Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock

by Grand Trunk

• Includes two, 10-ft pieces of 4.5-mm accessory cord for easy hanging
• Nylon blend material
• Weight: 10 oz
• Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
• Extended Size: 9-ft long x 4.5-ft wide

Product Description

Amazon.com

When it's time to travel light and fast, turn to the Ultra-Light Hammock from Travel Hammock. The UL Hammock is made of 100-percent polyester taffeta, which is not only comfortable enough for quick naps and evening snoozes, but also packs down to a mere 12 ounces. As a result, it's a breeze to bring this hammock on long hikes without weighing down your pack. The hammock is also compatible with a sleeping pad, creating the ultimate off-the-ground sleeping solution.

The Ultra-Light Hammock provides a comfortable, lightweight sleeping solution.

Other details include attached S-hooks for easy hanging, a 250-pound weight capacity, and a mildew-resistant, quick-dry design. Equipped with an attached stuff sack for easy transport, the UL Hammock measures 9.5 by 4.5 feet and carries a 2-year warranty.

Key Features:

• Weighs 12 ounces
• Measures 9.5 feet long by 4.5 feet wide
• Supports up to 250 pounds
• Made with polyester taffeta
• Includes stainless steel S-hooks for easy hanging
• Attached stuff sack for easy storage
• Mildew resistant
• Dries quickly
• Easy to hang

Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-year warranty

Product Description

At roughly 12-Ounce, Grand Trunk's ultralight travel hammock lives up to its name-this baby isn't gonna weigh you down, and even your toddler can carry it. Features durable polyester taffeta is mildew resistant and machine washable use instead of a bulky sleeping bag and tent during warm months.Strength boosted by tough S hooks and triple-stitched seams Unfolds to 9.5 x 4.5-Feet (length x width) and holds up to 250-Pounds. Weight 12-Ounce.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4.5 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AIBJSI
• Item model number: GT-05
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #4 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Outdoor Furniture > Cots & Hammocks
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

171 of 174 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hammock July 27, 2009

By Eph

Amazon Verified Purchase

The material quality is about what you would expect for the price. There are no carabiners included and it instead comes with hooks. That being said it is more comfortable than far more expensive ones. Ditch the hooks, use carabiners. These hammocks do not pinch you inward making it very comfortable.

A tip to you campers, use just one line between points (utilize a prusik knot for tension) and let the hammock drape from that single rope. You can now use that same line for your rain fly or your mosquito netting. You save on weight and you don't have to cut your rope.

I uploaded video to a popular website (wink) of the hammock and how to use the single line method with a mosquito net! I tried posting the links but Amazon deleted them. Search under "Grand Trunk Ultra Light Hammock" and you should be able to find 3 of them.

If it came with carabiners I would have given 5 stars.

214 of 222 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Updated review, originally gave 5 stars, now 1. August 26, 2010

By CCM

Amazon Verified Purchase

My original review when owning this for a couple of days (I gave it 5 stars) 8/2010: I love this! I didn't even realize it came with the ropes when I purchased it. They make this fully adjustable for various spaces. The instructions for using the ropes are very easy to understand, and I had this up in under a minute. Fabric is cool and breathable, and so easy to wrap up into the attached bag. This is just as good as another brand I had that was double this price! It comfortably supported my husband who is 175 lbs. Ordering another one today and I plan to give many as gifts.

***Update, 5/2011: I purchased 2 of these. After only owning one for 7 months, it split right down the middle, dropping me to the ground. No, I'm not fat, didn't have anything sharp in my pocket, and wasn't using it incorrectly. I contacted the manufacturer who wanted me to pay to ship it back to them so they could mail me a replacement. I didn't feel like paying $6.00+ to ship an item that was only $16 to begin with, so I just took it as a loss, and used my second one cautiously. Yesterday, the second one I own (which is now 10 months old) just did the exact same thing and split right down the middle as the first! This is VERY thin, and there's just no way that it can withstand multiple uses over a long period of time. Invest in one that is thicker. So disappointed because I LOVED it at first. Guess you get what you pay for. Be careful!!

***Update, 6/29/2011: After both of mine ripped, I contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I felt like maybe there was an issue with the manufacturing and wanted to make sure no one else would get hurt. They sent my report to Grand Trunk, and I received a call from their office. The guy I spoke to was extremely friendly and apologetic. He ensured me that it wasn't a common issue, but that they have had other complaints over the years. Because the material is so thin, it doesn't take much to puncture it, thus causing it to possibly rip. I mean, it's less than $20, so I get that. He wanted to make it right, and sent me a replacement right away, but gave me the model that's thicker and more durable. Fantastic customer service. I'd go ahead and just purchase the thicker hammock made for 400 pounds. The company is great, and I'll certainly continue to purchase from them after they did what was necessary to make me a happy customer again.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Get what you pay for April 10, 2009

By Joseph V. Markette

Color Name:Camouflage|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great product if you are curious about this style of hammock and are skeptical still because you don't know if you will like it. My buddy has a high quality kind of the same style that he takes on every backpacking trip he goes on, that way he does not need to pack a sleeping mat or tent (he also has a rain fly for his that he purchased separately). I never tried his out but liked the idea so much that I searched for one of the cheapest hammocks of this style and this is the one I found. I actually love it, but the ropes it came with are not too practical because they are quite short which limits the versatility of where to put it up, but you can get any other length of rope for pretty cheap almost anywhere that will make this much more versatile.

The first time I used it I set it up at a children's park in between the play structures while my brother had baseball practice. I just wanted to test it by laying in it and reading a book, but when I sat in it something popped and it fell slightly. It ended up being because of the way the construction of the hook is attached to the hammock. I am 6'2" and 145lbs (so I doubt it will hold 300lbs comfortably but I could be wrong). When this happened it didn't break, but it frayed the rope attached to the hammock a little bit. Since then I have yet to have a problem. It IS pretty comfortable and I actually carry it with me in my school backpack when attending college, that way I can kick back and relax or study outside whenever the weather permits it.

I would recommend this item, like I said, to anyone who is skeptical about this style and doesn't want to invest in an expensive one. I hope this was helpful to you, the other reviews were for me...