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Camping hammocks
Four hammocks and a hammock chair, every one with straps and carabiners in the bag. Parachute nylon, triple interlocking stitching, from $26.95.
TL;DR
Wise Owl sells four camping hammocks and a hammock chair, from the $26.95 Owlet for kids to the $42.95 Liberty DoubleOwl. Every hammock comes with its straps and carabiners, so it hangs straight out of the bag. The SingleOwl ($29.95) is 9 by 4.5 feet of 210T parachute nylon for one sleeper; the DoubleOwl ($39.95) is 10 by 6.5 feet for two, or for one who wants room to lie flat on the diagonal. Hang it between trees 10 to 15 feet apart, about 18 inches off the ground, and leave it a sag.
Which Wise Owl hammock should I buy?
Start with how many people will be in it. The SingleOwl is the one-person hammock: 9 feet long, 4.5 feet wide, $29.95, in six two-tone colorways from Teal and Grey to Orange and Grey. Its listing rates it at 400 pounds. The DoubleOwl is 10 feet by 6.5 feet and $39.95, made for one or two people, and comes with a set of 9-foot straps and two heavy D-shaped carabiners.
Plenty of solo campers buy the DoubleOwl anyway. The extra width is what lets you lie across it at an angle, and that angle is how a hammock sleeps flat. If the weight on your back matters more than elbow room, the SingleOwl is the one to pack.
What’s different about the Camo, Liberty and Owlet?
The Camo Collection is the SingleOwl and DoubleOwl cut in a camouflage body, with black, brown or orange side rails, at $31.95 for the single and $41.95 for the double. The Liberty is a DoubleOwl in red, white and blue for the country’s 250th anniversary, made in a run of 3,000 with a commemorative patch, for $42.95.
The Owlet is the kids’ hammock: 6 feet by 3.5 feet, 19.4 ounces, $26.95, with straps in the bag. Its listing carries the same 500-pound rating as the full-size DoubleOwl.
What comes in the bag with a Wise Owl hammock?
Everything it takes to hang it. The DoubleOwl ships with 9-foot straps, two D-shaped carabiners and a stuff sack, and the SingleOwl with its own straps and carabiners. The fabric is 210T parachute nylon with triple interlocking stitching, and the aircraft-grade aluminum carabiners are rated to 2,967 pounds of force at 2.2 ounces each.
Want more reach between trees? The Talon XL straps give you 10 feet and 19 loops a side for $23.95.
How do I hang a hammock so it’s comfortable?
Find two trees or posts 10 to 15 feet apart. Wrap a strap around one, feed the end with several loops through the end with one, pull it snug and clip the hammock’s carabiner into a loop. Do the same on the other side, then adjust until the hammock sits about 18 inches off the ground.
Leave it a sag. A hammock pulled tight folds in around you, which campers call cocooning. Wise Owl’s fix is the same every time: lie on a diagonal instead of straight down the middle, and the fabric flattens out under you.
Is there a Wise Owl hammock that doesn’t need trees?
The Sky Rocker is a hammock-style camp chair that rocks and swings on its own folding frame. It locks open without tools, packs into its carry bag and weighs just under 11 pounds, for $89.95. For a full-length hammock where there are no trees, the Perch stand holds a SingleOwl or a DoubleOwl.
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Camping Hammocks: questions people ask
How much does a camping hammock cost at Wise Owl?
From $26.95 to $42.95, with straps and carabiners in the bag. The Owlet kids hammock is $26.95, the SingleOwl $29.95, the Camo single $31.95, the DoubleOwl $39.95, the Camo double $41.95 and the Liberty DoubleOwl $42.95. The Sky Rocker hammock chair is $89.95.
How much weight can a Wise Owl hammock hold?
Wise Owl states 500 pounds, tested as force weight, and the DoubleOwl, Liberty and Owlet listings carry that figure; the SingleOwl’s listing says 400. The aircraft-grade aluminum carabiners are rated to 2,967 pounds of force. When two adults will share one, buy the DoubleOwl.
Should I get the SingleOwl or the DoubleOwl?
Get the DoubleOwl if two people will share it, or if one person wants room to lie flat on a diagonal: it’s 10 by 6.5 feet. Get the SingleOwl, 9 by 4.5 feet and $10 less, when pack size matters more. Both come with straps and carabiners.
Why does my hammock squeeze in around me?
It’s strung too tight, or you’re lying straight down the middle. Wise Owl calls this cocooning, and the fix is to let the hammock sag and lie at a diagonal angle across it. The fabric flattens out under you and stops folding in at the sides.
How far apart should hammock trees be?
Between 10 and 15 feet. Wrap a strap around each tree, feed the looped end through the single-loop end, pull it snug and clip the carabiner into a loop. Adjust both sides until the hammock hangs about 18 inches off the ground with a visible sag.
Are Wise Owl hammocks waterproof?
No. The 210T parachute nylon breathes and dries fast, but rain comes through it. For wet nights, hang the WiseFly tarp over it: 11 by 9 feet, rated to 3000 mm with taped seams, with stakes and guy lines included for $49.95.
How do I wash a camping hammock?
Take the carabiners off first. Then wash the hammock by itself in the machine on the gentle cycle, in cold water, and hang it to dry. Tree sap comes out more easily if you rub the spot with a baby wipe before it goes in the wash.