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Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock

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Byer® Moskito Traveller Hammock offers a cocoon of comfortable, insect-free space.

Fine mesh is supported by shockcord to keep it up and off your face and body; bottom is made of extremely strong and durable parachute nylon
If protective mesh is not needed, simply turn the hammock over and enjoy the Moskito as a regular Traveller
Attached storage bag doubles as a handy pouch for a flashlight, keys and more

This hammock hangs loosely and deep in the center, designed for you to lie diagonally, ''the Brazilian way.'' Your back stays straight and you can relax, sleep and dream for hours in ultimate comfort.

Note: hanging system sold separately. A flexible connection such as a carabiner clip, S-hook or shackle should be used between the hammock eye and the attachment point to avoid chafing.

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Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock

3.7

(based on 43 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (35)
Easy to setup (18)
Good size/fit (16)
Lightweight (16)
Easy to set up (15)

Cons

Not durable (8)
Too stretchy (4)
Delicate (3)
Weathers quickly (3)

Best Uses

Camping (15)
Backyard (11)
Relaxation (11)
Backcountry camping (8)
Backpacking (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Midrange shopper (15), Budget shopper (11), Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (4)

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May

2013

2.0

Chintzy

By Dunes and Wadis

from Abu Dhabi

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Price

Cons

Cheap Materials
Not Durable

Best Uses

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I bought the Byer Amazonas hammock as an introduction to hammock camping. As an exploratory purchase, the price of the Amazonas was clearly the way for me to go. I have learned a lot since then.

The hammock is super lightweight, as advertised. However, it is not of the same quality as many other ultralight products I own. When I took it out of the package, threads were already fraying along a couple of seams and there was a tiny hole in the bug net. A hole, right out of the box! The strings at either end are pretty cheap; with that many strings to distribute the weight I guess they can get away with it. I haven't experienced any broken or stretched strings yet, but I'm not a heavy guy.

The biggest drawback to this model is the bug net. It is cut quite generously, but all that fabric hanging from just two suspension points means that the bug net lays directly against my body. This problem was partially addressed by tying the ridgeline much higher than the suspension. This presented new quirks, however, in needing to hang the hammock lower and in forcing me to hang my tarp higher. If I were using the Amazonas in colder weather or blowing wetness, I would surely want my tarp closer to my body for protection. The net would be more useful at keeping mozzies off my skin if (a) the ridgeline travelled inside the net, and (b) the hammock had lateral tie outs like some of the much more expensive models.

The main selling points of the Byer Amazonas hammock are price and light weight. The price is unbeatable. The design and materials, not so much.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Excellent product

By White Beard

from Fountain Inn, SC

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Year-round

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

Used 7 nights and still looks good for my
next backpacking trip in the mountain

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Sep

2012

4.0

Into the hike setup was fast and easy

By White Beard

from Fountain Inn, SC

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size
Quality Construction
Well built quality

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

After a 6 nights hiking 62.4 miles the Hammock worked great - when it started to rain we throw a trap over and went to sleep.

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Jun

2012

3.0

OK for the price

By cdbcdb

from CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size

Cons

Best Uses

Relaxation

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

Not a bad hammock for the price, but the net is a worthless option. I just turn it over and avoid the net altogether.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good "light duty" hammock

By Joe Belize

from Burien, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Handy stuff sack attached

Cons

Definitely light duty

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Relaxation

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I took this with me to Belize and used it on the beach. Haven't used the screen part yet (the breeze kept the bugs down). You can just flip it over and use it without the screen.

It has a 250lb rating, and they mean it. The strings get twisted up and tangled a bit, but that happens with hammocks.

Make sure you set it up high enough that you don't drag the screen on the ground in "non-screen mode."

My friend's kids liked it. You just can't keep kids out of a hammock!

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Apr

2012

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Think twice!

By w3bguru

from Ontario, Canada

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Not Durable
poor quality
Wrong specifications

Best Uses

Children

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I weigh 190 pounds, and the first time I carefully climbed into this hammock, it ripped, and I fell out. I would only recommend this hammock for people under 100 pounds.

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Mar

2012

4.0

I Love My Hammock

By Reluctant Ornithologist

from All Over the Western US

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Camping
Car Camping
Relaxation

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I bought this hammock several years ago and have never regretted it. This thing is light and fast to string up. For summer camping/backpacking (where you know you will have trees present), this thing cannot be beat. Like a previous reviewer, I simply throw a poncho over my hammock anytime I expect rain --the added cover helps keep things a little warmer on cool nights, too.

I can see how some buyers might be hesitant in regards to this product's durability, but be realistic. This hammock is made out of parachute nylon … maybe you shouldn't be dragging it around across rocks. I have always treated my hammock with care and have never had problems with cords knotting up. For the last several years, there have been times that I have slept in this hammock for weeks at a time. Often, I tell people that this is one of the best buys that I have made for the price.

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Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Hammock

By Bear Head Hat

from Jinotega, Nicaragua

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I have used this hammock on the Appalachian Trail through the entire state of Georgia and half of North Carolina. I have used it year round with a Thermarest pad for insulation in the winter. I am now living in Jinotega, Nicaragua and use this hammock for 5 or more day trips up the Rio Cocco (the northern border with Honduras) and it continues to serve me very well. I weight 160lbs and have no troubles with this hammock at all. I use it with Eno straps and a Hammock Bliss rain tarp and it sets up in about 5 to 10 minutes depending on terrain. I love that the carry bag is sewn onto the side of the hammock, it makes a perfect place to store my headlamp so that it is always close at hand. There is also a mesh pocket sewn into the inside of the mosquito net that can be used for storage. There is a mesh loop in the top of the net where I hang a light weight LED light for reading or what have you. This hammock is light weight, inexpensive and tough, I highly reccomend it!

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Dec

2011

4.0

Winter Hammocking

By SteveO-H2O

from Northern VA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good value
Lightweight
Reliable

Cons

Somewhat fragile

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I bought this as a way to overnight ANYWHERE I want without regard to rocky or uneven terrain. Of course it filled the bill. However, I have taken this on a lot of hikes into the colder months and used it successfully. Down to mid-20s with mild winds. With a combination of my Noah Tarp, Thermarest 2.5 in pad, and sleeping bag, I am warm and very comfortable in this hammock. It is the best night sleep I get when in the outdoors. It is light weight, yet strong enough for me (200lbs of me and sleeping stuff). The only downside is that it is delicate but mosquito nettings and nylon inherently is.

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Hammock, but be careful

By tdkos

from Jackson, MI

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I bought this hammock after reading the reviews. Several reviewers said this is an excellent hammock to get if you are thinking about getting into hammock camping, and they are absolutely right. There were also some reviews that speak to the durability of the netting. I personally did flip the hammock over one time when learning how to adjust myself while in it, and I can say that the netting did in fact rip. I weigh about 200 pounds and would not expect this fine mosquito netting to hold that much weight. My point is that you have to be careful. I would recommend flipping the hammock over like the description says when learning to get in, adjust, and get out of this hammock. Overall, I was very pleased. This is a very comfortable hammock and quite durable in general.

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