Enjoy the Outdoors with Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock

George Matheis JrGeorge Matheis Jr: First some background, I am a self-professed gear junkie and have been for over 30 years. As a Veteran, retired police, former DOD Combat Skills Instructor and now dog trainer I have had all kinds of gear in my hands, from inexpensive (not cheap) stuff to very high-end stuff. Being 6'2 and 320 lbs I am very hard on gear and break it like I am being paid to do so. Ok, that said. Here is my review.

I got into hammocking over a decade ago and gave up sleeping on the ground. Being a gear junkie I quickly started off with very high end makers and it was all good stuff. Over the years I have purchased some inexpensive hammocks in order to have something to just throw in my daypack or to use around the house. With very little use I blew through them with rips and tears.

Early this fall we moved from PA to TX and I have been going back for a few weeks at a time to train dog training clients. This started in September and continued in October and November. While in PA, instead of staying with friends, I decided to camp out close to a building where I had access to a shower, microwave etc. Instead of using my high end hammock gear, especially since bugs were not an issue and...

United States on Dec 13, 2023

Anonymous: Super light weight and beautiful. Fabric is comfort and cool. I wish the straps had more options of lengths. Color not navy at all. It is a lighter blue.

United States on Jul 05, 2023

Mika: This hammock is simply amazing. We used it on a weekend backpacking trip and I will never not use it! It packs up very small and is super lightweight, just around a pound. It’s easy to assemble - just find your trees or posts and attach the cables. We treated it with a tick repellent and it sustained its integrity. It fits well in the side pocket of a backpack.

While it comfortably sits one person, I would not try putting more than one adult’s weight in it. It might be okay for 2 kids but even 1 teenager would be very cozy. Because it is so lightweight I would be cautious of the material tearing if too much weight is put on it. That said, if you are a solo backpacker or just want something to lounge in while camping, this would be perfect for that. Just follow their guidelines when purchasing and be cautious of breaking any rules!

Have fun playing outside :)

United States on Dec 26, 2022

Nathan F: Love this hammock so light and has shaved heaps of weight from my sleep system. Only improvement is the tree straps. Not alot of room for adjustments but a easy fix by buying some better ones!

Australia on Feb 14, 2020

AndyAndy: Update 5/30/2019:
Replacement hammock came and everything seems to be in order. Hopefully I won't have to update about any other mishaps because it's a great price for a great product! One more comment, I was reminded when I tested this one how nicely soft the material is against the skin. Love it.

Update 5/28/2019:
My hammock tore! It was left hanging on a beach with my vacation group while I was out in the water, and maybe that group put two people in it because later I noticed stretch marks right in the center of the hammock. Figured it would hold up. Napped in it without a problem, but as I shifted to get out, I plopped to the ground.
I emailed the same thread from before (about the missing carabiner) with pictures, and within a few hours I received an email saying a new one is on its way. Still 5 stars for customer service and the hammock functionality. Hopefully this one doesn't have the stretching problem. I'll definitely make sure to tell those who use it not to load it to any extremes. Maybe I'll yell at my friends.

Original Review:
I already have a cheap double hammock and a mid-tier double hammock, but I decided to get this featherlight for an...

United States on Mar 27, 2019