Outdoor Products Skyline Pack Review I had a chance to review the Outdoor Products Skyline 8.0 pack recently and I wanted to share a few quick thoughts. Dimensions: 21x12x9 in 1,849 cu in (30 L) Measured Weight: 37 oz (1,053…
Do-it-Yourself, Illustration, Instruction, Staying Dry, Suspension, Workshop
Hammock Water Breaks and Drip Lines
by Derek • May 7, 2014 • 29 Comments
Hammock Water Breaks and Drip Lines Any exposed portion of your tarp or hammock suspension can convey water during a rain storm (or other precipitation). Using a water break or drip line will help prevent water from seeping down your…
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Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock and XLC 2014 Review
by Derek • May 6, 2014 • 25 Comments
Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock 2014 Upgrade Feature Comparison Blackbird (single 1.7) Blackbird XLC (single 1.7) Dimensions 120×63 in (305×160 cm) 132×63 in (335×160 cm) Capacity 250 lbs (113 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Fits Up To 6 ft (1.8 m) 7…
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Byer of Maine Moskito Kakoon Hammock Review
by Derek • April 25, 2014 • 11 Comments
Weight LISTED: 16 oz (454 g) (without suspension) MEASURED: Hammock (netting, poles, net string): 17.5 oz (498 g) Stuff sack: 0.8 oz (22 g) Rope + S-hooks: 6.3 oz (178 g) TOTAL (as packaged): 24.6 oz (698 g) Dimensions LISTED: 108…
Do-it-Yourself, Illustration, Workshop
DIY Lightweight Recycled Tube Bug Net
by Derek • April 12, 2014 • 0 Comments
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…
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Maverick Gear Hammock Review
by Derek • April 10, 2014 • 7 Comments
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…
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Sheltowee Hammock Review
by Derek • April 9, 2014 • 5 Comments
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.…
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Elevated Movement Hammock Review
by Derek • April 8, 2014 • 7 Comments
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…
Do-it-Yourself, Illustration, Instruction, Workshop
Hammock Zipper Location: How Do You Spin?
by Derek • March 27, 2014 • 12 Comments
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…
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Hammock Bliss Sky Bed Bug Free Review
by Derek • March 26, 2014 • 4 Comments
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…