Accessories
Hammock straps, tarps and bug nets
The pieces that turn a hammock into a shelter: longer straps, a rain tarp, a bug net, an underquilt, a sleeve and a stand.
TL;DR
Wise Owl’s hammock accessories cover rain, bugs, cold and missing trees. The Talon XL straps ($23.95) are two 10-foot straps with 19 loops each. The WiseFly tarp ($49.95) covers 11 by 9 feet with a 3000 mm rating and taped seams. The SnugNet bug net ($36.95) hangs on a 30-foot ridgeline, the Flare underquilt ($59.95) is rated to 40°F, the Defender sleeve ($26.95) keeps a hung hammock covered, and the Perch stand ($139.95) holds one where there are no trees.
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Hammock straps, tarps, bug nets and underquilts
Prices from the Wise Owl store. Free standard shipping over $75.
Do I need different straps from the ones in the box?
Only if you want more reach. The straps that ship with a Wise Owl hammock are 9 feet with 5 loops each. The Talon XL straps are 10 feet by 1 inch with 19 loops each, 38 in all, triple-stitched, so you can clip in at almost any spacing without re-wrapping the tree. They’re $23.95 a pair.
What keeps the rain off a hammock?
A tarp over it, because the hammock itself isn’t waterproof. The WiseFly is 210 ripstop nylon, 11 feet by 9 feet, rated to 3000 mm with taped seams and extra stitching at the stress points, and it packs to 5 by 9 inches at 26 ounces. The Large comes with four aluminum stakes, six 10-foot guy lines and a waterproof carry bag; the Lite comes with four guy lines. It’s $49.95.
If you’d rather leave the hammock up between trips, the Defender is a 210T ripstop sleeve, 11.5 by 9 feet with UPF 50, that slides over the hung hammock and cinches shut at both ends. It packs to 2.5 by 4 inches and costs $26.95.
How do I keep bugs out of a hammock?
Hang the SnugNet around it. The net covers an area 11 feet by 4.5 feet on its own 30-foot ridgeline, so the whole hammock sits inside. The double-sided zipper opens from inside or out, the net weighs 20 ounces, and it packs into an attached waterproof compression bag. It’s $36.95.
How do I stay warm in a hammock?
Hang the Flare underneath. It’s an underquilt rated to 40°F: 94 by 46 inches, 1.85 pounds, with a 20D water-resistant nylon shell, silk wadding inside and a cord that adjusts the fit. It works on single and double hammocks and comes with a carry sack, for $59.95. For warmth on top, the Toasty Traveler blanket is with the camp sleep gear.
What if there are no trees?
Set up the Perch. It’s a powder-coated steel stand that goes together without tools and pairs with both the SingleOwl and the DoubleOwl. It’s 106 by 42 inches assembled, folds to 44 by 7 inches, weighs 23 pounds and costs $139.95, for patios, backyards, campsites, cabins and RV trips.
Answers
Hammock Accessories: questions people ask
What’s the difference between Talon XL straps and the straps in the box?
Length and loops. The straps that ship with a Wise Owl hammock are 9 feet long with 5 loops each. Talon XL straps are 10 feet by 1 inch with 19 loops each, 38 in all, and triple-stitched, so you can reach trees farther apart and fine-tune the hang.
Is the WiseFly rain tarp waterproof?
Yes. The WiseFly is 210 ripstop nylon rated to 3000 mm with taped seams, and it covers 11 by 9 feet. The Large comes with four aluminum stakes, six 10-foot guy lines and a waterproof carry bag. It weighs 26 ounces and packs to 5 by 9 inches.
Will the Flare underquilt fit a two-person hammock?
Yes. The Flare is made for both single and double hammocks and works with most camping hammocks sold today. It’s rated to 40°F, measures 94 by 46 inches, weighs 1.85 pounds and has a 20D water-resistant nylon shell. It costs $59.95 with a carry sack.
How does the SnugNet bug net hang?
From its own 30-foot ridgeline, which Wise Owl calls the longest available, so you don’t run out of rope between wide-set trees. The net covers 11 by 4.5 feet, the double-sided zipper opens from inside or out, and it weighs 20 ounces in its attached compression bag.
Can I leave my hammock hung between trips?
Yes, inside the Defender sleeve. It’s a waterproof 210T ripstop sleeve, 11.5 by 9 feet with UPF 50, that slides over the hung hammock and cinches shut at both ends, so the hammock stays off the ground and out of sun and rain. It packs to 2.5 by 4 inches.
Will the Perch stand hold a DoubleOwl?
Yes. Wise Owl built the Perch to pair with both the SingleOwl and the DoubleOwl. It’s powder-coated steel, goes together without tools, measures 106 by 42 inches, folds to 44 by 7 inches for the car and weighs 23 pounds. It’s $139.95 in olive.