Travelsafe travel hammock

[elef]

Here's an interesting one: while browsing the camping section in a hiking store, I came across the TravelSafe Travel Hammock. I don't think I've heard that name before. Turns out it's a Dutch company that sells insect repellents, mosquito nets and first aid kits.
The concept is similar to Hennessy: hammock with integrated bug net and a rain fly, all sold as one package. The package was pretty small and pretty minimalist, and the price is definitely right: about $75.
Google led me to their site:
http://www.travelsafe.nl/assortiment...ravel-hammock/

630 grams (750 according to other sources) and $75 is certainly not bad if it's a decent hammock... which is of course a big if. It's almost certainly a simple gathered end design, not asym, and the 630g almost certainly doesn't include tree straps. It may not even include suspension.

[gunner76]

When I went to their site and clicked on the English version of the site I noticed the technical info on the hammock did not display.

Something lost in translation

[Jeff488]

Says the capacity is 100 Kg or 220 lbs.

No heavy weights allowed.

[elef]

When I went to their site and clicked on the English version of the site I noticed the technical info on the hammock did not display.

Something lost in translation

Yes, that's why I linked the Dutch version. I guess this is a relatively new product and they haven't gotten around to translating the product page yet. (The company is Dutch).
I'm really happy that new companies are getting into the tent-replacement-hammock game. These guys are doing it as an extension of their bug net business but I'm sure a couple of tent and hiking gear manufacturers will soon join the party as well.

[elef]

Says the capacity is 100 Kg or 220 lbs.

No heavy weights allowed.

That probably applies to all hammocks in this weight class. As an example, the HH hyperlite weighs a little more (765g) and has a lower weight limit (200 lbs).

[JotM]

Well, let me do the translation then.

Deze multifunctionele één persoons hangmat met muskietengaas, is gemaakt voor de avonturier die insect vrij in de buitenlucht wil overnachten.

This multi-functional single person hammock is made for the adventurer that wants to spend the night insect-free under the open sky.

De hangmat is verpakt in een nylon verpakking en heeft een (los aan te koppelen) afdakje.
Door de zijsluiting kunt u makkelijk in en uit de hangmat stappen.

The hammock wraps into [an attached] nylon package and includes a (seperate) tarp. The opening on the side enables easy access to the hammock.

Deze hangmat inclusief muskietengaas is niet geïmpregneerd.

Neither the hammock nor the mosquito net is impregnated [with repellant].

afmetingen: 220 cm x 140 cm

Dimensions

gewicht: 630 gram

Weight

mesh: 1000 holes per inch
draagkracht: tot 100kg

Draagkracht=carrying capability

I picked one up for €54,95, which equals $74 today. When I get around to sleep in it, I will post my findings.

[Bobnevis]

Just wondering but has anybody already tried the TravelSafe hammock. I am thinking of buying it but would like to know if it is any good

[Eve91]

Well, let me do the translation then.



Draagkracht=carrying capability

I picked one up for €54,95, which equals $74 today. When I get around to sleep in it, I will post my findings.

Hey JotM,

Have you tried it out already, and how do you like it?

I'm debating between this one, an Amazonas hammock with integrated netting, or a cheap decathlon hammock and buy netting separately...

(and I see we live in the same city! small world :P)

[Martin_1]

It looks to be very small! Only 220 cm long which is uncomfortably short. I would not suggest this hammock as I can't see one being comfortable. My recommendation is to find a hammock that is AT LEAST 3 meters long and 1.50 meters wide. Usually the longer the more comfortable. But the length might be influenced by your body height of course.

If you are on a budget, I suggest buying fabric yourself and creating a hammock. It's EXTREMELY easy. Then buy a seperate bugnet and you're done.

[Eve91]

Thought about that! But then I would have to get a sewing machine, mine broke... Maybe I'll just end up buying a bigger one. (like ticket to the moon or more than hip, both are I think 290 by 145. A lot of hammocks I see are 220 or 240 (some even smaller!), and I hardly ever saw ones of more than 3 meters. I also want it light!

edit: ticket to the moon are 320 by 150 apparantly, but also weigh 500 grams instead of 340...