Ultralight hammock holds up comfortably in all seasons
It’s a better fit if you are less than 6 feet tall
Invert a swath of mosquito netting, and then lie down. That is close to the experience you’ll get using Sea to Summit’s Ultralight Hammock. But the swoop of see-through fabric is strong. It supports up to 300 pounds and provides a comfortable base for what the company calls the lightest hammock in the world.
It comes to market next month for $89.95.
A secret to this ultralight hammock is in its monofilament nylon fabric. The netlike material weighs a scant 4.9 ounces in hammock form.
There is a light rip-stop grid, and the material feels soft in the hand, though crinkly, too, like a wedding veil.
I strung up the hammock this month for a snooze. It was a winter day, and wind cut straight through the hammock.
Indeed, the company touts unusual breathability from the nylon it employs. It was fine for use dressed in winter wear. In summer, it would breathe well on a muggy night.
The hammock is 8.5 feet long and 4 feet across. Stretched out, it is an exact fit if you’re average in height. That translates to a comfortable sleep for anyone under about 5-foot-10.
For me, at 6-foot-1, the hammock was comfortable but a little cramped after a while. I wish there were a few more inches on each end.
How does it travel? In a backpack, the hammock takes up little space, packing down to the size of a pop can. Its weight is inconsequential.
Overall, I am a fan. Sea to Summit’s new hammock stands out as an airy option for anyone in need of the lightest gear the market can make.