Tent / Hammock

I've never seen one before, but that's a great idea.

I saw one used once. I was in a tent, another fellow in the group had one of these and used that for the duration of the trip.

No real problem with it as far as I could tell.

He seemed to sleep fine, though it is hammock style, so you sleep on your back for the most part.

He said it was toasty warm, though hard to get dressed int he morning without going outside first.

You raise some interesting points.

A) getting dressed would seem nearly impossible

B) If the bottom side is mesh, it could be quite breezy and cold. A warm bag would definitely be a good idea.

I also wonder how small it packs?

I thought so too. I'd like to see one up close before I buy though.

Could mount a tarp over it in case of weather

It comes with a rain flap so that shouldn't be necessary.

My question was more about the bottom. If it is hammock mesh or not. It may very well be nylon which would IMO be better.

Almost a guarantee you'll get some sap dripping on you. Bug spray removes sap like nobody's business. Generally sleeping off the ground allows the cold to get in but with solid material for the floor and rain fly on to prevent wind and you'd prolly be ok.

I would have never guessed bug spray would remove sap! Ya learn something new every day.

I'm thinking I may head out to a couple of the local sporting good stores to see if I can find one of these. I'd like to get a hands on look at it.

I really like this, but it's heavy at 18 lbs.

[link to www.uscav.com]

That is nice. I looked at something similar at Gander Mountain yesterday. Definitely wouldn't fit in a pack, but would be great if you could drive to your campsite.

The one you linked to is actually a lot nicer than what I was looking at.

Here's more for those interested...

[link to www.lawsonhammock.com]

and here...

[link to www.hammocks.com]

The more I read about this thing, the more I like it.