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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 Customer Reviews

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Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock

3.8

(based on 35 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (29)
Easy to setup (16)
Good size/fit (13)
Lightweight (13)
Compact (11)

Cons

Not durable (5)
Delicate (3)
Too stretchy (3)
Weathers quickly (3)

Best Uses

Camping (14)
Backcountry camping (8)
Backyard (8)
Day trip (8)
Relaxation (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Midrange shopper (10), Budget shopper (8), Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (4)

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Jan

2008

(44 of 46 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Much better than expected

By BaconGrease

from Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Dual use
Easy Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

First, let me say that I bought this hammock as an inexpensive way to determine if hammock camping is for me and if I should spend the money on a more expensive hammock tent.

The instructions for use are printed right on the stuff sack, not that you will really need them. Simply sling the hammock with your own rope (or straps if you prefer) run the string for the skeeter net and adjust the tensions to your comfort.

Sleeping comfort is incredible. It took a few minutes to find the "right" way, but once I found it, I was stable and comfortable. It's one of the best night's sleep I've had in a tent.

The quality is, in all honesty, far superior to what I had anticipated. Considering the price of hammock tents, I really didn't expect anything from a hammock this inexpensive. I was very pleasant surprised to find this hammock is quite well built of good materials. Admittedly, it's not the most durable hammock I've seen and it's certainly not indestructible, but it is very good for the price and weight.

Rain protection, OK, so this hammock has no rain protection whatsoever. However, I simply string up my poncho as a rainfly and I stay dry. I want to get a better rainfly, but this is not a pressing matter.

Some of the other reviewers have commented on how easily the strings tangle, the hammock rips or falls down. Those strings could easily tangle and the solution I found was to roll the hammock and then wrap the cords around the hammock before stuffing it in the sack.

As for the hammock ripping or falling, I've spent about 20 nights in it so far and I haven't broken it with my 250 pound weight.

This hammock certainly is worth the money you pay for it, and it has proven that hammock tents are a good option for me. I may buy a "real" hammock tent at some point, but I'm quite satisfied with this inexpensive alternative.

May

2008

(26 of 27 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

It Goes Where I Go

By WorldAnt

from Earth

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Dual use
Easy Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Beach
Campgrounds
Outdoor Events
Travel

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I use this hammock when I travel. It's small and easy to set up so when I roll into a hostel, I ask them what they would charge me to hang my hammock up somewhere on the property and it's usually pretty cheap so I save $$. It also becomes my camera case and when I do sleep in a nasty hostel bed, I just throw the hammock down as a barrier...plus it keeps me cool on hot nights. I also use the micro-ropes which double as laundry lines or tie down ropes for putting stuff on the roof of cars. Heres the best part... I slept in it for 62 days straight in Africa without one single mosquito bite. Just take care of it and it will take care of you!

Sep

2007

(23 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

more comfortable than flat ground-i like

By ilanes

from oakland, ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Compact
Easy Set Up
Fairly comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

On a 3-day backpacking trip near tahoe was the first time i tried actually sleeping in the hammock, and must say i really liked it. i have a long thermarest that i put under my bag and it was rather comfortable. a pad is essential both for warmth and it appears to help the hammock take form. now it's not like i slept like a baby, but i NEVER sleep well on trips, and i think i now prefer hammock to the super-flat setup of a ~ 1 inch thick thermarest on the ground.
i was even able to sleep on my side in the hammock if you're a turner.

Sep

2008

(19 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

TENT CAMPING IS FOR SUCKAS

By Seven Devils

from Boise, Idaho

About Me Outdoor Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Dual use
Easy Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Beach
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events
Road Trips
Winter Camping

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I got this hammock to replace my bulky tent. I used it all summer on the river and hiking in the mountains of Idaho. I am never going back to a tent. I sleep great now. It takes some practice to get the setup dialed in but you get used to it, I also put my thermarest inside the hammock and kinda use it diagonally to keep the bug mesh off my face. At 1 pound you can't beat it, my old tent weighed like 5 pounds. Thats some awsome weight savings. Now I can pack in more booze. I also got an ultralight 12' tarp that weighs about a pound, I hang it above and stake it down to make a nice cocoon when it's a downpoor.

Mar

2008

(18 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not bad, be weary of the break in time.

By BWCA Brian

from St. Paul MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dual use
Easy Set Up

Cons

Breaks in strange
Delicate

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Outdoor Events

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

Ok, so I love the idea, and the overall comfort is quite nice. HOWEVER; the thing stretches a ton during the first few uses, and not that I know from experience, but be sure you alternate the diagnals you are laying on, or you may find your self upside down stuck in a mesquito net in need of some assistance. Basically one side stretched, the other didn't and I flipped over like a top heavy iceberg. Once I got it equally stretched out, it works fine, save the small hole I put in the screen during my adventure.

Sep

2007

(15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Ditch your tent and get a good hammock.

By Tyrus

from Atlanta, Georgia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Dries Quickly
Easy Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Delicate
Questionable Durability

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

Decided to ditch my tent (Mountain Hardware PCT 1) for the Summer and Fall, and try out a hammock. Have had my Byer Moskito for a few months now, and I love the advantages of the hammock over the tent. Hammock hiking does take some "getting-used-to" though.

PROS:

1)Compactness. the hammock packs to the size of a softball, and takes very little space in my pack. It also, weighs much less than any tent. I also love that the hammock packs into itself, with the bag sewn right onto the hammock.

2)Ease of set-up. I can put the hammock up in a matter of minutes in any space.

3)Features. I love/hate that the mosquito net is attached to the hammock itself (unlike the ENO). The hanging pockets are a nice "tent-like" feature that other hammocks do not offer.

4)Price. It is a fairly inexpensive piece of equipment, that can only enhance your trail experience.

CONS:
1)Brazilian style webbing. It takes a little "getting-used-to", sleeping at an angle. And with so many cords, there is the chance of tangling.

2)Questionable durability. The seams where the mosquito net is sewn into the bed seem a little weak to me. Although I have not had any problems with it, I anticipate them becoming weak through routine use. It does seem "delicate".

Overall, this is a really good hammock. It has served me well on many trails this summer. I do think that the ENO Doublenest is possibly a better built piece of equipment... but I am gonna use my Byer until it dies.

Apr

2008

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A fun change from a tent

By Fluffy Bunny

from New York and Virginia

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I used this hammock on a backcountry climbing trip where bugs were expected and there wouldnt be enough room for a tent at the base of the cliff. I really liked the set up, particularly because We could use climbing gear to secure it (instead of buying seperate ropes), it could be easily anchored on one end to the cliff, the other to a tree and it was really comfortable and bug free! Weight is a big issue as well on these trips and this was really light.

May

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Get it!

By messin

from Wyoming

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy Setup
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Relaxation

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I plan to use this hammock during summer backpacking trips. Who needs a tent? Grab this bad boy and have yourself a restful evening! Mosquito netting is great, the parachute fabric is strong, and the packed hammock weighs very little and takes up even less space! I am very satisfied with this purchase, I have spent some time relaxing in it, and it is very comfortable. I did my research, and you CANNOT beat the price! My suggestion: buy this hammock if you are unsure if you want a hammock for a tent. Its cheap enough that you won't feel bad if its not for you, and you can always just use it in your backyard. A word of advice: use a sleeping pad. It helps keep the "brazilian way" shape, and keeps you warmer.

Feb

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very satisfied

By Chaz the unicyclist

from Western Pennsylvania

About Me Budget Shopper

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Setup
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Relaxation
Year-round

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

This is my first hammock, and I love it. WAY more comfortable than tent camping on the ground. I sleep on my stomach, back, and sides alternatively throughout the night, and that is no problem for me in this hammock. Lightweight and packs small - a great plus over a tent, especially when backpacking. The mosquito net is GREAT, but you can also flip it over and sleep or lounge in a regular ol' hammock instead.

The cords have the potential to get twisted up or knotted. I make sure to tie them up in such a way that this is never a problem - and it hasn't been.

I use it year-round, and can't imagine a better hammock for the low price.

Aug

2009

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Will never hold up on trail

By grproctor

from JMT, CA

About Me High-end Shopper

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable

Cons

Not Durable
Too Stretchy
Weathers Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:

I just got back from a week on the JMT. I was very interested in trying this concept out to minimize my solo weight.

I have never tried to sleep in a hammock, but found with a bit of adjustment I had no problem. I really like the concept and could see using this item as both a hammock or ground tent if I added a rainfly, ropes and a few stakes.

Concept aside, however, I can't see this item standing up to my demands on the trail. The bugscreen was ripping in two sections on the first night of use. Nothing against the manufacturer, at this retail price I'm not sure I should expect more.

I wound up returning the hammock after my trip. While I really like the concept, when I consider the added weight of a rainfly, stakes, and rope required, I think I am going to have to go back to a traditional solo tent. I also realize that the weather on my trip was perfect. I could see rain and wind being a real problem, and can see using this hammock as a one season option.