Comments on: Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock Single Review

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:25:06 +0000

In reply to Eddie Powell. Most any hammock tarp will work. Remember that a hammock, when properly hung, has a sag, which reduces its overall length by around 20%.

By: Eddie Powell

Eddie Powell — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:45:27 +0000

Derek, Thanks for submitting the review on this hammock as it was the driving persuasion that covienced me to buy a Thermarest prototype Hammock this past weekend on eBay–I really like this hammock. I have never hammocked before, so I speak without any experience. I would like to know in your opinion what rainproof tarp would best mate up with this 116 inch long hammock? Thank you in advance for your response.
Eddie

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:56:15 +0000

In reply to Jessica. No. My weights are just for the piece indicated. I usually weigh individual components and then summarize them. In this review, I was working with a pre-production prototype and the hardware wasn't final. I was given production samples that I will be reviewing soon.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:17:43 +0000

Does the weight include the carbiners?

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:44:30 +0000

So I just got my Slacker and while I haven’t hanged it yet, I was a bit worried about a negative review on packabililiy and usability from a different well established reviewer. Without divulging that source all I can say so far is unfurling and cleanly repacking the slacker is a easy and clean endeavor for anyone with experience folding a boat cover tarp. So much so that I had room to add the slacker strap set, in its own pouch, while able to maintain the square profile of attached hammock sack! Now heading out the door to see how I do on my maiden voyage setting up not just this but any hammock, will report when done.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:51:33 +0000

In reply to Craig. Thanks Craig!

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:44:47 +0000

Anybody thats interested in purchasing the Therm-A-Rest should check out Campmor.com. Their $10 bucks cheaper then anywear else I could find and have free shipping. Also through Father’s Day enter FATHERS as a promo for an extra 20% off. My double and straps came to 84.00. Other sites have deals but when you add a promo the price drops just below the threshold for free shipping basically making it a wash. Thanks to all for the help, I can’t wait to take a siesta lakeside!

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:05:18 +0000

In reply to Walt. Railey. Thanks!