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    Lawson Tent Hammock info

    Has anyone used a Lawson Tent Hammock? If so what are your thoughts?

    I like the way it looks with the spreader bars to keep the hammock from folding in on you.

    I had someone ask me about it today but it was the 1st time I had heard of it. They were looking to use it on a sail boat this summer.

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    There are a few members here that either have one, or have used one.
    I'll admit to being Lawson-curious. I'd kind of like to get one, but I'm afraid somebody will see me with it.
    I bet I've hovered over the "Buy Now" button a hundred times. I just never pushed it.
    Trust nobody!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannibal View Post
    There are a few members here that either have one, or have used one.
    I'll admit to being Lawson-curious. I'd kind of like to get one, but I'm afraid somebody will see me with it.
    I bet I've hovered over the "Buy Now" button a hundred times. I just never pushed it.
    Go ahead man, you know your collection is not complete w/o one. Go ahead Cannibal... click the button
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Wow, that thing is truly a suspended solo tent.
    I would really love to hear a comfort and flatness report from an experienced hammocker.

    PS- anyone else notice the 550 cord being used for the suspension line in the video?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geek View Post
    Has anyone used a Lawson Tent Hammock? If so what are your thoughts?

    I like the way it looks with the spreader bars to keep the hammock from folding in on you.

    I had someone ask me about it today but it was the 1st time I had heard of it. They were looking to use it on a sail boat this summer.
    I have an old one ........ pretty cool. You lay more like a back-yard hammock .... a wee bit banana lay.
    Have had mine 17 years or so ............ they are heavy.
    Shug
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Hey shug, Have you weathered a storm/rain in the Lawson?

    What if...you modded the suspension with amsteel or the like? Would it improve the lay.
    Obviously in the video, the hammock/tent sagged alot, my thinking is that some good hi-tech line would at least improve the set up part, if not the whole lay/sag issue?
    Some tree straps? A whoopie at each end, then the factory birds nest/triangle....

    Time for a video, I know how you hate videos.

    Just wondered if you ever tried to mod it? Just kidding about the vid.
    How was it for breathability, with the tarp so close. Was condensation an issue?
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    So Cannibal is basically saying this is the fat girl of the hammock world. If you want Cannibal, I'm in Denver too and picked one up out of curiousity's sake and great price and would let you take her for a spin. Wouldn't even tell anyone...

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    Lawson multiple dumps...........

    I've got one and had hell with it. Impossible to keep stable without guy wires to hold it level. I was dumped repeatedly : trying to get in and stay in. When hung it would always flip upside down! Later the cheap *** cordage from the spreaders to the gathering knot broke and I never could adjust them to bear equal load so I'm looking into different ways of weaving the rope (forgot the name I found in a knot reference book) so the load is actually spread across the bar. I'm looking for advice on what to use to replace this Yugo quality rope. I could weave my own from cudzu (is is that bad) but I'd rather not. Any ideas? And has anyone been able to sleep in one without being dumped out? I was forced to lower it to the ground so I could get any sleep. Still, the idea is good, what I was looking for but until I repair the broken ropes, the torn rain fly and practice with some stability ties I will keep to the Clark and just add some dry bags to store my riding gear (motorcycle travels-weight is not a problem, relatively speaking). It packs smaller and lighter anyway. Many thanks from a total noob for any suggestions.

    Incredible site you guys have here. I never knew about this before I plunged in and blew money.

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