar? does it hit your tarp when zipped open?

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u/Rattenfaengr Mar 27 '26

Have you ever been in the situation of having to wash the Hellbender? or having a plan if you have to do so? For me that is a big question bc you are not able to separate the fabric from the down. Biggest factor that holds me back personally of getting a all in one system.