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 Hammock Types - Hammocks are becoming increasingly popular and there are many hammock types; fish net hammock, Pyrch hammock, hammocks rope chairs, hemp hammock chairs, elastic hammocks, sailing hammock, Panama hammocks and more hammock types.
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Some hammocks have elastic cords to compensate for the side to side rocking of the hammock when it is in use. Details of elastic hammocks like the Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker A-Sym hammock and the jungle hammock & fly.
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Elastic Hammocks
| Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker A-Sym Hammock |
This hammock comes in two main pieces: a hammock with a sewn-in netting and a tarpaulin that hangs over the hammock. The tarpaulin clips onto the outer cables lengthways whilst two black cords secure the tarpaulin widthways. The hammock also has two cords that secure, and expand it widthways. These differ slightly from the tarp's cords as the hammock cords are elasticised. The reason for using elastic cords for the hammock is to compensate for the side to side rocking of the hammock when it is in use.
Elastic Hammocks
Price: $169.95
Weight: 1 lb. 15oz. / 880 gr.
Weight limit: 200 lbs.
42" long and 1" wide webbing straps called "tree huggers"
Hammock dimensions: 100" x 48"
Hammock fabric: 70D nylon taffeta
Canopy dimensions: long side = 92" - short side = 65" - long diagonal = 122" - short diagonal = 105"
Canopy fabric: 1.1 ounce 30 D silicone nylon
Mesh: 1 ounce 20 D polyester No-See-Um netting
Stuff sack: Logo and set up instructions printed on ripstop nylon bag
Set up time: 2 minutes
Packed size: 5" x 10"
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All prices quoted on the 'elastic hammocks' page are indicative US prices at February 2006 - prices may change - please check with the retailer.
The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 Mosquito Hammock
- The jungle hammock & fly featured on the 'elastic hammocks' page can be found on this website. www.mosquitohammock.com
Backpack Gear Test
- A detailed review of the Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker A-Sym hammock featured on the 'elastic hammocks' page can be found here. www.backpackgeartest.org
Designed for extreme wet jungle climates from camouflage waterproof fabric. The dark mosquito netting is easy to see out of with a heavy duty zipper that you can open from inside or outside. The elastic cords keep the mosquito netting away from your face and body.
Elastic Hammocks
Price: $130
Sleeping in these hammocks is easy, because the "no-tip" design allows you to slide around comfortably to different positions while you are sleeping. Use a rolled jacket or pillow under your head to make sleeping more comfortable. Should last 5 years of hard use.
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