Lawson Hammock Blue Ridge Camping Hammock and Tent (Rainfly and Bug Net Included)

I'm 47. 220lbs. This is my first hammock.Preparing for one week trip to Boundary Waters; I've slept in this hammock a few times overnight to work out any issues.1. I really need those side tie-downs. The stability is awesome with those. And, you don't need all four. Just two works fine. I'm more than happy to deal with those with the incredible comfort this product supplies. I've slept on my back, side and belly with no issues at all.2. The space is incredible! The little rings that hang down inside can be easily tied together with some cord for a long "ridge line" to secure things to.3. I bought a 10X10 tarp because I like the open air. I am also worried about having to set up or tear down in the rain. I still bring the Lawson Tarp in case the wind is very very bad or the rain decides to come sideways. Love the Larson Tarp, I just don't want to be so bottled up.4. This is my under quilt: OutdoorsmanLab Lightweight Camping Sleeping Bag. I used wife's sewing machine and stitched on some webbing and shock cord. A few clips. And there you go. Its a perfect summer under quilt. I don't need my ThermoRest now.5. Had a simple issue upon purchase and the owner of Lawson fixed it immediately without any hesitation. GREAT CUSTOMER SVC!I LOVE THIS HAMMOCK. Pics are from my backyard.UPDATE: after my trip to the Boundary Waters I learned a lot.1. IF you like a lay flat like me, I keep the hammock tightly pulled between the trees. Needs guy lines.2. IF you like a more traditional curved lay. It is more stable and does not need guy lines.3. This is not an ultra light set up. The weight really added up over the miles. OK for me, not for everybody.

This is a top of the line piece of outdoor equipment.Anyone claiming that it's "overpriced" has had zero experience with the cheap versions that abound on Amazon.You get what you pay for and this hammock is prime example of that.I'm not one for lengthy reviews but I will say this, just look at the images and make note of the design. Do you see how this hammock just isn't a nylon bag strung between two points, but has a bar-rope system on each end to maintain it's structure and shape? It's the difference between sleeping on a comfortable semi-flat, stable surface, as opposed to a sagging, swaying, u-shaped sleeve. In the poorly designed hammocks you can forget about rolling over or switching sides during the night as you are basically stuck in sack. This hammock is more like a bed that allows you to move and change position the way you normally would on your regular mattress.One more rad thing about this hammock is that it can be set up on the ground, in a tent like fashion, if there are no suitable hanging options available. Try doing that with one of the $30 dollar nylon bags :)

This has hammock tent has held up for three years now. You’ll need extra rigging and carabiners which add to it’s already portly weight. NRS boat straps and hammock bliss tree saver straps combine to give a long reach for varying tree gaps. It weighs and has as much bulk as much as a traditional two person tent. I’m usually able to stuff my boots and other gear in the flat triangular portion outside of the tent but under the fly for dry storage. Those items have a tendency to fall out while climbing in. You’ll want a really good sleeping bag as air temps fluctuate more than ground temps. Not for the claustrophobic. It can become a little humid inside. So far it is perfectly sheltered from wind and rain and I have had no issues with water intrusion.

So far, the most comfortable hammock I own (and I have several hammocks from different companies). I am 6'2" and 215 pounds. Fit inside this hammock with no trouble getting in (in the beginning it was odd but once you grasp your technique to get inside it is a breeze). Once inside, plenty of room to move around. I find out that for me by setting at four feet above ground and stretching it really well works the best. My 17 years old son got in and wants to claim it for himself......is no happening!!!!!. I will order another one for him. The hammock kit is no light but for short distances backpacking should work fine.

I have been a hammock fanatic for years and years. Never wanted to be a tent guy, so I sought the perfect setup (For me). I tried ultralight sling style hammocks, and I've tried traditional setups. While they all offer their pros/cons, the Lawson is to me, the perfect camping hammock. I'm one of those guys who researches the crap out of everything before I buy, and the BRCH was the end to my long search. It lays flat, which makes it very comfortable. I recommend taking advantage of the tie out points for stability as well. Also, Lawson themselves are an amazing group of individuals with superior customer service! We keep up with each other on instagram and they are always kind and responsive.There are a couple of improvements I would love to see to the BRCH in the future. I would love to see the Aluminum spreader bars be upgradable to something lighter weight like carbon fiber. Also upgrades from rope to something lighter and stronger like Dyneema Rope. This hammock can be on the heavy side, but for a total shelter system its right on par when you consider not having to bring a sleeping pad/footprint (all that tent stuff). Also, I'd like to see it break down much smaller and have quick detach points to separate the spreader bars w/ropes attached from the hammock (or vice versa) to fit it into your pack however you'd like. Also, because the inside of this hammock is so huge when fully strung up (which is awesome), I'd love to see some more inside attachment points to really customize hanging and attaching gear such as your sleep system or any other gear.Overall, amazing company, amazing product, keep doin the good work! Buy this thing.