Byer of Maine Moskito Traveller Hammock

I've had a chance to swing this thing in the pacific northwest a few nights now. It's my first time using a hammock with the mosquito netting. I had no problems with the alpine mosquitoes that we run into up here, but I don't know about the no-see-ums or black fly's. The hammock itself is really light considering the mosquito net is included (11oz), which made it great for a lightweight backpacking shelter. It uses a multi-cord system with a loop at the end for attachment. This type of setup is ok, but be careful about tangles, especially if you have to break camp in a hurry. I used a treehugger strap with light rope to hang from trees, and was very happy with the setup. The zipper, which runs the full length of the hammock, seems well constructed and didn't get caught on the hammock or netting material. For the price, this baby get's five stars, I haven't a more comfortable hammock this cheap since i left central america.

Here's the thing: it is easy to get in and out of. It's comfortable and it definitely keeps the bugs at arm's length. I liked it so much I bought one for a friend after I'd got mine. Drawback: no cords to tie it to trees. You have to get those extra. But for the price, perfect.

I got this hammock to replace my bulky tent. I used it all summer on the river and hiking in the mountains of Idaho. I am never going back to a tent. I sleep great now. It takes some practice to get the setup dialed in but you get used to it, I also put my thermarest inside the hammock and kinda use it diagonally to keep the bug mesh off my face. At 1 pound you can't beat it, my old tent weighed like 5 pounds. Thats some awsome weight savings. Now I can pack in more booze. I also got an ultralight 12' tarp that weighs about a pound, I hang it above and stake it down to make a nice cocoon when it's a downpoor.

I use this hammock when I travel. It's small and easy to set up so when I roll into a hostel, I ask them what they would charge me to hang my hammock up somewhere on the property and it's usually pretty cheap so I save $$. It also becomes my camera case and when I do sleep in a nasty hostel bed, I just throw the hammock down as a barrier...plus it keeps me cool on hot nights. I also use the micro-ropes which double as laundry lines or tie down ropes for putting stuff on the roof of cars. Heres the best part... I slept in it for 62 days straight in Africa without one single mosquito bite. Just take care of it and it will take care of you!

I used this hammock on a backcountry climbing trip where bugs were expected and there wouldnt be enough room for a tent at the base of the cliff. I really liked the set up, particularly because We could use climbing gear to secure it (instead of buying seperate ropes), it could be easily anchored on one end to the cliff, the other to a tree and it was really comfortable and bug free! Weight is a big issue as well on these trips and this was really light.

Ok, so I love the idea, and the overall comfort is quite nice. HOWEVER; the thing stretches a ton during the first few uses, and not that I know from experience, but be sure you alternate the diagnals you are laying on, or you may find your self upside down stuck in a mesquito net in need of some assistance. Basically one side stretched, the other didn't and I flipped over like a top heavy iceberg. Once I got it equally stretched out, it works fine, save the small hole I put in the screen during my adventure.

First, let me say that I bought this hammock as an inexpensive way to determine if hammock camping is for me and if I should spend the money on a more expensive hammock tent.
The instructions for use are printed right on the stuff sack, not that you will really need them. Simply sling the hammock with your own rope (or straps if you prefer) run the string for the skeeter net and adjust the tensions to your comfort.
Sleeping comfort is incredible. It took a few minutes to find the "right" way, but once I found it, I was stable and comfortable. It's one of the best night's sleep I've had in a tent.
The quality is, in all honesty, far superior to what I had anticipated. Considering the price of hammock tents, I really didn't expect anything from a hammock this inexpensive. I was very pleasant surprised to find this hammock is quite well built of good materials. Admittedly, it's not the most durable hammock I've seen and it's certainly not indestructible, but it is very good for the price and weight.
Rain protection, OK, so this hammock has no rain protection whatsoever. However, I simply string up my poncho as a rainfly and I stay dry. I want to get a better rainfly, but this is not a pressing matter.
Some of the other reviewers have commented on how easily the strings tangle, the hammock rips or falls down. Those strings could easily tangle and the solution I found was to roll the hammock and then wrap the cords around the hammock before stuffing it in the sack.
As for the hammock ripping or falling, I've spent about 20 nights in it so far and I haven't broken it with my 250 pound weight.
This hammock certainly is worth the money you pay for it, and it has proven that hammock tents are a good option for me. I may buy a "real" hammock tent at some point, but I'm quite satisfied with this inexpensive alternative.

HoKay,My first hammock purchase. Went with the Byer Moskito due to it's features and price.Mine arrived with-out an owner's manual. Serious oversite IHMO.FYI: This afternoon I attempted to rig for the first time and guess what ... the rope I used to secure to the trees broke and I landed in a clump on the ground. Hope I'm not lame from my fall and lack of hammock experience. Stay Tuned as my shoulder is aching right now. I have no idea how to rig and get under the bug netting.[...]

I love this hammock, have a 4.5 lb hammock that is great but heavy. If you wish to drop lbs. from your pack buy this one and a light weight tarp. With all hammocks put a thin or thicker ground pad in the bottom or you will be cold. The advertised tree distance can chang if you take extra long ropes. I suggest you buy 12 to 15 ft of rope from a store that sells it in bulk.

On a 3-day backpacking trip near tahoe was the first time i tried actually sleeping in the hammock, and must say i really liked it. i have a long thermarest that i put under my bag and it was rather comfortable. a pad is essential both for warmth and it appears to help the hammock take form. now it's not like i slept like a baby, but i NEVER sleep well on trips, and i think i now prefer hammock to the super-flat setup of a ~ 1 inch thick thermarest on the ground. i was even able to sleep on my side in the hammock if you're a turner.