I originally drew this illustration back in 20081 after making a hammock and bivy-style bug net from an inexpensive Mombasa bug net (or similar cot-style mosquito net). This project was an attempt at a low-cost, easy-to-make tube-style net that I could…
Maverick Gear Hammock Overview First impressions can last a long time, and in the world of hammocks, some simply perpetuate stereotypes from misinformation. For example, I spend a lot of time educating folks who think hammocks are uncomfortable thanks to…
Sheltowee Hammock Overview The Sheltowee Hammock is one of the first commercially-available hammocks that has integrated, adjustable insulation. It is a niche product that aims to solve one of the hammock’s main flaws in cooler temperate zones: cold butt syndrome.…
Elevated Movement Hammock Overview I was invited to be among the first to purchase a pre-production model of the Elevated Movement‘s hammock. I was intrigued by the premise: a 100% recycled hammock (made from water bottles) with your choice of…
Think the hammock zipper location is inconsequential? Think again. Where the zipper is sewn can make a big difference in ingress and egress on a hammock. When I sleep in a hammock, I most often lay in a diagonal with…
Hammock Bliss Sky Bed Bug Free Overview When I reviewed the Hammock Bliss Sky Bed, one of my recommendations was to add some zippered bug netting, making this a complete camping hammock. To my delight, Hammock Bliss has included mosquito…
Grand Trunk Goods Hooded Travel Pillow Overview I’ve tried a few different pillows while camping in a hammock, but the ones I find that work the best for me are the airplane- or travel-style neck pillows that wrap around the…
I love getting surprised by a hammock. You might assume that there isn’t much to change about a hammock, especially a gathered-end hammock—a style that has been around for millennia. However, sometimes it’s just a subtle change that has a…
Hammock Bliss Extra Large Rain Fly Overview (Video link) I got a first look at the Hammock Bliss Extra Large Rain Fly this past summer, and the production model that Dov recently sent me has improved the design with a…
My first camping hammock was the Hennessy Expedition Asym. It was the hammock that converted me to staying off the ground when I went camping. However, I was often frustrated that I couldn’t keep the stock tarp taut, particularly when…