Everest Double Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net | Bug-Free Camping, Backpacking & Survival Outdoor Hammock Tent | Reversible, Integrated, Lightweight, Ripstop Nylon | Light Blue/Dark Blue/Net Black

So far so good. I really don't have 2 trees 10" apart to properly test, but this week I tried to put the hammock up using the 2 tree straps I had plus a length of 25' rope. Did not go as expected.Unfortunately and not due to any failing of the hammock the tests did not go as expected as the rope had enough stretch in it to lower me to the ground somewhat quicker than expected.During this event the zipper got damaged.What happened is still up for debate, but it goes like this I pull the hammock up plop myself in and my butt unexpectedly goes to ground I climb out pull the rope tighter and climb back in and back to ground. it during this point I hear a tearing sound turns out the stitching at the head end of the zipper pulled allowing the zipper to be unzipped completely.Not a failing of the hammock, nothing was ever designed for a 260 lb gorilla falling and flailing about a bit because of the unsuspected drop after about 10 attempts I decided the 400Lb test rope I had had way to much stretch in it to be workable. and I put the hammock awayon the plus side, there was no damage to the bottom of the hammock after repeated drops onto the ground with me in it the fabric held and is quite tough, It withstood me pulling the hammock guitar string tight and me getting in (yeah I know this is not the proper way. to configure a hammock, but it was only way I could compensate for the stretchy rope) so if it could withstand all this abuse I put it through the stitch pulling out preventing a total unzip of the zipper is quite minor.My only complaint with it is putting it away, getting it back into the bag is a bit of a challenge, and hence the 1 star deduction. The bag should be slightly oversized so that normal people without access to black magic can actualy easily put it away, about 1/2 in more material in width and length should do the trick here.Otherwise this should be a quite durable and comfortable addition to my camping gear. I'll have to figure out some way to better string it up with the trees I have in my yard to give it a "proper use" test, but it survived the 600lb gorilla test with flying colors. thumbs up.Stat tuned for followups.================================================================Follow Up alert.================================================================So I finally got to testing it out. all I can add to my original review is fantastic. Most comfortable sleep I've had in a bit.Setup is key, Get good tree straps, and carabiners and you will be all set, and don't try to go beyond 20' of straps plus the length of the hammock find better trees, you'll be happy you did.As I said in my original post the zippers are the weak point, the fabric that prevents them to be over-zipped (and completely undone) is just a tad too far back so even on the undamaged end it is possible to completely unzip things and not in a good way. this looks to be the issue I had on the end that got damaged. when I zipped things up fully it was actually unzipped and disconnected so when we had the gorilla flailing about the stitching on this fabric block tore just a bit, possibly as this being single stitched was now trying to hold everything together from the net and main hammock body.But as a Testament to how well built everything is nothing else tore, the zipper was able to be successfully re-engaged and the cloth bit was able to be re-affixed in addition a drop of gorilla glue on the end insures that the last teeth of the zipper cannot become disengaged as before. So field serviceable which is a plus.I've had other hammocks that would not have endured, the failures on my part so I figure fro the price you cannot go wrong. Now I need another one as my son wants this one for our next camping trip.

I'm by no means a "pro" hammock guy. I don't know anything about knots and use things like night ize figure 9 carabiners to hold lines tight.That being said, I motocamp and have started becoming a hammock convert from tenting. All of these hammocks seems pretty similar to me. I also have a Grand Trunk double. The material on this Everest one is a little different that the parachute nylon commonplace in other hammocks. I agree with another reviewer in that it feels softer.Several big draws here: 1 - The price. Outstanding value. Makes me wonder why other hammocks cost almost twice as much with less features. 2 - Integrated bug net. I have a Grand Trunk mozzy net (big, bulky, but gives you a floor) and nearly bought an Eno bug net that goes around the hammock but that looked like a real pain to use or get in/out of. Having the net integrated makes things so much simlper to me. And it comes with lines built in to hold it up. And just flip it upside-down when you don't need the net.It doesn't pack quite as small, obviously. But the built-in pouch has a compression strap sewn on it which is convenient (and you don't lose it). I slept in this every night on a two-weel 4000 mile ride from New England around Ontario and around Lake Superior. Had no issues and slept fantastic, and no bugs bothered me.I like this so much, I bought a second one recently in case it disappears from Amazon or in case something happens to the first one. I have a fear the bug net will pull away from the hammock. This may be unfounded - the stitching seems strong, and it's a beefy zipper. Worried more about me doing something dumb to rip it moreso than a product failure.In summary - get it, pair it with some tree straps and carabiners and enjoy. Note that it doesn't come with carabiners - the ends of the hammock are zip-tied together. Which I'm fine with - I'd rather add good carabiners and not pay a little more for low-quality ones. My thanks to the manufacturer for offering a solid product at a reasonable price.

I purchased the model with the integrated bug net and tree straps. It is definitely a little heavier than my tranditional parachute hammock, but the comfort level is well worth a few extra ounces. The fabric is made out of a diamond ripstop which provides a little texture which i found to be softer and more comfortable than my old nylon hammock. It also seemed to cut down on static too.It is very likely that the extra weight comes from the bug net, but if you plan to take it camping the bet is all but essential. Having it attached makes set up easier and it is definitley easier to use than sock style net. I found the net to be a little oversized, extending above my ridgeline but some tie outs attached with safety pins easily solved the problem the extra size allows you to flip the hammock over and use it without the net.Not only is it nice to have the option of using the hammock with or without the net, in colder weather I slept with the bug net under the hammock, and used it to hold a poncho liner and space blacket to the bottom of the blanket. It was cheap and easy to pack, and performed better than any underquit I have ever used.The straps are also heavier than a set of amsteel whoopie slings, however I found them much easier to use. I found the daisy chains made it much easier to get a level hang rsther than constantly adjusting and checking the whoopie slings.I made my last hammock myself, because manufactured ones always seemed expensive. However, in the end it probably would have cost just as much to make one myself and the craftsmanship is better than what i could have done.You can deginitely find other hammocks that are a little lighter, however in my opinion the added comfort and convenience are well worth a coupe extra ounces.