Texsport offers a wide array of outdoor products, but the company is particularly well-known for its hammocks. Its first model, the Padre Island, was released nearly 25 years ago, and Texsport continues to produce durable, comfortable options for lovers of outdoor relaxation.
The Wilderness Hammock is ideal for hunters and campers whose travels take them to mosquito country. A fully-enclosed, "no-see-um" cotton mesh shelter is built around the hammock, keeping you protected from pests. The rugged cotton canvas sleep area measures 28-by-18-by-82 inches (W x H x D) and, with a 250-pound weight limit, there's plenty of room for drowsy outdoor enthusiasts of all sizes to stretch out.
The top portion is constructed of fire retardant nylon, making it safe to use near your campfire, and its heavy polyurethane coating is nice when the weather turns wet. Steel rings at both ends secure the entire setup via heavy-duty parachute cord. A sturdy zipper closure and strong reinforcements at all stress points ensure years of sturdy service, and the hammock comes complete with a convenient nylon carrying and storage sack.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Pros:
-Not much
-It's cheap and has a mosquito net attached.
-Zippers, seams and stress points are relativley sturdy (though I've only used it twice so far)
-Less bulky than carrying a sleeping pad and tent
Cons:
-There are no directions on how to set this hammock up. Normally it would seem like a no brainer as most hammocks come out of the box with the suspension ropes intertwined/braided into the actual hammock but this hammock doesn't. You get the hammock (the canvas,net,nylon) and seperatley the rope and metal rings.
-You need an additional 30 feet of rope to suspend the mosquito net and nylon roofing
-No way is this rain worthy as is, you need to get an additional tarp plus ANOTHER 20+ feet of rope
-Heavy, especially with all the additonal rope and tarping.
-Pretty narrow on the inside, especially with the net zipped up and inside a sleeping bag
