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

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By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:12:57 +0000

In reply to sharlak. I think the single is fine. There would be no issues with the double.

By: sharlak

sharlak — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:20:32 +0000

Hi! Thanks for your great reviews. I am on the cusp of purchasing this hammock and, since I am a quite short (5’2″) person, there seems there’s no reason not to get the single. But it’s only $10 difference and something in my brain won’t let go of the idea that getting the double would be a safer bet. They’re the same length, so in theory they hang would be the same for either… I think?

My question is: is there any reason that I might regret getting the double?

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By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:08:27 +0000

In reply to Robert Shirley. Thanks Robert.

By: Robert Shirley

Robert Shirley — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:01:35 +0000

Have had the Slacker/Double for a little over a week, comparing it to my SMR Pares (11 ft x 61/2 ft) hammock. Have only tried the Slacker in cool/cold weather. The more open weave will quickly point out gaps in the down underquilt but will be cooler in warm weather. While I believe the SMR will be my go/to hammock for backpacking or colder hangs, I can certainly agree with you about the unique comfort of the Slacker.
I have found positions in my diagonal lay in the Slacker for the torso, arms, and most importantly legs and feet that I never thought possible I was amazed at the number of leg positions I was able to invent over the standard nylon three-panel SMR.
So, an intriguing comfort level is indeed the case. Interesting review, well presented.
Robert Shirley

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 05:50:29 +0000

In reply to lee. Thanks Lee. For tall folks you have many options, but I would look first for longer hammocks. This will give you the better diagonal, ergonomically flat lay. I would look for hammocks at 11 feet long. The Therm-a-Rest is a great hammock, one of my favorites, but I think their new production models are slightly shorter than the prototype I was first given. You may still feel very comfortable in the hammock, but I would probably compare that to an 11 foot hammock as well.

By: lee

lee — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 19:58:08 +0000

I’m 6′ 2″ and tossing up between single and double slacker hammocks. I like a sag and a diagonal lay.
I bought a ticket to the moon kingside for my first camping hammock and found the extreme sag necessary for flat lay a bit impractical. (Puts stress on the bug net and doesn’t leave enough room for tarp between trees, or has to be hung way high)
What do you recommend for taller folks?

(And BTW, thank you for the awesome resource you have built 🙂