I use mine in the woods and leave it there all summer long. Parked under a big cedar tree never had a hint of wetness in it and by GOD did we get thunderstorms all damn summer long last year. tested and proven.
It seems solid. I'm genuinely surprised at how much heat it holds in. When ever I got up in the middle of the night to take a leak there was easily a 3-5 degree difference in temp.
Yeah i'm pretty sure that tomshoo cot and usmc bed net is slightly lighter than this. But I would have to use a tarp with this hammock in the summer. You can stake out the rainfly flap for more airflow but it still holds in a bit of heat
Good review and a pretty cool hammock. I have a Hennessy Explorer XL that has a hammock ridge line built in for the perfect hang and allows for hanging stuff.
Thank ya. I enjoy regular camping very much. This was just something I had never tried before but it works well once you get it adjusted. But it is heavy in the hammock world
I just looked up the specs...7.7 pounds. That is pretty heavy! I have a Russian military tent hammock that comes in around 8 pounds that is similar in design. It's not very waterproof and definitely needs a tarp if wet weather is expected. It can also be setup on the ground.
Thankyou for taking the time to test out this hammock in a real life situation. As a side sleeper I've felt that a hammock would be difficult to roll from side to side and stay comfortable, I think this hammock could help and with the bonus of using your own sleeping pad without having to buy underblankets etc.
You can definitely comfortably sleep on your side with this hammock. The hammock does shift in a way that makes you feel like you'll flip at first but its very stable. and the wider the tree you're able to wrap around the more stable itll be.
A lay flat hammock how frigging cool! The gear hamock below the main hammock would be great for a insulation layer or reflective survival blank/ space blanket ! Also you could use some velcro to attach it to the (bottom of your hammock) and the bottom of your (sleep pad) so that it wouldn't move once in place!
I'll disagree with you on using a regular mylar space blanket in the gear area under your mat/sleep pad. The rain fly itself will trap heat just as well as a mylar blanket(and may produce just as much condensation).
If anybody wants to get rid of the logo those little battery powered airbrush kits are cheap, fun to use at a site if you're alone and like painting. Most important though you can use it to Camo up that bloody white patch lol. Just thin out some acrylic paint with water and paint it in the morning of a hot day, let the sun bake it in for a full day or two and it should be waterproof. Can make some dope ass shirts if you get white cotton too. Iron those after they dry, no steam and baking paper between the shirt and iron, shiny side to the shirt.
@@procaliberhq all good man, thanks for the review. I've had mine for like six month's but been working too much to actually use it. Got a week off so thinking I might load up my ebike and go fishing for a couple days but it's been raining a bit so this was reassuring :)
@@justincase3230 Definitely try to get out there! One thing I didn't mention in the video is for the lower support straps, it helps if you place them lower on the tree trunks than I did in the video it makes it more stable. Also I've left this thing setup in the mountains since this video to test its durability. I've checked on it multiple times and even after heavy rain, 45mph winds and ice its still in the same condition just have to tighten the straps as they stretch.
yes, i spray paint acrylic multi colors to get camo some tents and 6 years later, it is still waterproof . Of course some paint came out, after lots of packing, but all good !!!
You see, I did my setup for the first time on my channel for the first time it it gave me hell. I don't understand why it was so hard for me to put the mosquito net poles in, because they kept falling down inward after inserting. The only thing I could figure out is that I didn't have enough tension on my tree straps to keep them up.
Yeah the tension definitely sounds like the issue. The thing I got wrong the first time setting up was putting the bottom tree straps even with the hammock instead of angling them downward.
I have version 1 bought 3 years ago...just found out that they since made version 2 which has an inner pocket to slide-in your matress (big problem with version 1,they kept sliding from underneath you) and then this flat version 3 w/o the matress pocket. I expect a version 4 flat with matress pocket. Start to sound like iphones
I sleep in my boots quite a bit when I can. I find it pretty comfortable and it makes it easier if I got to get up in the middle of the night. I'm always super groggy when I wake up so not having to fool with putting my boots on is nice haha
@@joseluiz3090 Not had a chance to camp with it on the ground. But depending on the humidity and surface you're setting up on there will for sure be more condensation in the ground based tent config.
I’m glade your carrying, Only thing scary in the woods is a dumb ass human . When I camp I’m always ready for a stupid bum to try and get my camping gear . I had a poacher walk up in my camp at night one time that wasn’t pleasant. On my land 😂😂😂😂.I just ordered me one
I don't see why anyone would get this monstrosity over the Haven Tent. It's way heavier, the design lends to a chronically unstable plattform and it doesn’t look that comfortable either. Yes it's cheaper but is all these downsides really worth some minor savings
At the time I didn't know about the haven tent and I had already used a nightcat tent so thats how I ended up with this one as my first layflat hammock
@@soldier-Dave I only have the Haven XL. However it appears the only major advantage of the Night cat is price which is just not enough to convince me sleeping in a notorious unstable construction...
LOVE the British/Dutch nesting mess kits!
Its really grown on me
Nice hammock/bivvy/tent.
Thank ya!
Nice looking Hammock. Looks like a long setup process. Enjoy your videos Keep them coming. Jake McClellan The Oregon Boy 👦
Yeah this type of hammock takes a lot of fine tune adjustments. Its also only the second time I've set it up so thats a factor haha
I use mine in the woods and leave it there all summer long. Parked under a big cedar tree never had a hint of wetness in it and by GOD did we get thunderstorms all damn summer long last year. tested and proven.
Pretty cool hammock !
It seems solid. I'm genuinely surprised at how much heat it holds in. When ever I got up in the middle of the night to take a leak there was easily a 3-5 degree difference in temp.
Wow nice setup. At some point a cot bug net and tarp or tent with a cot are jut the same weight and as easy to set up. Have fun stay safe.
Yeah i'm pretty sure that tomshoo cot and usmc bed net is slightly lighter than this. But I would have to use a tarp with this hammock in the summer. You can stake out the rainfly flap for more airflow but it still holds in a bit of heat
Great review. I’ve had my eye on this hammock for awhile. It’s getting good reviews. Thanks for reviewing it.
Glad it was helpful!
Already put the army green one in my amozon cart lol awesome vid as always🤘😜
Heck yea! Hope it works good for ya
Good review and a pretty cool hammock. I have a Hennessy Explorer XL that has a hammock ridge line built in for the perfect hang and allows for hanging stuff.
Thank ya. I enjoy regular camping very much. This was just something I had never tried before but it works well once you get it adjusted. But it is heavy in the hammock world
I just looked up the specs...7.7 pounds. That is pretty heavy! I have a Russian military tent hammock that comes in around 8 pounds that is similar in design. It's not very waterproof and definitely needs a tarp if wet weather is expected. It can also be setup on the ground.
nice video.
Thanks!
Thankyou for taking the time to test out this hammock in a real life situation. As a side sleeper I've felt that a hammock would be difficult to roll from side to side and stay comfortable, I think this hammock could help and with the bonus of using your own sleeping pad without having to buy underblankets etc.
You can definitely comfortably sleep on your side with this hammock. The hammock does shift in a way that makes you feel like you'll flip at first but its very stable. and the wider the tree you're able to wrap around the more stable itll be.
You can so side sleep in a hammock. And comfortably as well. As a side sleeper myself it's a dream
The problem with that hammock is you can’t get out of it without getting wet when it’s raining outside, that’s why you have to have an extra tarp
Yeah I always bring a tarp
Agreed 👍. I bring extras as well because I love dryness/extra room ✊
A lay flat hammock how frigging cool!
The gear hamock below the main hammock would be great for a insulation layer or reflective survival blank/ space blanket !
Also you could use some velcro to attach it to the
(bottom of your hammock) and the bottom of your (sleep pad) so that it wouldn't move once in place!
For sure! Appreciate the tips. Make sure you check out the vids with the Haven Lay Flat Hammock I've done its an even better layflat design.
I'll disagree with you on using a regular mylar space blanket in the gear area under your mat/sleep pad. The rain fly itself will trap heat just as well as a mylar blanket(and may produce just as much condensation).
If anybody wants to get rid of the logo those little battery powered airbrush kits are cheap, fun to use at a site if you're alone and like painting. Most important though you can use it to Camo up that bloody white patch lol. Just thin out some acrylic paint with water and paint it in the morning of a hot day, let the sun bake it in for a full day or two and it should be waterproof.
Can make some dope ass shirts if you get white cotton too. Iron those after they dry, no steam and baking paper between the shirt and iron, shiny side to the shirt.
Thanks for the info!
@@procaliberhq all good man, thanks for the review. I've had mine for like six month's but been working too much to actually use it. Got a week off so thinking I might load up my ebike and go fishing for a couple days but it's been raining a bit so this was reassuring :)
@@justincase3230 Definitely try to get out there! One thing I didn't mention in the video is for the lower support straps, it helps if you place them lower on the tree trunks than I did in the video it makes it more stable. Also I've left this thing setup in the mountains since this video to test its durability. I've checked on it multiple times and even after heavy rain, 45mph winds and ice its still in the same condition just have to tighten the straps as they stretch.
@@procaliberhq awesome thanks man :)
yes, i spray paint acrylic multi colors to get camo some tents and 6 years later, it is still waterproof . Of course some paint came out, after lots of packing, but all good !!!
You see, I did my setup for the first time on my channel for the first time it it gave me hell. I don't understand why it was so hard for me to put the mosquito net poles in, because they kept falling down inward after inserting. The only thing I could figure out is that I didn't have enough tension on my tree straps to keep them up.
Yeah the tension definitely sounds like the issue. The thing I got wrong the first time setting up was putting the bottom tree straps even with the hammock instead of angling them downward.
You have to lock it around the trunk.
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I have version 1 bought 3 years ago...just found out that they since made version 2 which has an inner pocket to slide-in your matress (big problem with version 1,they kept sliding from underneath you) and then this flat version 3 w/o the matress pocket. I expect a version 4 flat with matress pocket. Start to sound like iphones
Haha I hadn't looked into the different versions. An adjustable over strap would work best and be universal
Is my man sleeping in his boots?
I sleep in my boots quite a bit when I can. I find it pretty comfortable and it makes it easier if I got to get up in the middle of the night. I'm always super groggy when I wake up so not having to fool with putting my boots on is nice haha
Lowe Alpine Saracen, backpack ?
Its this pack www.military1st.com/reindeer55mc-wisport-reindeer-55l-rucksack-multicam.html
Nice ! Thanks you :) @@procaliberhq
I'm 6ft tall 300 plus. Your thoughts for some one like me. Good video.
Should pprbably get the savana versions
4:51 Wofür zum Teufel braucht man denn eine Knarre im Wald beim Hängemattenaufbau?
Und tschüss
Its my camping buddy
Do you know if this one can go on the floor?
Yes it can be setup as a ground tent
Hi, thanks for the video. I'm wondering how is the condensation in the tent set up. Can you tell more about that?
@@joseluiz3090 Not had a chance to camp with it on the ground. But depending on the humidity and surface you're setting up on there will for sure be more condensation in the ground based tent config.
Goteras desde el primer día 😢
I've not had any leaking issues just had rain blow in when getting in and out.
Can you lay on your side in comfort!
Yes!
I’m glade your carrying, Only thing scary in the woods is a dumb ass human . When I camp I’m always ready for a stupid bum to try and get my camping gear . I had a poacher walk up in my camp at night one time that wasn’t pleasant. On my land 😂😂😂😂.I just ordered me one
Yeah 2 legged animals can cause the most trouble haha
Please make a video trying to lay is it with another person
I don't think that would be a good idea this hammock is only designed to be used with one person.
I don't see why anyone would get this monstrosity over the Haven Tent. It's way heavier, the design lends to a chronically unstable plattform and it doesn’t look that comfortable either. Yes it's cheaper but is all these downsides really worth some minor savings
At the time I didn't know about the haven tent and I had already used a nightcat tent so thats how I ended up with this one as my first layflat hammock
Have you got one?have you tried it?
I have…….its comfortable, quick to set up and storm proof!
@@soldier-Dave I only have the Haven XL. However it appears the only major advantage of the Night cat is price which is just not enough to convince me sleeping in a notorious unstable construction...
hammocks r such a pain in the ass.... Great for day camping, but longer term? No thanks, this one is just as complicated as a generic tent.
I don't mind multiday hammock camping as long as I have an additional decent sized tarp to hangout and work under