 For those hikers and bushcrafters seeking an alternative to lying on the floor, this is a great value hammock which offers many advantages over the well known Hennesey Hammock often seen hanging about.
The standard HH is ideal for people less than 5' 10", and the nature of the entry/exit means it is impossible to reach out and get something from your rucksack without most of the hammock contents spilling out. Secondly if you require some kind of insulation beneath you, there is a tendency for it to slide away from where you want it, giving you a very disturbed night. I know I've tried it!
This hammock is slightly better thought out. Firstly it takes my 6' 2" frame easily and the double layer compartment beneath the hammock allows a thermarest, foam mat or quilt to be slid into place and forgotten about. The double zip access point on the side of the hammock allows you to get in and reach out for any items you may wish without losing anything. The fine mesh upper layer has two sets of 5 loops at each end and this gives you many options for tying the material away from your face with the supplied shock cord either by using a simple knot or small twig. (As show in the picture above under the backpackinglight Duo Tarp)
It doesn't come with a tarp, however this does give you the option to select one which suits you needs, lightweight or heavy duty and give you maximum coverage. Finally if there are no trees available, the hammock can be laid on the ground and treated like a single person 'nest' under a tarp. New waterproof base! Best of both worlds!
Although it does come with plenty of webbing to tie the hammock up, I have exchanged the cord through the loops at each end, with karabiners and these simply clip onto climbing webbing straps for ultra quick erection!
This is the new (October) 2008 model of the very popular Travel Hammock and the ultra fine mosquito netting that keeps out ALL insects (including the dreaded British midge!) Now with 2 double sided zippers for easy access, stronger webbing (rope), a waterproof base for use as a floor nest and velcro sleeping pad closure.
The hammock has two layers of nylon (which allows a thermarest or quilt to be inserted for insulation in cold weather).
Comes with 10m of webbing (rope) attached and two 2m lengths of shock cord to support the mosquito net. Size when packed approx 30cm x 15cm.
Suitable for those up to 6' 5" tall.
These new October 2008 features make this hammock unique and ideal for use around the world, in both hot and cold climates. And at a fantastic price too!
Weight: 950g
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