Clark Hammock Recommedations?

[whmoller]

Thinking of getting a North American; I owned one several years ago, and I kinda miss it. Currently using a WB RR, but I had a spreader bar snap on me (REI Hiking Pole) over Labor Day weekend, and thinking of swearing off bridge hammocks. I like to travel fairly light and do not like the idea of carrying the spreader bars the RR came with as they do not have a second purpose. I am 6'2" and 205. What hammocks from Clark do most people like? I have a cuben fiber tarp that would cut the weight, and I an mot overly concerned about the weight when it come to sleep (except for those darn bars!).

[Springer]

I'll take that RR off you hands when you figure out what your new one will be! Good luck with the search, worse than picking out a new car I think.

[stevebo]

I'm 6'5"., 230 lbs with broad shoulders. This spring, I decided to try a clark. I guess I liked the idea of the insulating pockets, and the shorter length would make it easier to find proper trees (currently using a WBRR--love it, but you gotta have trees a good distance apart) So, to make a long story short, I bought a NX270. I had it for a week, and spent many ;hours playing around with it, until I came to one conclusion.....................although it is a beautifully made hammock, it just doesnt work for me. At my size, I couldnt get comfortable. So, I sent it back for a refund, and have gone back to my WBRR. (all is well---the perfect hammock for me!) If you are having spreader bar problems, try the mountain smith mono pod --very strong, and makes a great spreader bar!) Anyway , thats my experiance with Clark. They make a really nice hammock, but it just didnt work for me.

[Rocket]

My only experience is with the Mark 2. I like it, but it's a bit fussy. Full report here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...=1#post1493749

[chris0895]

I'm 6' 200 lbs and use a Clark NX250 or 5 years. I sleep better in my hammock than my bed!

[whmoller]

Thanks for the input. I had an NX 250, and despite the added room I did not like it as much as the North American. Just shows that YMMV. I sold the NX 250, and I cannot find the NA I had. I may have sold it, but for the life of me I cannot remember.

My NA was bought nearly 10 years ago, but the new ones look the same with a smaller tarp and seem to weigh a bit less. Any other changes?

[mtb_huh]

I'm 6'5"., 230 lbs with broad shoulders. This spring, I decided to try a clark. I guess I liked the idea of the insulating pockets, and the shorter length would make it easier to find proper trees (currently using a WBRR--love it, but you gotta have trees a good distance apart) So, to make a long story short, I bought a NX270. I had it for a week, and spent many ;hours playing around with it, until I came to one conclusion.....................although it is a beautifully made hammock, it just doesnt work for me. At my size, I couldnt get comfortable. So, I sent it back for a refund, and have gone back to my WBRR. (all is well---the perfect hammock for me!) If you are having spreader bar problems, try the mountain smith mono pod --very strong, and makes a great spreader bar!) Anyway , thats my experiance with Clark. They make a really nice hammock, but it just didnt work for me.

What was it about it that didn't work for you? Was it just the size of it?

[_jstevens2010_]

I love my Clark NX-250 and I will never ever get rid of it, however it is not the most comfortable and the quality of construction is fantastic! I have spent many nights in it trying every sort of configuration good luck with finding your next hammock that will fit your needs.

[Room210]

I too am a big guy (bigger than you at 6"2" and 270). I have had my Clark NX200 for many years and it is great. I know it is a discontinued model, but they do pop up on the gear swap or ebay occasionally. There is nothing I don't like about it. It packs fairly small, no spreader bars, etc.

[inspectorguy]

You interested in another North American. I have 2 NA's along with a TX-150 and a real early model Clark that is a very lightweight model. Been thinking about selling one of the NA's. PM if interested.