Texsport Wilderness Hammock with Mosquito Netting

by Texsport

Product Features

• Hammock is ideal for hunters and campers whose travels take them to mosquito country
• Fully-enclosed, no-see-um cotton mesh shelter built around hammock, keeping you protected from pests
• Rugged cotton canvas sleep area measures 28 x 18 x 82-Inch (width x height x depth)
• Top portion constructed of fire retardant nylon and steel rings at both ends, 250-Pound weight limit
• Sturdy zipper closure and strong reinforcements at all stress points, nylon carrying, storage sack

Product Description

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Texsport offers a wide array of outdoor products, but the company is particularly well-known for its hammocks. Its first model, the Padre Island, was released nearly 25 years ago, and Texsport continues to produce durable, comfortable options for lovers of outdoor relaxation.

The Wilderness Hammock is ideal for hunters and campers whose travels take them to mosquito country. A fully-enclosed, "no-see-um" cotton mesh shelter is built around the hammock, keeping you protected from pests. The rugged cotton canvas sleep area measures 28-by-18-by-82 inches (W x H x D) and, with a 250-pound weight limit, there's plenty of room for drowsy outdoor enthusiasts of all sizes to stretch out.

The top portion is constructed of fire retardant nylon, making it safe to use near your campfire, and its heavy polyurethane coating is nice when the weather turns wet. Steel rings at both ends secure the entire setup via heavy-duty parachute cord. A sturdy zipper closure and strong reinforcements at all stress points ensure years of sturdy service, and the hammock comes complete with a convenient nylon carrying and storage sack.

Product Description

Great new hammock/Tent for any situation you need protection from bugs and mosquitoes.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 11 x 3 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ASEJSU
• Item model number: 14242
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,875 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #31 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Outdoor Furniture > Cots & Hammocks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Decent for the price, March 15, 2010

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This review is from: Texsport Wilderness Hammock with Mosquito Netting (Sports)

Pros:
-Not much
-It's cheap and has a mosquito net attached.
-Zippers, seams and stress points are relativley sturdy (though I've only used it twice so far)
-Less bulky than carrying a sleeping pad and tent

Cons:
-There are no directions on how to set this hammock up. Normally it would seem like a no brainer as most hammocks come out of the box with the suspension ropes intertwined/braided into the actual hammock but this hammock doesn't. You get the hammock (the canvas,net,nylon) and seperatley the rope and metal rings.
-You need an additional 30 feet of rope to suspend the mosquito net and nylon roofing
-No way is this rain worthy as is, you need to get an additional tarp plus ANOTHER 20+ feet of rope
-Heavy, especially with all the additonal rope and tarping.
-Pretty narrow on the inside, especially with the net zipped up and inside a sleeping bag

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What you need with this, August 16, 2010

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John VanEngelenhoven - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texsport Wilderness Hammock with Mosquito Netting (Sports)

While they don't give you much of anything to help setup its a decent hammock. I've used this hammock on 50 or more campouts. First off I used a piece of plastic pipe with Stainless steel pipe clamps to keep the hammock at full width. Also I grabbed ratchet straps or tie down straps to make it easier to hook up to trees. use the rope for tieing up friends.... The tent section: I used 2 long bungee cords to hold the "tent" section up. I also put used a pipe on each end to hold the tent at full width. Doing these things makes life a lot easier and its easy to setup and take down. The plactic pipe used does make it more bulky to pack. But it does well in thunderstorms. Make sure you water proof the top where its sewed to the misquito netting. Water will wick from the top all the way to the bottom if not properly sealed.

The pros, It is easy to catch a breeze with this hammock and its great at keeping the bugs off. I put my gear right below the hammock which is good enough to keep the weather off of it. If you set this up right, it sleeps like a Caddilac. The misquito netting is strong enough to hold you if you roll over in the middle of the night.....

Cons, you will need to do some pre use setup. I also replaced the steel rings with heavy duty Carribeaners which allows it to hold more weight.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars JUNK, June 9, 2010

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Adam M. Dunn (PARKVILLE, MD, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Texsport Wilderness Hammock with Mosquito Netting (Sports)

I bought this "hammock" for local hiking trips and maybe an overnighter. Like the other person stated, it is a pain in the neck to set up. Yes you will need extra line to set it up and it is not wide enough. This thing is better suited to be set up as a ground based mosquito proof shelter. Why would you do that? If that's the case then just buy a net and save on time, money and the added extra weight of this junk. I do not reccomend this cheap alternative to buying something better like a hennessy or other quality name brand hammock.