Came across this.

http://www.madtree.fi/napsack.html

After looking, I'm struggling to see that it's really any different to a 'normal' hammock and under quilt set-up ... apart from this seems a much more expensive way of going about it.

Have a missed something, have they reinvented the wheel?

I like it.

I'd love to have a go.

£360 for a full hammock with bug net, under quilt and top quilt. It can also be used on the ground(obviously with a mat). If the quality is good of all components, it's equivalent in price of a pretty decent modular setup.

Only thing I'm not sure about is the three tie off points. You'd need a fourth tree in the right place for your tarp otherwise you never have it central over the hammock. :?:

No tarp and bug net is an extra 50 Euros.

If it works I guess it's about the same price level as a pretty high quality "normal" hammock set up.

Looks like it's going to force you into sleeping on your back and potentially less "space". Seems a bit retrograde compared to all the positives / comfort that can be acheived with good hammocks nowadays.

Pretty sparse about rigging it, using tree straps, whether it's webbing or cord etc etc.

Saying all that, I guess it might be the best thing since sliced bread when you actually use it. Can't help feeling you'd be prone to overheating in it though.

EDIT - and the stated weight seems very low. One of Mat's full length underquilts in some fancy whisperlite (to me) fabric with 300g of fill is c.700g. I reckon the summer TQ is going to be similar so combining all that with sufficiently durable / strong fabric, suspension etc must have taken some doing to get to the weight stated on their site.

Go on Stu, just get one and tell us all about it

£318 without bug net.
£360 with bug net.

You sir are absolutely correct

Must pay more attention

Go on Stu, just get one and tell us all about it

As much as I enjoy swinging about in the trees from time to time, I don't enjoy it that much I'm hoping my new Trailstar will keep me happy for a while.

Some interesting stuff here and info from guy at Tarseer.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/show ... hp?t=56304