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Eagles Nest Outfitters
One Link Hammock and Shelter
System
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For this review I chose the single nest hammock system. I was genuinely
Pleased with this product. Not only the design but the overall weight and
compact ability of this shelter system. The first time I set it up I was
amazed at how easy it actually was. In my opinion a monkey could do it. The
over all comfort this shelter system offers is worth the price alone. The
over all construction of this system is very good. All the seams are triple
stitched in stress areas with high grade nylon thread.
The hammock is made of parachute nylon making it very strong and lightweight. I like the idea of attaching the stuff sack to the hammock itself. This makes stowage extremely easy. It also comes equipped with a compression strap that is sewn to the stuff sack. This hammock can be cinched down very small and can fit any where. The bug net comes equipped with the same stuff sack. These stuff sacks can also be used as small item storage while the shelter system is in use. The hammock is suspended by two heavy nylon straps called slap straps. These simply wrap around the tree and the end is passed through the end loop. There are also several loops for attaching the carabineer on the hammock end to the slap strap. Hammock height adjustments are a breeze. This is the fastest way I have ever seen to secure a hammock. The bug net has openings on each end that allow you to slide it over the hammock cinching it in place. I tried to get this thing to slide after I cinched it. It wouldn't move. A zipper is located in the center of the bug net for easy entry and exit. This opening is actually big enough to fit through comfortably. The bug net is suspended over the hammock by marine grade nylon cord. This stuff will not rot and the sun won't break it down. The rain fly is made of rip stop nylon taffeta. It is anchored in place by marine grade nylon cord. This stuff is pretty strong. It attaches to the hammock in eight places. Six of which are located on the sides where they are easily anchored with your choice of either aluminum or titanium stakes. This rain fly covered the bug net and the hammock very well. I also believe the rain fly can be used as a shelter by itself.
This is a close up of the stake. These were the aluminum Easton stakes. The hole at the top made securing the dry fly efficient. These can be left on and rolled up in the dry fly for easy storage. This is also a time saver while setting up the shelter.
Close up of the way the slap straps are secured to a tree. |
 This is the Completed Shelter.
This is a close up of the special tabs on the dry fly for easy and fast adjustments. Simply pull up on the tab and pull the line in which ever direction needed and it is that easy.
Close up of the end of the bug net. This made closing and securing the ends of the bug net very simple.
Close up of the carabineer that secures the hammock to the slap straps. |
