Blue Ridge Camping Hammock and Tent,

I've camped on several continents with this tent.It most certainly isn't for everyone, as it requires a bit of finesse when sleeping in it.However, if you want to pull up and pitch a tent in 5 minutes (realistically), and break it down again in the same timeframe, I don't know of a faster tent to pitch.Carabiners are attached to both ends for quick attachment to tree savers, which are straps with loops that go around trees as slip knots.Pitching is as fast as:1. Finding two trees roughly 15'-20' apart.2. Throwing the straps around tree one and then tree two3. Unrolling the tent and clipping it to tree one4. Hold it off the ground (yes! no dirt!) and clip it to the strap on tree 25. Adjust (if necessary) to level it out and stretch it tighter (if you like it tight)6. Push 2 4ft tent poles into place (takes less than a minute).Done.It reads about as long as it takes.The hardest part is breakdown, when you have to roll the tent back up.If the ground is wet, I do this while standing (granted, I'm a little taller than most, so it may not work for everyone) and straight back into the bag.Also, if you want, you don't have to put the poles in and can use it like an ordinary hammock.The trick to sleeping, is not to lie directly inline with the hammock but to turn diagonal, so that the ends twist.This makes it much flatter and more comfortable for sleeping.I get asked if it flips. The tighter you pull the tent, the more unstable it becomes. So it's a balancing act.Getting into/out of the tent is not for everyone either. This takes some balance.You lean far back onto the tent and then let your weight get carried. Then pivot and slip into the tent.To get out again, assume a similar position from inside the tent, then extend your feet out and rotate down onto them.I clip my shoes/boots to a carabiner on the loop right outside the tent door so that bugs and other stuff doesn't get into them, plus, they are easy to put on while still in the tent.I've slept on cliff faces, with amazing views in Europe, between palm trees directly on the beach, between mangroves over the water and right off the road in more places than I can count, as I could pull off and quickly pitch the tent.If there are no trees, the tent still works on the ground, without an issue.They say it is a 2-man tent, but I haven't tried that and am skeptical it would work...Finally, hammocks are cold at night which is great in hot environments, as it works like built-in air conditioning.The bottom of the tent is always cooled off by passing air.In colder weather, a sleeping pad and/or quilt is an absolute must. You'll get cold fast if you don't take a pad out with you.For me, it is the one-size-fits-all tent that I take everywhere.it isn't light, it isn't small, but it works nearly everywhere for one person.

I'm 47. 220lbs. This is my first hammock.Preparing for one week trip to Boundary Waters; I've slept in this hammock a few times overnight to work out any issues.1. I really need those side tie-downs. The stability is awesome with those. And, you don't need all four. Just two works fine. I'm more than happy to deal with those with the incredible comfort this product supplies. I've slept on my back, side and belly with no issues at all.2. The space is incredible! The little rings that hang down inside can be easily tied together with some cord for a long "ridge line" to secure things to.3. I bought a 10X10 tarp because I like the open air. I am also worried about having to set up or tear down in the rain. I still bring the Lawson Tarp in case the wind is very very bad or the rain decides to come sideways. Love the Larson Tarp, I just don't want to be so bottled up.4. This is my under quilt: OutdoorsmanLab Lightweight Camping Sleeping Bag. I used wife's sewing machine and stitched on some webbing and shock cord. A few clips. And there you go. Its a perfect summer under quilt. I don't need my ThermoRest now.5. Had a simple issue upon purchase and the owner of Lawson fixed it immediately without any hesitation. GREAT CUSTOMER SVC!I LOVE THIS HAMMOCK. Pics are from my backyard.UPDATE: after my trip to the Boundary Waters I learned a lot.1. IF you like a lay flat like me, I keep the hammock tightly pulled between the trees. Needs guy lines.2. IF you like a more traditional curved lay. It is more stable and does not need guy lines.3. This is not an ultra light set up. The weight really added up over the miles. OK for me, not for everybody.

I was really excited about this concept. I prefer tents because I like having a flat, stable floor, but have been soaked by leaky tent floor seals and have had difficulty finding flat places to pitch them. I have used a Hennesy Expedition hammock but could never quite get comfortable. The spreader on the Lawson hammock, and the ability to pitch as a tent when no trees are available promised to make this my primary shelter choice.Things I love about the hammock- easy set up- solid construction- spreaders minimize sides wrapping your body and provide more usable space than found in other hammocks- great rain tarp with minimal drip down hanging strapsAlthough I gave the hammock 5 stars I am not satisfied with it as a tent. Its really more of a bivy sack. When I set it up on the ground the pole arches do not give me enough clearance to sleep comfortably on an air mattress. If the manufacturers put in an extra pole section on each arch it would solve the problem. As it is there is just not enough height when set up on the ground to be a viable tent.

Its almost too small to fit in, if youre tall.Must be mounted tight between trees.Havent slept much in it but layed awake...Maybe better laying on the ground.

Ok, der Preis mag erst mal abschrecken, aber das Produkt hält was es verspricht: kompaktes Packmaß, durchdacht (die Stangen sind z.B. in der Mitte teilbar, werden zusammengesteckt), sehr schnell zu montieren und die Qualität stimmt. Ich habe bei ca. 3 Grad eine Nacht in der Hängematte verbracht und eine weitere Nacht bei 0 Grad auf dem Boden als Biwak-Zelt. In beiden Fällen hatte ich eine leichte leichte Alu-Isomatte mit reingelegt.Weil man in der Hängematte natürlich doch ganz leicht durchhängt (aber wirklich nur leicht, nicht vergleichbar mit klassischen Hängematten), wirkte der Innenraum, insbesondere die Höhe, erstaunlich groß. Genügend Platz auch für längere oder breitere Menschen. Wem es zu sehr schaukelt, der kann mit Zusatzseilen (nicht enthalten) rechts und links für mehr Stablität sorgen, Ösen vorhanden. Die Durchlüftung war sehr gut, es gab kein Kondenswasser.Die Nacht auf dem Boden als Biwak war etwas weniger komfortabel. Weil man nicht durchhängt, wirkt der Innenraum deutlich niedriger, wird schlechter belüftet, Kondenswasser war so nicht zu vermeiden. Zur Not und bei wärmeren Temperaturen aber voll in Ordnung.Bitte beachten, dass die Seile zur Montage am Baum nicht enthalten sind, muss man extra kaufen. Davon abgesehen klare Kaufempfehlung.

The Lawson hammock is an awesome piece of kit. the quality is there in every aspect. I can now sleep actually proper comfortable sleep for a weekend in this brilliant hammock,if I were to camp for a week or 2 U can set it up on the ground for a night or 3 if your back is sore. A lot of people say it's too heavy 2.3 kg (straps,poles,rainfly), but the comfort u get is worth that wieght.

Vraiment trés bon produit. Fait le bonheur des enfants. Solide et facile a utiliser. Très bonne qualité. Juste pensé a acheter des sangles.

Great Hammock.Excellent Customer service, prompt reply and very helpful.I would recommend this product over and over again.Get a good nights sleep while helping to preserve the earth. (don't forget your tree straps)