Grand Trunk Ultralight

**TrailJack** · 07-22-2016, 14:42

I see this hammock is on sale today, anyone have anything on this hammock?

I'm looking to buy my first hammock. I am a side sleeper. Grand Trunk Ultrlight is on sale for $19 but don't want to buy something I'm going to use once because of an upgrade.

**SilvrSurfr** · 07-22-2016, 14:50

At 9'6" long by 4'6" wide, it's not very big. If you're a little feller, you might like it. However, I'm 5'11" and I would find that hammock too short and not wide enough.

**TrailJack** · 07-22-2016, 14:52

aaahhh....ok, I'm only 5'7" but don't want that to be an issue. Thanks for pointing that out.

**Owlbear** · 07-22-2016, 14:55

It's on the shorter side at 9.5', but makes a decent starter hammock especially if you switch out the s-hooks and bulky line with something lighter (I use amsteel continuous loops). I've only ever seen it retail at $20.00 though.

**SilvrSurfr** · 07-22-2016, 15:00

Originally Posted by Owlbear

It's on the shorter side at 9.5', but makes a decent starter hammock especially if you switch out the s-hooks and bulky line with something lighter (I use amsteel continuous loops). I've only ever seen it retail at $20.00 though.

Yeah, I don't think it's on sale either. It's on the Grand Trunk website for $19.99.

**TrailJack** · 07-22-2016, 15:43

It came across my facebook feed fro National Hammock Day. I have since closed out of it, I don't remember who had it for $18. Doesn't matter now since I'm not going to get it. If I see it again I will post the link. Thanks.

**TrailJack** · 07-22-2016, 18:57

Here it is, $19 my bad.

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Trunk-U...=dradisplay-20

**sqidmark** · 07-22-2016, 19:09

Mine is only 8'6" where it counts. GT includes the "suspension" (cord and S hooks) in their length spec. It's too short for anyone bigger than a toad.

**Campdavid** · 07-22-2016, 21:27

Had one for years. Was my first hammock...close out at REI. Fine for lounging and reading a book but no way I could sleep in it. 5'10" 185 lbs.

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**Speedogomer** · 07-22-2016, 22:03

They routinely sell on amazon for $13.99, generally the green color only, other colors are more. The price goes up and down though.

It was my first hammock I bought. I never slept a night in it. Just a little too short. For something to throw in your pack on a day hike it's fine, or for a kid it's perfect, but I'd look for a little longer hammock. If you want a cheaper pre-made hammock, Wildhorn Outfitters sells an 11 footer on amazon for like $25 or so, and Yukon Outfitters hammocks are on woot.com for cheap as well.

I have a grand trunk ultralight, a Yukon Double. A Yukon Freedom v2 (got for free), and anot 11 foot dutchware. The dutchware is by far my favorite. It's not much more $, and is just a great hammock.