REI Co-op Quarter Dome Air Hammock
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A minimalist alternative to a tent, the REI Quarter Dome Air hammock packs light, sets up easy and provides a structured, open sleeping area up off the ground with a stowable bug net for protection.
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- Removable rainfly deploys quickly for effective coverage and uses 15-denier ripstop nylon that minimizes weight while retaining strength
- Durable ripstop nylon offers lightweight, tear-resistant support
- Permanently attached poles create a wide-open, sturdy structure
- Canopy features a large entrance with bug-stopping mesh; flip the hammock over to hide the mesh and sleep net-free
- Dacron anchor lines and secure clip system provide a lightweight yet strong connection between the hammock and the strap kit
- Fly ridgeline attachment lines are outfitted with an aluminum hook for strength and convenience
- 4 loops located at the ceiling ridgeline provide a variety of storage options
- Guylines at each of the 4 corners are outfitted with tension locks for quick and easy adjustments
- Interior and exterior mesh side pockets are sized to hold a 32 fl. oz. Nalgene bottle
- Tension lines create a flat and stable platform for a comfortable sleeping experience
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
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View the REI Co-op Quarter Dome Product LineView all REI Co-op Hammock Tents| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 250 |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Floor Dimensions | 81 x 23 inches |
| Canopy Fabric | Bug mesh |
| Rainfly Fabric | 15-denier nylon |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Excellent beginners bridge hammock
Over the weekend I had my first chance to take out the REI Quarter Dome Air bridge hammock (original version) and see how it performs. Overall it's a nice all-in-one system from a well-known vendor so it's not a bad choice for the timid newbie to dip their toes into hammock camping. TARP Let's start with the tarp. There's much to like about it. It's very lightweight and provides sufficient coverage. There are two ridgelines that are attached to the tarp's ridgeline and have velcro to help with line organization and make it very unlikely that your lines will tangle. There is a small aluminum clip attached to the end which makes attaching to a tree extremely simple. It also makes it a breeze to raise and lower the tarp. Tension is applied using a LineLoc 3 type of connector. There are 4 other guy lines with similar LineLoc 4 type connectors. Each line has a loop already made to go over the stakes (4 stakes provided, with pull strings), along with the velcro organizers. All the lines are reflective. The only issue I noticed was that the LineLoc 3 type of connectors felt cheap and the lines didn't feed as easily as with other systems I've used. I'm not sure if this is because of the connector or the lines. Easy to adjust from under the tarp. The tarp almost covers the hammock suspension lines but is a several inches too small for that. There are water breaks attached to all 4 lines so water that comes down the suspension is unlikely to get in your hammock but your lines will get wet. The original tarp is 15D and the new one is 30D. Stronger is generally better but it does add a slight weight penalty and I don't see the need for the heavier fabric because the 15D seemed sturdy enough to me. I hung the tarp as close to the hammock as I could get to see how much coverage there was. It was about 6" above the hammock ridgeline and extended outside the hammock 6-8" and came down to the hammock so when I was hanging I could see out through a 6" gap. This will provide sufficient coverage but if you want other stuff like your backpack to be dry it must be directly under the tarp and if the wind is blowing it will get wet. No way to get this tarp anywhere near the ground. My only wish was the tarp was about a foot longer and a couple of feet wider on each side but I like a lot of coverage. HAMMOCK SUSPENSION The hammock suspension uses essentially a whoopie sling. It has a tab showing which direction you need to pull to loosen and it's obvious how to tighten. This works very well but like any whoopie sling, you need to make sure the burry is milked properly (I didn't the first time and experienced some slippage but when I properly milked the burry it was fine for the rest of the night. User error). The suspension line is reflective which is nice. It's attached to tree straps by sewing into the end of the strap so you can't switch out the tree strap for longer ones which is disappointing. The major issue I had with the straps was they are fine for small trees but if you have medium or larger trees you'll have a problem. They should have made these at least 2' longer. The "whoopie" connects to the hammock suspension using reasonably lightweight carabiners. The hammock suspension is fixed and has a LineLoc 3 type of connector for the bugnet which makes deploying the bugnet trivial. BUGNET The bugnet is easy to get into and out of and can be opened from inside and out. Unfortunately, when using the bugnet the outside mesh storage pocket is unreachable. If you flip the hammock over to not use the bugnet, the inside 2 mesh storage pockets become unavailable. HAMMOCK The hammock is made from sturdy but lightweight fabric and seems durable for first-time users. It should be plenty long enough for most people but it's not wide enough to prevent shoulder squeeze. For comparison, the long pole of the RidgeRunner is 6" longer. I tried to use a Klymit pad (23") to help with the squeeze but it didn't provide much help. Don't get me wrong. It wasn't squeezing me like an Anaconda but having gotten used to the room in other bridge hammocks, it was a slight disappointment in an otherwise nice bridge hammock. The 2 mesh storage pockets were sufficient for my essentials but don't compare to the ridiculous amount of storage you get in saddlebags. This was a surprisingly stable hammock. I suffered no tipping which I've experienced in other bridges but that may be more of a function of setting the hang angle correctly. It also didn't swing much but that may be because of how close I hung the tarp. OVERALL I like it. I think there are better options out there in cottage vendors and DIY but it's a solid contender for a first-time user. And with the REI guarantee, it's a no-brainer for seeing if hammocking is your thing. If I could make a suggestion to REI it would be to lengthen the tree straps by 2', widen the suspension bar by 6", and make the tarp a 1' longer and 2' wider on each side and this would be an outstanding hammock setup.
Practically Perfect with one minor draw back
I purchased this hammock one month ago for use on camping trips with my scout troop. I was strongly considering the lawson hammock but opted for this one instead. It was the right decision. The engineering on this hammock is what you would expect from a german automobile; REI has thought of almost everything. If you are looking for a hammock that does not need another 3-5 add on items, this is it. I have recently returned from Scout camp where I used this for 6 nights through sunshine and what my phone referred to as 'torrential downpour'. I am 6' 2" and 205lbs and fit in the hammock comfortably with some room to spare (length not width). THE GOOD: This hammock has everything you need right in the box; you can take this unit and go spend a week in the woods as it comes with tree straps, rain fly, stakes, guy lines, everything. I built my son a hammock setup, but had to purchase separately the hammock, fly, clips, straps etc. I especially appreciated that with the REI quarter dome everything is already attached. For example, the rain fly has all reflective cord attached to it, along with adjustable tension devices built in. The mosquito netting has stretchable attachments and also has adjustable connections. The tree straps have the goofy but functional rope thingamabob that allows you to cinch up or down the hammock. Out of the box, I had this thing setup and dialed in within 10 minutes (first time ever and I had to read the instructions which come with it). During the aforementioned torrential downpour, the hammock stayed dry; I lowered the rain fly down and had zero water problems. During clear skies I raised the rain fly up a couple of feet so I could see outside, but still have some cover (see pictures). Adjustments were easy and quick. Other adults and Scouts in camp had the Eno mosquito beater, and the Lawson. This is far superior. the bathtub design gaurentees you will not flip out like in the lawson, and the spreader bars means you will not cocoon like the ENO. The weight is waaaay better than the lawson and this thing is about as close to a full hammock backpack rig as you can find or build. THE BAD: There are only two things that I have to complain about after using this for a week. The first is the tree straps. They are too small for large trees which means you either have to find a small tree, use an extension belt, or cut off the tree strap altogether and go with a different adjustable strap (see picture). Honestly, if this were not an issue I would have given it 5 stars and stated that this is the most perfect hammock system ever anywhere for all time. However, the fact that I had to borrow an extension, and am considering cutting off the tree straps and replacing them with ENO atlas suspension system is what is costing this product a 5th star. The second complaint I have is very minor and in no way reflects on the function of this produce. Color. It would have been nice to have had a choice of a couple of different colors, like olive drab, or blue, or something besides orange. OVERALL I would highly recommend this product. Hats off to REI for designing what I consider to be the best product in the field as compared to what the rest of my Scout troop is using (ENO, Lawson, random costco items, etc). All of them saw my setup and were duly humbled. But please REI, fix the tree strap issue or for people considering buying this, plan on also getting the ENO Atlas suspension system and cutting off the gray tree straps this comes with.
Great new hammock
Finally was able to take this out on a 4 day excursion to Ouachita National Forest and Eagle Rock Loop this past week so I'll go over some pros and cons. I really like this hammock and while there are some things they could make better, it's certainly a fun hammock. While we were out there a really intense storm hit. The other reviewer that said the fly wouldn't protect you from the rain I guess hasn't used it in a storm yet. I got a slight amount of misting at my head and that was it and the storm lasted from about 5pm until around 2am. There were times the wind got really strong yet I remained dry. I also used my Air Rail in it and while it's easy to use a pad inside the hammock, the Air Rail is not the one you would want to use. I love that pad, but not for a hammock. It was warm enough that I threw my under quilt inside with me but ended up not even needing it. I see no reason that, at least my EE quilt, wouldn't attach to the bottom of it and plan on playing around with that a little. Pros: Easy to set up Comes with easily adjustable straps(though I still like my ENO Helios) Comfortable Includes stakes, bug net and fly all in one Can be flipped over to use without the bug net One of the few that can be used to go to ground with and still use the bug net. Stable- essentially barrel rolled completely around while flipping an Air Rail pad as well and never came close to flipping the hammock All of the stake lines on the fly are 1. reflective(which is GREAT at night and looks really cool too) 2. have tensioners already built in and 3. have velcro sewn onto the fly so you can keep them rolled up and attached when not in use. Cons: I wish the pockets were in different places. I kept wanting to throw my leg up and while I could with no problem, if I had anything in the pocket I'd have my leg on it Would be nice to have a pocket underneath for a pad. As for the rain fly...I DO wish it was larger. It's perfectly fine to keep you covered and it kept the rain off of me for about 8 or so hours so it definitely works, but I would have liked to have a little more room to move around under it. I definitely recommend this hammock for people to try out. It's super easy to set up and quite comfortable. I think REI has a good thing going and with a few improvements they could have a nearly perfect product.
Liked it so much, I bought another one!
So I bought this on a whim since it was on clearance. $150 for an all-in-one hammock shelter is pretty good no matter what kind of hammock. I also own another well known hammock setup (That REI sells) and figured I'd get this one for my significant other for her to come out with me. After testing this is the backyard for a few nights, I immediately purchased another one for myself. I'm 6'5", and finding a hammock that works with my height is pretty challenging. This one fits my long body great with a few inches to spare. I've had some of the best sleep ever in this hammock. Although note I've found I prefer sleeping on my sleeping pad in the hammock as well, just makes the laying area a bit more flat for easier side sleep. I've seen a few bad reviews on the rain fly being too small. Let me tell you it works great! Kept me dry during a constant rain one day (total of 1.5 inches over 12 hours), and then we had some sever thunderstorms the next day with crazy wind, managed to stay dry during that also! It's all how you hang the fly, plenty of instruction on YouTube, just do your research. Would I prefer a larger one, yes and I have purchased a separate bigger fly. But as for a fly pre-packaged in, this one is awesome! If you've never slept in a hammock overnight before, just remember it can get cold easily! You'll need a sleeping pad or underquilt for anything under 65 degrees. It's just the nature of the hammock world. Other than that, everything you need to get started hammock camping comes in this package. You can't beat the price for what you get!
Asst Scout Master UPDATE
Ok, as a follow up to my previous review, I did end up cutting off the tree straps and I found some decent ones on amazon to replace them. I did have to add two more carabiners to make it work, but I am much happier with this setup as I can now attach to any size tree. I have used this hammock another half dozen times and am still very pleased with the purchase.
Bought for bikepacking. It's a boat.
Only had it about two weeks and have been testing it out before next weekend's bikepacking trip, will update review afterward. I'm still concerned about the distance required between trees for set up. This thing is big, your trees need to be far apart. Instructions say 17 feet. The set up was quick and easy with clear directions printed within the stuff sack. It took a few tries with my butt on the ground before I adjusted the the white cords tight enough. It's light, feels delicate, but is very well-made. Weight limit is 250 lbs. First time lying in it I felt seasick and had sit up for a while. It's a boat. With the poles on the end, I'd thought it would be flatter and more supported, but it's only held up by the ropes on the four corners and you're in this deep shell. Sitting up inside for a bit before lying down has helped. As other reviewers have noted, the pocket placement isn't ideal, they are perfectly centered so you lean against the interior one when getting in and bump your legs against anything in the exterior pocket when getting out. Overhead loops conveniently placed, perfect for a light or safely hanging up your glasses. Slept two nights in it and friends who've tried it out have refused to get out of it. Easy to get in and out of and no one tipped it over. Sways and wobbles a lot when wiggling around in there with the 4 tension points on the corners, but didn't flip. Hopefully this holds true while shimmying into bike shorts and wrestling with sports bras. The latter is difficult while lying down, but the deep sides of this hammock afford a lot of privacy. Two of the best sleeps I've had in a while. As a side sleeper, this was a thousand times more comfortable than air mat on the ground. I'm 5'8 and had tons of room lengthwise to stretch out. Definitely need an air pad with this hammock to insulate you from cool air on the other side and avoid everyone seeing else seeing the outline of your backside. Some of us have more to display than others. Used my Coleman self-inflating air mat and a light sleeping bag. Photo is a friend in the hammock with my dog and no mat. Lows were in the 60's, stayed toasty warm. Shopping for a different mat as the Coleman is a pain to deflate and roll up. Many a biking trip morning spent sweating and swearing while rolling it up as tight as possible. Bought the air hammock for the extra comfort, ease of set up and mostly to have less to carry on the bike, but it's not helping to minimize as much as I had intended. Hammock takes up about as much space on the bike as my tent due to the poles, but it's lightweight, 3 lbs 2 oz. Regular hammock plus rain-fly and bug-net would likely take up as much room, have cost as much bought separately and not have the super easy set-up you get with bug-net attached. Tried out the rain-fly briefly when it sprinkled during an afternoon nap and stayed dry. The Velcro straps for the extra cord are convenient and help avoid tangles. Little experience with a hammock rain-fly, made a lot of noise flapping about in the wind. Guessing it needed to be much tighter. Comes with four lightweight stakes in case you don't have suitable trees nearby. Overall very pleased with this product, especially the high quality of the materials and sturdy, light-weight construction. As a larger woman, I'm always concerned about breaking things, but after the first night, I have absolute faith in this hammock...unlike the seams of my bike shorts.
A great all in one hammock.
This is my initial review, as I have not tested it in the field yet... This is my first hammock. I camp with a group of guys who all swear by 'em. I chose this one because I was intrigued by th lay flat design. Sure enough it works great for that. The hammock is extremely easy to set up. Taking just a few minutes on my first attempt. You don't need to learn any knots, and it is very easy to make adjustments. The integrated bug net is great and extremely easy to use. This is a "plug and play" hammock. Simple, easy to use and comes with just about everything you need rolled up into one sack. I highly recommend it, particularly for beginners.
Not as comfortable as my Eno
I bought this hammock with high hopes. I wanted something easier to set up than my Eno hammock and bug net. The all in one kit 2as attractive. And was initially excited about the shape of the hammock. I thought the rectangular shape would allow my sleeping​ pad to fit better than by Eno for colder weather. I'm trying no too buy too much stuff that can't multipurposed like an under quilt. But it turns out the structured side walls press on my arms and making it feel too confined. just not the feeling I want with a hammock. The build quality was awesome. Typical for most REI products. I just decided it was not for me and had to return it.
Almost but not quite
Decent execution but the tarp is too short on the sides. A bridge hammock needs a shallower pitch due to the spreader arms pivoting during getting into/out of the hammock. This requires a tarp with longer side area to properly cover the setup. I'd say if they added 2 feet to each side they would be in a better position. I'd also say that I, personally, find the shoulder pinch to be an issue unless you are using a robust inflatable pad. Given those two issues the will probably get relegated to summer only use (most likely car camping). It's just not a serious contender for backpacking.
Updated Review
I have used this hammock a few more them and still love it. I purchased an ENO Singlenest to compare, and I still prefer the Quarter Dome Air. I did ditch the straps that come with this hammock. I wasn't a fan of the set up and found them too limiting in choice of trees. I purchased a set of the ENO atlas straps. MUCH better. The atlas straps also make it easier to hang my pack from the tree. The REI underquilt for this hammock (pictured) works great. As a light back packer, I'd say that there is a trade off with this hammock...Cons: it is heavier than some alternatives, and the integrated poles prevent the use of a compression sack. Pros: However, the poles and the structure/support they provide is precisely why I love it. I'm broad-shouldered and I appreciate the bit of extra space this hammock provides, the ability to lie flat, and sleep on my side. I have used this Hammock through out Arkansas and Oklahoma in a temperature range of 60F - 90F.