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(More customer reviews)I have gotten into hiking and wanted to replace my tent to cut weight and actually get a decent nights sleep for a change. After reviewing about every hammock out there I purchased the Hammock Bliss. I got it fairly quickly but was worried about set up as I had no time to practice before my trip this past weekend. We went to Stone Mtn NC with 3 other guys and the daytime temp was 74 and the nighttime was supposed to be around 50. I was worried that it would be cold at night so I decided to take a car reflective sun shield for my pad and my 30 degree mummy bag and a tarp (rain wasnt in the forcast but wanted to see what it would be like with the tarp). I found two trees about 8-10 ft apart that were medium size that also had some bark and werent slick. This is ideal as you dont have a ton of extra rope. I had brought extra for the tarp just in case as well but I would suggest bringing extra and know how to tie overhand knots or other knots to join the two pieces. I used the bowline knot and tied an overhand with the extra on both sides and it didnt budge. You want to hang it at chair level normally, but hang it a little high the first time as it will sag with your body weight on the first few uses. Next I set up the guy lines for the bug net and that was easy as well. So with no practice, I was able to get set up in no time at all. I had my dinner cooking while setting up and it was hot and ready by the time I finished with the tarp up. I like the tarp not being included as I would rather provide my own and have the hammock at a lower price. Plus there are tons of different tarps on the market so to me its a plus to be able to customize your setup. Now to how I slept, I am a big guy at 250 and it held my weight fine getting in and out. Luckily it wasnt windy at all which is surprising being on top the mtn. I started off with laying on the reflector and using my bag as a quilt. I had slept about an hour and woke at 11.15 and my shoulders were freezing as they were touching the hammock. I should have got out and repositioned everything but I wiggled in my sleeping bag and eventually got it zipped up. Slept straight till 4.15 and had to readjust again and slept till 7. I slept and felt great in the morning and wasnt stiff at all. I wondered about being claustrophobic as well but in the end I really enjoyed the closed in feeling. I really think if it had been windy I may have had to share a tent though as it did get down to 45. I will be experimenting with other setups (like an underquilt) and will update what works best, but can tell you I am not going back to sleeping on rocks and stumps. I hope this helps Comment | Permalink
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Change the way you camp forever with our No-See-Um No More Hammock Bliss - the ideal hammock when pesky insects are a problem. Our 2100 holes per square inch no-see-um netting offers the utmost in protection as the netting is so fine, even the tiniest creatures cannot penetrate including sand flies, fleas, gnats, midges, mosquitoes & no-see-ums. This extremely durable netting is attached to the entire length of the hammock and is supported by 100" of cord per side, allowing the net to hang well above the sleeping area. Double pull YKK zippers make it a snap to enter or exit your insect free space. Our new improved design also features 2 utility pockets on the inside of the netting as well as 4 utility loops to hang your gear. Hang the Hammock Bliss Waterproof Shelter above your hammock and kiss your tent goodbye. Lay back, let go and relax in bug free bliss.
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