Clark Jungle Hammock NX-150

The wind sounded like a penny whistle as it pelted my back with snow. I had used this four season hammock many times before in the summer, spring and fall, but never in subzero temperatures in the cold bitter heart of winter. I was nervous about how my NX-150 would preform, under such conditions. I wrapped my tree strap snugly around the trunk of a tall thick spruce, just above shoulder height and attached a carabiner. The hammock, still protected as it lay inside the built in stuff sack, slowly unfurled as I stretch the 12 foot waterproof cord to attach the opposite end. There is an art to hanging ones hammock properly, and done right you can say good bye to pressure points and sore stiff mornings. When selecting a tent site, uneven or rough terrain is no longer your concern. Placement is dictated by views and, of course, proximity to trees. The NX-150 with it's six exterior storage pockets, providing both organization and insolation, make set-up and take-down a contest of who else can keep pace. Forever hold the envy of others as they cast their eyes towards the heavens and behold the nest ye have created. The light and petite profile of the NX-150, take up very little pack space and allow one to leave the pad behind. Comfort and quality once only associated with the back seat of a Cadillac, the NX-150 is the Gold Standard in Hammock Camping. Every detail refined to the utmost, every aspect maximized and utilized. Sitting upright lounging by the fire; No-See-Um netting a personal restraining order against the most affectionate mosquitos; sleeping under the vastness of the Universe or Velcro holding tight the waterproof fly around ones sleeping mass like a cocoon in defense of anomalous weather patterns; Staked out in a grassy field to create a bivy style tent perfect for the stretching of legs the NX-150m preforms like no other.

Given the choice, I would go with a hammock every time in every climate. However, I have a word of warning to all you would be hammock campers out there. In this world there are ONLY two types of people, lovers and haters. Before making any purchase, be sure to decide in which camp you belong. Purchasing a Hammock only to decide later that you cannot stand the sleeping arrangements, is a long road to travel. The Nx-150 out preforms others in class by sheer engineering. i recommend Clark Jungle Hammock products as durable and extremely well designed alternative to tent camping.  

Based in Salt Lake, their shop is accessible should one need a replacement part or accessories. A family owned business who only sell direct, mean you do not see Clark Jungle Hammocks in stores like Backcountry or REI. Visit them on line for more information: http://www.junglehammock.com // $399.00 //3 lbs 7 oz