Hammock

[DrewB]

Does anyone sell the TreeBoat in the UK? is there any alternative to it thats rated for sleeping at height? Portaledge is too expensive btw. cheers for any help.

[Mick Stockbridge]

Are you that worried about getting to work on time you feel the need to kip up a tree.

[Rupe]

Proclimber might still get them for you. I don't think they are "rated" though! Sleeping in a tree is not a work activity (usually) so no need for CE, loler, etc etc.. Back it up by wearing a harness in bed is what most do, just a lightweight rock harness will do.

 

Get the one with the sleeve for a thermarest or buy the duvet type thing that clips underneath. I've used mine in feb in snowdownia, no worries!

[Paul Smith]

Try the Hennesey Hammock, very light and well built. Never sleep in a hammock without being tied in!

[DrewB]

Try the Hennesey Hammock, very light and well built. Never sleep in a hammock without being tied in!

 

thats the name i was after! a friend has one and loves it, i just couldnt remember the name. cheers. i only wanted it rated for peace of mind:001_cool: i want to sleep up some big kauris this summer.

[Tom Dunlap]

If bulk isn't an issue just go to a DIY/lumber yard and find a dinged hollow core door. They're plenty strong and cheap. Add four straps with adjusters like a portaledge and you're in fine shape!

 

The first portaledges were nothing more than chaise lounges fitted out with hanging cords. Poke around a thrift store or your garage and I'll be that you can find something serviceable...and cheap!

 

I got rid of my Treeboat because I could not find a comfortable way to sleep without having a bent back. Plus, it takes forever to find a good place to rig it and the another forever to level all the corners. I found a used portaledge at a mountaineering shop and I LOVE it.

 

Fish makes a decent 'ledge, the Econo-ledge. Shipping and duty would make it expensive though.

[Paul Smith]

You could try an army surplus store for a lightweight stretcher. its a hammock with spreader bars!

[Jason James Gairn]

A mexican Hammock is impossible to get out of so you wont fall out of it. Plenty strong enough too. The matrimonial size means you can sleep on the diagonal with a flat back.

[DrewB]

thanks everyone:001_cool: