Hammocks

We've seen hammocks on truck hitches, on car roofs, and even inside pickup beds. But what if it's pouring rain and you still want to hammock? Well, you can either get soaked outside or string up a Car Hammock.

Rather than packing a hammock, a tent and a tarp on your travels, Church Outdoor Gear has now unwrapped the Walden Hammock, with a unique shape that lets it transform into several types of shelter as quick as the weather changes.

Hammock lovers, sit up and take notice. Crua Outdoors is updating the hammock into a cozy pod you can spend the entire day and night in. The new Koala lets you lie down or sit up, and it keeps all your necessities close at hand.

Hammock or bed of rocks? It doesn't sound like a hard decision, which might be why tree tents have exploded in popularity. The latest to find its way across our desk is the Sky-Pod, a dangling, semi-rigid sleep chamber engineered to be as comfortable to sit or stand in as it is to lie in.

The newly announced Swayy is an all-in-one camping hammock that takes a novel approach to insulation, by creating a hanging pocket of air around your backside to fend off what its creators call "Cold Butt Syndrome."

Tentsile has grown from a single-product start-up to a global authority in tree camping. One thing missing in its lineup is a solo tree tent that can swing head to head with the numerous solo hammock shelters. It won't be missing for long, as Tentsile is preparing the UNA.

High-flying tree tents and roofed hammocks are all the rage and tents are getting as social as the internet. The basic ground tent was nearly more the exception than the rule in 2017, as tents that dangle from trees and cliffs, float on water, and ride atop motor vehicles hoarded the spotlight. ​​​

​If you're setting off into wilderness for some relaxation but have a long hike to get through first, you're going to want to keep your load to minimum. Hammocks that barely weigh more than a pack of cards are one solution, and a new one to hit Kickstarter is claiming to undercut them all.

When venturing out into the great outdoors, items that might come in handy include some form of shelter, something to cover the ground and somewhere to put the feet up. Range Travel Goods has stuffed all three into one versatile little package that can be unfurled for use in rain, hail or shine.

​There's a lot to love about laying in a hammock, but exposure to the elements mightn't always be one of them. We have seen a few ideas aimed at keeping campers warm, the latest of which is a sleeping sleeve called Shel, which is claimed to fend off the cold and rain, along with pesky mosquitoes. ​​

Rugged hammocks have become a popular way to enjoy the outdoors, but for all the clever solutions we've covered, none have integrated a sleeping bag. Outdoor Vitals is trying to change that with the MummyPod, a hammock for campers who want an all-in-one solution for hanging around on cold nights.

Tree tents have proved pretty popular lately and the new Treble Hammock 2.0 looks like it may offer a more comfortable experience for those who want to use it to both lounge around and sleep. It also fits up to two people and can be kitted out with a bug screen and clamshell roof.