COVACURE 290 * 140cm Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net - 772 LBS Capacity 210T Parachute Nylon with Two 10FT Tree Straps & Aluminum Stakes For Single or Double Travel Outdoor Camping Accessories

Before this hammock I wasn't a fan. I found them cold and uncomfortable and overrated; however for a quick bit of wild camping they do make like easier so for the price I thought I'd give it a go.Where to start. Hanging a hammock is a faff. I'm tall and so needed a place with a decent amount of room. Either the hammock was too high up or too tight. This was exasperated by the slings. Though they're easy to use (literally wrap around the tree) you are provided with little predetermined gaps for your caribeaners and these aren't always best placed for you. They weren't for me. But a bit of knotting and creativity later I found the right spot. I don't blame the hammock for this. For the price you're not going to get ENO level slings.Second, the slings will stretch over night. You will likely need to tighten it at least once. I did. It was annoying but it's not really the products fault. Again, just a nuance of the sling.I couldn't put the hammock guy ropes on, they pinged off and to be fair, the hammock felt stable without them. I didn't think it was clear that one of them was supposed to be used for the mosquito net, but I worked this out eventually.The net is a nice feature. Having it there does mean less messing around however even with the support it's really close to your head. I think I need to play around a bit to get this right.The hammock comes with caribeaners but I have decided to change mine. I found they opened up too easy so wanted something a bit more robust.So after 1 night using it, was it warm? Yes but I have a down sleeping bag and an underquilt.Was it comfy? Yes but without the roll mat. Otherwise the mat moves around and thats annoying.How does it compare to a tent? My default is a pop up Decathlon tent, in comparison this is smaller and lighter, probably better for shorter ad-hoc trips.Personally if you're new to hammocking, give it a go. It's worth it for the price.

I’ve been getting into hammock camping recently with at least a night out a month since last Oct using a basic, but very light 330cm (11ft) travel hammock (326g) and no bug defence. I primarily cycle camp so weight, pack ability and good, comfortable rest are rather important to me.I’m in Southern England and not needed bug protection till now (mid May). I suspected I might have needed something at the end of April but I was “lucky” with persistent drizzle potentially keeping the biting things at bay, though moths had been annoying.I hadn’t found an ideal solution of an add-on bug net that didn’t just create a load of bulk or faff in setup, and I’m not really a fan of the bottom entry type, so for under £21 and loads of positive reviews, I thought I would give this a try.Initial bag opening impressions;Out of its plastic bag, and after removing the instruction sheet I weighed it in at 843g (not the claimed 780g)Not to worry, I’ve given it an instant diet by replacing the heavy daisy chain tree straps and hammock loops and the positively industrial, leaden, Carabiners, with Amsteel continuous loops which I’ll hang with lighter, longer UHMwPE straps using a Beckett Hitch knot so it’s completely hardware free.I did swap out the pegs for something longer in a Y profile for better grip but that was an equal weightIt now weighs 667gI’ve also measured the long edge at 280cm, not the claimed 290cmStill not a deal breakerThe next day now and I’ve just returned from a play in a little copse of trees with it for lunch and a coffee brew-upI hang it easy enough with my lighter setup, get in it and it’s roomy enough for my 6’2” height and 85kg weight. I can easily get a flat diagonal lay, even on my side or in foetal position! I reckon it’s fine for up to 6’4” as I had an arms length above and below me.I then get out of it and fit the midway shockcord tie outs. They do add structure, and a bit of stability. But for me whom hasn’t had such a thing on previous hammocks, they add faff, a bit of a hazard when getting in/out, and I can’t help but worry they will one day tear out the seam.I didn’t find the net hung in my face without them and they also add weight, so I won’t bother with those, so don’t need pegs either.My full hammock setup is now down to 620g I’m pleased with that.The hammock also comes with a shockcord ridgeline that toggles into two green loops at either end internally. This is useful for helping to preset sag to get your flatter diagonal lay. It’s also good to stabilise the net and hang glasses from! It’s also stretchy, so a little imprecise for the job of sag setting and it’s comparatively heavy especially with the two plastic toggles.I can see myself swapping it out to lighter amsteel or UHMwPE fixed line soon and save a couple of extra grams.I plan to spend an actual night in it in about two weeks time so I’ll try and remember to come back and update this text and my star ratings then.But for now, it’s a 10th the price of an equivalent equipped American Cottage made brand here in the UK and with my mods it’s also coming up lighter than one of them claims to be (and they don’t include suspension in their weights) it will be interesting to see what the longevity is. If I account for the actual cost of my mods, which I already had and just transferred across it’s still only a 5th the price.Update; I’ve used this for two nights now, I created my own UHMwPE structural ridge to preset sag for a comfy diagonal lay. I had to do this externally though as the internal tie loops couldn’t take the strain, so I got rid of the internal shockcord ridgeline they give you and it still works great, with correct sag and diagonal lay the bug net was staying off my face.My operating weight with it now is 611g! Just don’t forget that on top of that even in summer in Britain you’ll still want a tarp and either an underquilt or wide sleep mat to reduce heat loss.The zips do get a little catchy, so treat them with respect.

Tried it this weekend, it’s great. Very easy to put up. Sturdy. Looks like it will last the summer. Net useful to keep bugs away, none made it through so far. Would definitely buy again.

Used it ladt weekend it was perfect, easy to put up and super comfortable..time will tell if its durable..

Would be 5 🌟 if the mozzie net was detachable

Amazing hammocks. So comfy. Easy to use and store. Sturdy. Can’t fault at all

Ticks all the boxes. Structurally extremely sturdy, both the hammock and the tree straps are really strong, reliable and durable. Most importantly the hammock is really comfortable. It’s a shame you can’t stow away the bug net fully but it’s still nice to have it and it does have a hook to partially stow it away. My first hammock ever and had gotten me fully into hammock camping. Super easy to set up. Genuinely had a great time with it, if you are sleeping overnight i’d recommend an underquilt for extra warmth.

Bought as a ground dwellerAlternative to expensive bivvyCan be used as a hammock whatever that is