Coleman Weathermaster Tent: Eagles Nest Outfitters OneLink Hammock Shelter System Review

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5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I bought mine directly from ENO so I could choose colors and titanium tent stakes. It comes with everything needed, though there was a modification needed, I think, to help make it better.

The only changes I really felt necessary were to purchase additional guylines. The ones included are high quality, and perfect size (you'll want to make sure you purchase exactly the same diameter), but too short. In most situations, they are perfectly fine, however, it seems that when finding trees or boulders the right distance apart, you will invariably find yourself in a situation where the included lines are in fact too short. I don't fault the company for this, as from their perspective, if the trees are the right distance apart, and you hang it the proper height off the ground, the lines included are perfect. It's just that, when actually using this in the wilderness, you'll find yourself eventually in a situation where they aren't long enough.

Aside from that, everything fits perfectly together. The tarp is exactly the right shape and height to keep water off you, and I've spent the night in a downpour to prove it. Perfectly dry, with dry ground under me to put my feet on in the morning and brew tea.

Here's a couple of tips. I found that if you don't sling the hammock tight enough, your weight will pull the hammock down into the bug net and stretch it out a bit, stressing the seams. Hang the hammock as tight as you can get it to prevent this.

Also, if you've never slept overnight in a hammock, don't expect a sleeping bag to keep you warm. Your weight will compress the bag underneath you, effectively eliminating its loft, and causing you to freeze on your backside, while you sweat on top. It sucks. Plan ahead and either drape another sleeping back underneath you to create loft (with a bag that will cut the wind) or bring along a therm-a-rest pad (as I do) to give you some insulation under the sleeping bag. You must create loft under you somehow, or you will freeze in a hammock. Experiment before going backpacking.

Also, if you're new to hammocks and hammock camping, practice (it sounds silly, but it's worth it) getting in and out of the hammock without the bug net on it, so you don't rip the seams or ruin the zipper, or fall out on your face.

Hammock camping is awesome, and this is the way to do it. The tree straps are perfect, the guy line attachments and hardware are brilliant. There's no fiddling with anything to get it right. It's all perfect out of the bag.
As far as comfort goes, nothing is more comfortable than spending the night in the hammock, which is something I didn't expect. I had no idea how cozy and comfy it actually is. Great mornings climbing out of this hammock.

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Get fully outfitted for hammock camping in any conditions with the Eagles Nest Outfitters OneLink Hammock Shelter System. This comprehensive kit contains a ENO hammock, a SlapStrap Pro hanging kit, a Guardian BugNet, a waterproof rain tarp, and six aluminum tent stakes for securing the whole thing. Everything packs together in the included stuff sack for easy transport.

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