Got my Trail Lair from Simply Light Designs today

**Burg54** · 05-22-2018, 13:31

Congrats on the new hammock. Im sure it is a dandy. I have been seriously considering a new winter tarp and Trail Lair from Jared.

I wonder why SLD does not have their own vendor forum? Hammeck (defunct) and Trek Light Gear (only 69 threads?!) have their own forum but not one for one of the most esteemed vendors on the site? Lame.

**QFT** · 05-22-2018, 13:39

Here's a thread about that topic. Basically the mods don't think there's enough discussion to justify one. I asked Jared as well, and his attitude is "it's fine if someone wants to set it up" but it's not a huge priority for him either, and it's unclear if he'd often participate. He's happy with the way his business spreads now.

**rweb82** · 05-22-2018, 14:18

Originally Posted by QFT

Here's a thread about that topic. Basically the mods don't think there's enough discussion to justify one. I asked Jared as well, and his attitude is "it's fine if someone wants to set it up" but it's not a huge priority for him either, and it's unclear if he'd often participate. He's happy with the way his business spreads now.

I find that interesting, since there are many other vendors- who are discussed on the forums much less than SLD- who have a sub-forum. I don't know what conversations have taken place between Jared and HF; but I guess it's possible that he has asked HF not to create a sub-forum for his company to ensure his demand stays at a certain level. As a one man operation- whose name is built around providing made-to-order gear shipped within 24 hours, it would be very difficult to maintain that level of service if demand rose too high.

**ShortRound** · 05-22-2018, 15:48

Originally Posted by HandyRandy

Yeah, I’ve been dealing with him lately and heard before that you guys say he was fast. How true that is! I just wanted to check out the Streamliner, but now that I have experienced his quick responses and very quick build times, I will be looking at him before anyone else to see if he can make it! It certainly helps that he has some unique products as well!

The streamliner is an amazing hammock! I own three now. two made from hexon 1.0 & one from robic 1.2 .The most important thing in making it work well imo & experience is getting a adjustable structural ridgeline & setting it at 9' or somewhere in the 107"-108" zone. That gives it nice sag & flat lay. The longer the structural ridgeline or further apart the trees ( further than 15' tree distance apart) the streamliner begins to clam up & get tight making a diagonal lay difficult.

SRL setting is very important to make the streamliner a success. It is my daily sleeper (No bed) have one for day hikes & my camp setup. Great hammock & consistent !

**ShortRound** · 05-22-2018, 15:51

Originally Posted by QuietStorm

I just bought the Streamliner and have used it on two hikes. I love it and it weighs nothing.

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Amen on that! two of my 11' streamliners made from 1.0 hexon are 7oz each ...same weight as a much smaller eno sub 7

**Nameth** · 05-22-2018, 19:39

Originally Posted by mikespranger

Just had to give my quick 2 cents on my new hammock. I love this thing. Super comfortable, glad I went with the wide. Ordered it late last Tuesday, special color request, and received it today.

Really well made, love the peak shelf.

I know most all of the cottage places have great customer service, but I still think they're the best on that too. It seems like when I ask them a question my phone dings before I set it back down.

I don't know why, but I always get excited for the hanger when I see thread of one that's getting their first Trail Lair. Congrats, you're gonna love it.

**Big Flounder** · 05-22-2018, 22:16

Jared just plain rocks when it comes to quality, price, speed of fulfilling orders and customer service. He's hard to beat.

**TrekLightGear** · 05-24-2018, 09:17

Very proud of that thread count, thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by Burg54

Congrats on the new hammock. Im sure it is a dandy. I have been seriously considering a new winter tarp and Trail Lair from Jared.

I wonder why SLD does not have their own vendor forum? Hammeck (defunct) and Trek Light Gear (only 69 threads?!) have their own forum but not one for one of the most esteemed vendors on the site? Lame.

**HandyRandy** · 05-24-2018, 09:32

Does the Trail Lair have any curved ends or cat cuts like the Streamliner? What are some it’s not so obvious features?

**Burg54** · 05-24-2018, 13:23

Originally Posted by TrekLightGear

Very proud of that thread count, thank you very much.

hahah touche. I honestly meant no disrespect.

Just making a point that, in my opinion, SLD deserves a vendor forum here which I believe would generate a fair number of threads (which seems to be the justification for getting a forum).