The major difference between the pre-production prototype I have and these production models is that the hammocks are slightly shorter. The model I received is very similar in material and construction, with a few cosmetic differences so I recommend checking out my original review for the details. I did a review of the Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock single when it was still in pre-production. Recommended load (either Single or Double): 400 lbs (181 kg).Material: low-stretch, fast drying diamond ripstop polyester.Hardware: climb-rated carabiners (1.1 oz/33 g each).Manufacturer: Therm-a-Rest, Made in the USA.
THERMAREST SLACKER HAMMOCK SERIES
The last in a series of gear reviews from Therm-a-Rest, including the Slacker Suspenders and Slacker Bug Shelter, are the production models of the Slacker Hammock Single and Double.
THERMAREST SLACKER HAMMOCK UPGRADE
But if you’re hammock camping and gear weight is less important, then the comfort and convenience of the Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock Bug Shelter is a nice upgrade that’s compatible with a wide range of hammocks.ĭisclosure: Thermarest provided the author with this product for review.Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock – Single, Double
If you’re backpacking and an extra 4 to 8 extra ounces trump the benefits of the Slacker, I’d opt for a lighter weight alternative. While the side zipper entry is convenient, it also adds extra weight, bringing the Slacker in at about twice the weight (a half pound heavier), of the pull-on, sock-style, ultralight bug nets that are available from cottage hammock manufacturers. So how does the Slacker Bug Shelter stack up compared to other hammock bug nets? Having a floor is a fairly unique feature, but one that adds significant weight to the bug shelter. The bug shelter’s ridgeline webbing clips onto your suspension system. While the ridegline does an excellent job at creating interior volume and keeps the mosquito netting off of your face and body, you can create still more volume by tying the sides of the bug shelter to your tarp, the ground, or adjacent trees. In a pinch, you could even use the bug net as a tent (floor) if you needed to go to ground in cold weather since it’s 60″ long or a shorter person can sleep below you, double-decker fashion, using a common bug net. I don’t own a dog, but the floor of the Slacker bug net is certainly large enough so that your dog can sleep inside on an insulated pad. It also provides a good way to keep critters away from your gear and clothing that you don’t want to deal with at night or the next morning like spiders and slithery things. The Slacker Hammock Bug Net also has a floor, which I consider a major plus, because you can store gear within easy reach and off wet ground. There’s plenty of interior space in the Slacker bug net without having to guy out the sides further
The two ends of the bug net open, so you can run your hammock suspension through them, before cinching the netting closed using a cord lock to keep bugs from entering. Setup is super easy and can be done before or after you hang your hammock. The ridgeline length is also adjustable so you can raise the bug net off your face and body, giving you plenty of room to move around underneath. The webbing is exposed inside the hammock so you can hang lights or other items to it. The bug shelter had an integrated strip of webbing as a ridgeline with end loops that clip into your suspension system carabiners or attachment points.
Materials: No See-um netting w/ 50d nylon bottom.Weight: 16.1 ounces, w/ stuff sack, 15.5 ounces, without stuff sack, 12.9 without webbing ridgeline (easy to replace with lighter weight cord).The zipper is bi-directional with large zipper pulls on the inside and outside, making them easy to find at night and in the dark. The large zippered opening makes entry and exit a cinch. Shop Now The Thermarest Slacker Hammock Bug Net has a floor so you can store gear, shoes, and clothing with you during the night to keep it dry on wet ground or prevent bugs and creepy crawlers from getting into them. The Thermarest Slacker Bug Net is a spacious bug cover that’s easy to setup and compatible with a wide range of hammocks.
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