After two seasons of trying to make an old down sleeping bag work, I bought an underquilt. I wanted to purchase one made in the US, so I went with HammockGear rather than buying Kammok’s underquilt. So far, I’ve been happy with it.

I keep a ziplock bag in the pouch for the straps, too. Brilliant!

Sorry for the delay in my response – I had no idea you’d replied.

Yes – the hammock itself split, perpendicular to the hanging axis. I’ve used its replacement at least a dozen times since then with no issues. In retrospect, I would probably take the weight penalty and get the regular Mantis. (I’m no where near the UL’s claimed max weight (I was about 170 when the Mantis UL split).)

Except… here we are in June of 2020 and I just received mine and it did the same thing. I’m a 5’9” 140 lb woman and it had a 6 inch tear right when I laid in it.

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

Thanks Derek

I’m a side sleeper so I think I’ll give it a go.

Perhaps. Much depends on how you lay. I think it might be a little tight, but if you side sleep, you’ll be fine. I would first try to lay in a regular hammock and see what feels comfortable for you. Some folks feel fine in smaller hammocks.

I’m 6’ 2” and about 165. Do you think based on your knowledge and experience that I would be comfortable in the Mantis at my height?

Thanks
Riley

I recently bought your book, The Ultimate Hang 2 and it has been a great read so far. I camp quite a bit and have been wanting to get into the hammock camping for quite a while. I’m a member of Promotive which gives me a discount to some really great brands like Kammok. I can get a great deal on a Mantis and really like all that it offers as a kit. My only concern is that I’m 6′ 2″ tall and the Kammok is a 10ft hammock. I’m a thin guy at 165lbs and was wondering if you think I could get a good flat lay in the Mantis at my height or should I be looking at other options.

Thanks for any insight you can give.

Sincerely,
Riley Nelson