Its a case of "its not you its me". I struggled with finding the sweet spot in trying both guises as a Hammock and Tent. I really wanted this set up to work, but like yourself found frustration. I ended up not being able to zip it closed properly and ended up with a faceful of spring showers. At the time I ended up feeling like it was my first time in not in getting it up. Almost akin to did I miss something, am I doing it right, is this worth the money. Well someone had to take one for the team and hand over dosh for it. My second time on the floor with it was equally frustrating, but I had to give it a go. They say a fool and their money is easily parted. So folks watch all the vids and find your consenscious, and maybe you wont feel the fool. A good honest vid JB. Thats why we value you. Integrity matters
Thanks mate. I like the fact that the companies try these things, but I just wish a few YT people would be honest rather than trying to form a connection but lie to the subscribers.
Hi Jim, new subby via mark and looking forward to catching up. Love a good honest review. I personally cant hammock camp so ground dwell. My lad on the other hand has a full DD nest set up and he loves it. Cheers dude. 🔥👍🏻🙂
Welcome aboard! I like to keep things simple and honest. Nobody is paying me, so I say exactly what I think. All a personal view though. The is a few funny videos if you look back through the channel, have done over 600 now. 😂
I have the same one over a year. They are perfectt for stealthcamping, specially in an unknown location, so you can choose at the location if you need a hammock or a bivvy. The top works fine for me. You have to pull it thight on the straps, but that's not a problem. I never put my rucksack in my hammock, Also not in this one. I hang it to a tree trunk like 10cm from the ground on a paracord and use my raincoat to keep it dry. By the way, a onetigris underquilt suits perfect. I had a lot of fun and comfortable adventures in this hammock. For that price and the multi use, it is great stealth camping gear
@@frogmaster83 liked your video even if opinions are different. It's always good to hear different views. What does your friend who owns it think about it? I heard nightcat has a newer version on the market. That might be a good updated version. They seem to listen to customer reviews. So it is good you can give your opinion and make their stuff better.
The hammock itself needs to be much tighter and I am sure your review would change. Being 6 foot 2, I was able to put a 70L waterproof backpack at my feet and still have room. Overall, this hammock is a great choice in my opinion. I agree with the rain cover statement, I find it quite pointless unless you want an extra layer while winter camping. Also, the pro version, which is a bit bigger than the normal one.
making items like these is a decent marketing opportunity for any company looking to get into a growing "hobby". a lot of kit on sale is just fashion, you only need a basha and a decent hammock or tent. The amount of tackle now "required" to be outdoors is crazy! no wonder car camping is coming back into vogue, only way to carry all the kit!. Interesting viewing and thanks for sharing mate. meeeeeeaow
Thank you. I am a hammock "virgin", not liking the saggy posture, but was intrigued by the NightCat Lay Flat hammock/bivvy tent (not this model). Have yet to use it as a hammock, so time yet to tell: as a bivvy, it was great but could do with being a little longer and wider...I am 6'4"
I can see a market for this design if implemented well. The problem with this is clearly that the hammock itself is too small, rather like some of the cheapest ones online tend to be. Most experienced hammock campers on CZcams recommend a hammock length of 11 feet or so. There's no extra gear storage with this either (unlike their new bridge hammock design) so that is an obvious issue too. (I seem to recall DD Hammock producing something like this design years ago?) I get the fact that your preference is large tarp for a roomy admin space but not everyone needs that. For example, this type of design might suit a thru-hiking adventure so that you have the backup option of a ground bivvy tent when there are no trees, as well as the convenience of having a single pack to carry instead of multiple pieces. You can also create awnings with the rectangular doors of these designs/ This type of design could also be useful for winter due to the fact many hammock campers need to carry extra gear. The snugpak cocoon is one example. Or one of those fully enclosed tarp tents being another. This hammock tent design will help keep harsh winds at bay. All this really needs is more competition from makers of high quality gear to produce something light, comfortable, and practical enough to make it a winner. Just my humble counter-opinion/thoughts.
Good and fair assessment, lots of points to justify what you say. Why would you have the cover AND a tarp and as you point out, without the tarp, no dry area.... I wonder if Night Cat can answer that issue?
Great video Al. I've always wondered about this hammock. Think I will stick with my DD hammock and 3x3 tarp. Just as matter of interest, what's your go-to hammock at the moment? Cheers Al.
Depends on location and time of year. DD XL is great in the summer because of the space and bug net. Winter I favour my little Solognac because the underblanket completely covers it. Napsack pocket hammock if space is short.
Excellent, honest and in-depth review, really well done and so needed. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! 👍
Very informative and fair video, as you said it would be a nightmare if it’s lashing it down with rain trying to cook and make a brew.
Its just not really practical for UK climate
Jim-Bob looks proper angry. No Cats were kicked in this video.
That mate me laugh out loud. 😂
Its a case of "its not you its me". I struggled with finding the sweet spot in trying both guises as a Hammock and Tent. I really wanted this set up to work, but like yourself found frustration. I ended up not being able to zip it closed properly and ended up with a faceful of spring showers. At the time I ended up feeling like it was my first time in not in getting it up. Almost akin to did I miss something, am I doing it right, is this worth the money. Well someone had to take one for the team and hand over dosh for it. My second time on the floor with it was equally frustrating, but I had to give it a go. They say a fool and their money is easily parted. So folks watch all the vids and find your consenscious, and maybe you wont feel the fool.
A good honest vid JB. Thats why we value you. Integrity matters
Thanks mate. I like the fact that the companies try these things, but I just wish a few YT people would be honest rather than trying to form a connection but lie to the subscribers.
Hi Jim, new subby via mark and looking forward to catching up. Love a good honest review. I personally cant hammock camp so ground dwell. My lad on the other hand has a full DD nest set up and he loves it. Cheers dude. 🔥👍🏻🙂
Welcome aboard! I like to keep things simple and honest. Nobody is paying me, so I say exactly what I think. All a personal view though. The is a few funny videos if you look back through the channel, have done over 600 now. 😂
Saw these a couple of years ago and thought they were novel, you summed them up nicely 😊
I am all for trying something different, but in my mind this just don't work.
I have the same one over a year. They are perfectt for stealthcamping, specially in an unknown location, so you can choose at the location if you need a hammock or a bivvy. The top works fine for me. You have to pull it thight on the straps, but that's not a problem. I never put my rucksack in my hammock, Also not in this one. I hang it to a tree trunk like 10cm from the ground on a paracord and use my raincoat to keep it dry.
By the way, a onetigris underquilt suits perfect.
I had a lot of fun and comfortable adventures in this hammock. For that price and the multi use, it is great stealth camping gear
Well I am glad that it works for you. Its just not the right thing for me.
@@frogmaster83 liked your video even if opinions are different. It's always good to hear different views. What does your friend who owns it think about it?
I heard nightcat has a newer version on the market. That might be a good updated version. They seem to listen to customer reviews. So it is good you can give your opinion and make their stuff better.
@@oldirtybeuner have a look at the comment by Just going out, he lent it too me.
The hammock itself needs to be much tighter and I am sure your review would change. Being 6 foot 2, I was able to put a 70L waterproof backpack at my feet and still have room. Overall, this hammock is a great choice in my opinion. I agree with the rain cover statement, I find it quite pointless unless you want an extra layer while winter camping. Also, the pro version, which is a bit bigger than the normal one.
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve only ever just put my boots in my rucksack and then put it all in bin bag and sealed it with cord! ….but a basher is always good to have.
I always carry a cover of some sort.
I find sleeping in a hammock uncomfortable at the best of times and this just looks like my blood will forever depart my legs...
Far from ideal, but a good (bigger) hammock is very comfortable.
making items like these is a decent marketing opportunity for any company looking to get into a growing "hobby". a lot of kit on sale is just fashion, you only need a basha and a decent hammock or tent. The amount of tackle now "required" to be outdoors is crazy! no wonder car camping is coming back into vogue, only way to carry all the kit!. Interesting viewing and thanks for sharing mate. meeeeeeaow
I am all for people trying something new, but this just don't work in my opinion.
@@frogmaster83 enjoy your videos mate, always good to watch and very laid back. all best.
Thank you.
I am a hammock "virgin", not liking the saggy posture, but was intrigued by the NightCat Lay Flat hammock/bivvy tent (not this model). Have yet to use it as a hammock, so time yet to tell: as a bivvy, it was great but could do with being a little longer and wider...I am 6'4"
That is an issue with many hammocks and tents. Most are made in China and the average "local" is smaller than us.
😁😁@@frogmaster83
Good review Allen. Unfortunate that it’s not a better product.
Quite disappointing Hank.
I can see a market for this design if implemented well. The problem with this is clearly that the hammock itself is too small, rather like some of the cheapest ones online tend to be. Most experienced hammock campers on CZcams recommend a hammock length of 11 feet or so. There's no extra gear storage with this either (unlike their new bridge hammock design) so that is an obvious issue too. (I seem to recall DD Hammock producing something like this design years ago?)
I get the fact that your preference is large tarp for a roomy admin space but not everyone needs that. For example, this type of design might suit a thru-hiking adventure so that you have the backup option of a ground bivvy tent when there are no trees, as well as the convenience of having a single pack to carry instead of multiple pieces. You can also create awnings with the rectangular doors of these designs/
This type of design could also be useful for winter due to the fact many hammock campers need to carry extra gear. The snugpak cocoon is one example. Or one of those fully enclosed tarp tents being another. This hammock tent design will help keep harsh winds at bay.
All this really needs is more competition from makers of high quality gear to produce something light, comfortable, and practical enough to make it a winner. Just my humble counter-opinion/thoughts.
At the very least it needs to be bigger. Just don't think its a viable option for the UK climate.
Thought exactly the same , definitely need a tarp 👍🏻🔥thanks for sharing...colin
Quite disappointed to be honest Colin, glad I didn't buy one.
Enjoy your time
Good and fair assessment, lots of points to justify what you say. Why would you have the cover AND a tarp and as you point out, without the tarp, no dry area.... I wonder if Night Cat can answer that issue?
I get the impression it was designed by an engineer, rather than a experienced camper.
Great video Al. I've always wondered about this hammock. Think I will stick with my DD hammock and 3x3 tarp. Just as matter of interest, what's your go-to hammock at the moment?
Cheers Al.
Depends on location and time of year. DD XL is great in the summer because of the space and bug net. Winter I favour my little Solognac because the underblanket completely covers it. Napsack pocket hammock if space is short.
Extra cover would be good in winter extra warmth
I agree, but it needs more space and dry storage.
You did not understand this hammock. It needs just gar more tension for proper function.
Do think the NightCat rainfly will work with the DD Superlight Jungle Hammock?
Possibly, but I would still prefer just a normal tarp.
Why don't these companies make the things longer? I mean at 6' you're only slightly taller than average.
Maybe because is a Chinese company. They have not got there head around the average European is taller.
@frogmaster83 Yes although quite a few Chinese folks are taller in recent years.
which tarp are you using in this?
Its the DD 3x3 in Muticam.
Just re-inforced my view that all bridge hammocks are just gimmicks.
It isn't a bridge hammock. The hammock itself is 'gathered end'.
Lot of companies just trying to reinvent the wheel.
Correct. 👍
Safe to say its not for you then lol!!!
Nope, not a fan. Could you tell? 😂
nice one wont be buying one 🤣
Understandable 👍
have you tried onetigris one .. chopped net st8 off one i got on marketplace n its great