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Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock
$39.95
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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
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.
Imported.
Item 736088
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Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock Specs
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 16 ounces |
| Material | Parachute nylon/no-see-um mesh |
| Folded dimensions | (Dia x L) 4 x 8 inches |
| Unfolded dimensions | (L x W) 78 x 54 inches |
Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (14)
- Compact (11)
- Easy set up (11)
- Lightweight (10)
- Dries quickly (6)
Cons
- Delicate (3)
- Weathers quickly (3)
Best Uses
- Camping (11)
- Backcountry camping (8)
- Day trip (8)
- Outdoor events (5)
- Road trips (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (4)
Reviewed by 18 customers
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Set Up
- Easy to Pack
- Lightweight
Cons
- Delicate
- No Set-up system included
Best Uses
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- Desert Camping
- Outdoor Events
- Road Trips
- Summer Camping
Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:
I enjoy sleeping outside and my old hammock didn't have any netting to keep out the bugs, but with this one, i don't get bit up by the bugs at all. And I still get to enjoy sleeping outside.
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Set Up
Best Uses
Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:
HoKay,My first hammock purchase. Went with the Byer Moskito due to it's features and price.Mine arrived with-out an owner's manual. Serious oversite IHMO.FYI: This afternoon I attempted to rig for the first time and guess what ... the rope I used to secure to the trees broke and I landed in a clump on the ground. Hope I'm not lame from my fall and lack of hammock experience. Stay Tuned as my shoulder is aching right now. I have no idea how to rig and get under the bug netting.[...]
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Dries Quickly
- Dual use
- Easy Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
- There are no cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Thru hiking
Comments about Byer Moskito Traveller Hammock:
I love this hammock, have a 4.5 lb hammock that is great but heavy. If you wish to drop lbs. from your pack buy this one and a light weight tarp. With all hammocks put a thin or thicker ground pad in the bottom or you will be cold. The advertised tree distance can chang if you take extra long ropes. I suggest you buy 12 to 15 ft of rope from a store that sells it in bulk.
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