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The Outdoor Vitals Hammock is a super lightweight hammock that packs down small, weighs only 13oz and comes with a very easy to set up and strong hanging system from a company that’s known for its high quality non nonsense outdoor gear.

Advantages of a Hammock

The advantages of a hammock over a tent in the USA are noticeable. Firstly on rocky or uneven terrain you no longer need to find an area of flat clear ground, and you can even set up on a slope or over a stream! By using a hammock you avoid having your gear laying down on a damp cold ground too. Using trees to support the hammock also means you are likely to gain extra shade and shelter from the trees and it gets rid of the need to bring an inflatable sleeping mattress.

From a temperature and comfort point of view I think a hammock really excels in the summer. By being off the ground more of you body gets a cooling airflow/breeze around it at night keeping you cooler and the available Bug Net for the Hammock means you can still keeps bugs out without feeling claustrophobic because the tarp ridge line keeps the shape of the mesh away from your face.

In the winter I would suggest being more cautious because your body is going to need more insulation beneath you as there is no ground to provide shelter from the wind. In this case you can attach an insulation Quilt Beneath and add a Tarp above to keep the rain or snow off.

Full Review

Outdoor Vitals have very few items on their site. This is because everything they make is the best they can do. I’ve always been impressed with their build quality and price and in the past have reviewed their Satu Pants, Tarp, Dragonwool Clothing and Stormloft Quilt and been impressed with all of them.

Fabric

The hammock is made from a high quality lightweight ripstop nylon. You can see triple reinforced stitching in key areas and the fabric is strong enough that it isn’t necessary for the hammock to need a ridge line for strength.

Stuff Sack

What I like about the stuff sack is that its actually stitched and attached to the hammock. I’m sure if you’ve ever been camping one of the things you look for in the morning s trying to locate the stiff sacks for the tents and sleeping bags, and they usually get really well hidden. By having it attached to the hammock you cant lose it and better still you can also use it as a gear holder while you are sleeping.

Straps

The Hammock comes with two sturdy wide straps with daisy loops in them to wrap round a tree. I recommend looking for trees about 12 to 15ft apart and to set the straps up at around eye level.

Carabiners and Whoopie Sling

I had not heard of a whoopie sling before now. The hammock comes with two lightweight carabiners to attach the hammock to the tree straps. From there you use a whoopie sling to adjust the tension you need. Basically one length of high strength dyneema cord passes inside the other like a chinese finger trap. It means you can easily slide to the correct tension, but the moment you apply weight to the line it locks off solid and wont budge again until you intentionally want to adjust.

Gripes

I have zero gripes. This is another superb piece of kit from Outdoor Vitals at a superb price.

Closest Contender

The closest contender would probably be the Hammock Gear Hammock, but the Outdoor Vitals packs to half the size of the competition and comes in lighter too.

Verdict

The Outdoor Vitals Hammock is a super lightweight hammock that packs down small, weighs only 13oz and comes with a very easy to set up and strong hanging system from a company that’s known for its high quality no nonsense outdoor gear.

Features

• Ultralight and compact means you can pack it anywhere!
• Included suspension system comes with your hammock saving you money and giving you the lightest most adjustable suspension system on the market!
• Whoopie slings make for easy tension adjustments to fit a wide variety of tree distances.
• Outdoor Vitals Lifetime Warranty: Here at Outdoor Vitals we believe in standing behind the craftsmanship and quality of our products. Anything that was our fault, we fix so you can feel confident that you’re getting exactly what you paid for!

Specs

Solo: 7.6 oz (13.3 oz with suspension and carabiners) Solo Plus: 9.5 oz (15.4 oz total) Double: 1 lb 0.3 oz (1 lb 7 oz total) Slings: 1.3 oz  Straps: 3 oz Carabiners: 1.4 oz (double- 2.5 oz)
Compact Size	7″ x 4.5″
Whoopie Sling	7/64 inch dyneema™
Strap	1″ x 6′ double looped polyester tree strap
Fabric	40 Denier Ripstop Nylon, triple stitched
Carabiner	Wire gate high grade aluminium carabiner
Rating	Solo & Solo Plus: 300 lbs when used properly Double: 400 lbs when used properly
Size	Solo: 9′ x 4′ Solo Plus: 10′ x 4.75′ Double: 11′ x 6′
Gender	Unisex

About Outdoor Vitals

Outdoor Vitals challenges outdoor enthusiasts to “Live Ultralight” through use of premium ultralight products that eliminate waste.

While in college the founder (Tayson) developed a passion for ultralight outdoor gear. His goal was to lighten his pack and stay comfortable in the backcountry. After college, he set out to help others more fully enjoy the outdoors by starting Outdoor Vitals; a premium outdoor gear company with a unique business model.

Outdoor Vitals focuses on designing premium ultralight products that are comfortable and multi-functional. Their high standards of quality and versatility keep customers from buying multiple items or replacing gear to often. Living Ultralight means buying less quantity and getting higher quality!

They specifically don’t sell through retail stores to avoid their additional markups on gear! This is a hard thing to do for them as a business, but saves you 40% or more on your purchases. It’s all apart of our vision to Open The Outdoors to everyone!