Hammocks and Accessories

Recent Hammock/Accessory Reviews

REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock

After spending several years in parachute double hammocks, the Quarter Dome Air feels like a trip to the Holiday Inn. The REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock is an answer to a question that I’ve had for years; “Why doesn’t someone make a lightweight hammock with an integrated bug net, plenty of sprawl room, and completely weatherproof?” Setup: The hammock has some interesting technology with draw cords that might intimidate the first-time user at opening glance, however, the entire system is a… Full review

Therm-a-Rest Proton Blanket

It’s about 16 oz. and warm enough for Haleakala NP. Worked for me. Full review

L.L.Bean Camping Hammock

L.L. Bean's Camping Hammock is one of my favorite pieces of gear. The ease of setup, combined with the silky fabric and extra space makes it a really nice product to have while you're lounging around outside. With growing interest in the outdoors, navigating the world of hammocks can be pretty tricky. If you’re new to the backcountry or if you’ve been camping since you were a toddler, gear can become incredible overwhelming.  But L.L. Bean's Camping Hammock does a great job of making "hanging"… Full review

Merkapa XL Double Parachute Nylon Hammock

This generic hammock and bug net is all an ENO is at a fraction of the cost. Found it on Ebay and along with the generic Hammock Mosquito Net By Advanced Portable I paid under $30 total for both including biners and tree straps. I could have bought a tarp a bit cheaper, but opted for a Hennessey Hammock Hex Asym for $65. Total complete under a C note and a bit over 4 lbs. trail weight. A full setup from ENO would have cost $250 and it's all made in China to help the fat get fatter at ENO and other… Full review

MAC-Gear 35 Degree Down Top Quilt

Terrible customer service! Paid for four quilts...two 35-degree underquilts and two 35-degree top quilts. Kept asking for tracking info when they shipped as have problems with packages being delivered to wrong address in neighborhood. Never received tracking. I called and emailed several times. Finally received an "Order Complete" email. A week went by, two weeks, three weeks, a month, and still no quilts or tracking information. Finally five weeks after order was supposedly complete I received… Full review

Katabatic Gear Flex 22°F

Excellent quality and warmer than advertised quilt. A blanket style sleeping bag that will truly keep the cold out. The Katabatic attachment system, down filled collar, and draft blocking foot box closure guard you from the cold. When you need some ventilation, the zippered foot box allows you to completely open to a blanket. The options in between are endless, and create a truly flexible sleep system. After very long research on all kinds of quilts and sleeping bags I decided on the Katabatic Flex… Full review

Clark TX-270

Mosquito proof, solid construction, a bit fiddley. The Winnebago of hammocks. I got this when my wife discovered how comfortable she was in my Clark's Ultralight (I don't think they sell that model any more), and we decided that when we camped together, we should not be on the ground. I got this model because my Clark's Ultralight has always seemed small for me, and because we are thinking more about bike touring and less about backpacking, so the weight and bulk matter less. Overall, I'm very happy… Full review

Clark North American

The best product I ever owned. And just the best of all methods of camping, in general. I came here mainly to tell that this kind of product — I mean: the principle of the tent-hammock in general (and particularly the Clark, of course, which is in the matter the summit of quality) — is the best thing I ever encountered in all my life of wilderness camper. And I can assure you that I have encountered also, often, the worse... :) My comrades and me, at blue-penguin.org, are owning a slightly different… Full review

Tribe Provisions Adventure Hammock

The Tribe Provisions Hammock is a comfortable, lightweight, durable hammock that offers great value for the average person. The Tribe Provisions Hammock is a comfortable, lightweight, durable hammock that offers great value for the average person. The hammock system that I purchased on Amazon came with a hammock, two cords, and two carabiners. Everything packs neatly into the attached storage bag. I don't use the cords and carabiners, but rather I purchased a different strap system to hang my hammock… Full review