Hi folks. I went outside to play around a little with a hammock I got around 1994 in Manaus, Brazil. I'm not sure if there is a specific term "Brazilian hammock," and if this matches that description, but since that's where I bought it . . . that's what I'm calling it.
Anyway, I used this to sleep in the jungle along the Amazon and Rio Negro for about 2 months during the summer.
Thoughts on this set-up:
1) When I'm laying in it, I'm about 3 inches off the ground. Conclusion: This hammock stand isn't ideal for this hammock.
2) Because of the design or the way I set it up this time, it is a bit constricting around the shoulders.
3) It seems to be made entirely out of cotton. Nice and soft, but heavy. Conclusion: I wouldn't want to carry this on my back, but in a canoe is fine. Won't dry quickly though.
4) This stand is 14' 6" long hook-to-hook. The body of the hammock is 102" long and 57" wide. The straps are 26" at each end.
5) I think I'd like to try hanging this from points further apart, play with a structural ridgeline and see if I can get it more comfortable.
6) It was uncomfortable to try to stretch out or sleep at an angle across the center line. The backs of my knees were not supported, and laying on my side wasn't too comfortable.
I've tried to include pictures. It's my first time, so . . . I did read Fronkey's instructions though. Any mistakes are my fault though, not his!
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