Seftlet and the extention bar.

[TheKiltedWolf]

I did a search for post about the Swiftlet from Kammock. I saw a few but none updated since the 20's. I know they have a new extension bar to make it a little longer and was wondering is people have tried this and if it works\comfortable for sleeping.
Thank you.

[iceman857]

Don't do it. The reviews say the product is poorly designed and a number of users have reported breakages. I'd look at something from YOBO Gear or Tensa instead.

[FartBarf]

I have a swiftlet with extension bar. I can technically sleep in it but when they made it longer they didn't make it taller so your hammock has to be stretched pretty taut. It's a weird geometry - the stand isn't tall enough to account for their overly stretchy hammocks. Their post 2018 redesigned Roo Single requires straps to use, I need to experiment with using the single again but I never found a position I liked. The newer Roo Double loses length by stretching over the C-shaped arms but is goofily wide. At 5' 6" the sweet spot is pretty much exactly in one spot for me.

I did have some luck with an 11 foot onewind of standard width (around 55"). I have another 11 foot onewind that is 68" wide that I don't think I have tried. Can't put any of my good hammocks on it because you can't use a ridgeline with the stand.

Every once in a while if it is rainy I'll set it up on the patio and sleep in it but honestly the price is a decent chunk of a Tensa4 and that is superior in every way. The swiftlet is good for day lounging though and if you happen to already own one then the bar is a cheapish way to make lounging more comfortable. I haven't had any structural problems. I can say that the shade kit is crappy though.

[sloanie]

I did a search for post about the Swiftlet from Kammock. I saw a few but none updated since the 20's. I know they have a new extension bar to make it a little longer and was wondering is people have tried this and if it works\comfortable for sleeping.
Thank you.

What do you have in mind for this? Camping? Daily sleeping at home? Do you already own a Swiftlet? If not, what about it is of particular interest vs some of the other options mentioned in this thread?

I backed the original kickstarter and therefore have a couple Swiftlets that are “Nido” branded— years later, Kammok bought the Swiftlet from Nido. I was concerned when Kammok lowered the weight rating… I wonder if they’ve cut some corners on manufacturing or if QC has just gone downhill (or maybe the 400lb weight capacity was too aggressive to begin with, who knows. Either way, the negative reviews iceman pointed out are cause for concern if you don’t already own a Swiftlet.)

I haven’t had any problems with mine and I’m in the big and tall category. For the same reasons mentioned by FartBarf I didn’t try the extension for a long time— it was only providing additional length but not additional height to maintain hang angle / sag.

That said, I recently gave it a spin (little over a month ago) and was surprised that I was able to get a better lay with just the length extension. I did not try sleeping overnight or anything; I generally use the Swiftlet for casual lounging. It is free standing and has a much smaller foot print overall than my Tensa4 since my indoor space is limited.