Trail lair on its way

[cneill13]

I took my new SLD Trail Lair out on July 3rd to my secret camping spot in the North Georgia mountains.

The hammock is an 11 footer in 1.6 Hexon, Charcoal grey, 64 inches wide. I also ordered the wind screen but obviously didn't need it out during the summer.

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I really like the four side pullouts as it is a symmetrical hammock and the pullouts really open it up.

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I got continuous loops with which I use Dutchware Beetle Buckles. They rock.

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For the inside, I got a sewn zipper pocket on the far right, a ridgeline pouch and the new Wall Shelf on the left.

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This is a close up of the wall shelf. I have never been a fan of the peak shelf as I find it hard to get things in and out of it. The wall shelf hangs from the ridgeline and attaches to two d-rings sewn where the bug net meets the hammock. There are two sets of rings on either side so the wall shelf can be shifted to the right or left.

My first impressions are good. The shelf does not block the view from the hammock and comes in between my waist and knees. There is one large pocket on top and two smaller pockets on the bottom.

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This is the hammock with my JRB Nest. I bought the Nest many years ago for my now sold Hennessey's but still use it every time I go out.

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And for anyone trying to decide whether or not to get underquilt hooks, do it. It keeps the quilt perfectly in place.

I decided to open the tarp about midnight because of lightening. But it didn't start to rain until about 3 am. But what a storm it was. I didn't get a drop on me with my UGQ 12 foot Hanger tarp. I also hung it very high so I could watch the rain.

Overall, the Trail Lair hammock was impressive. Out of my WB RR, WB XLC and DH Sparrow, it is the most comfortable hammock.

[dbolster24]

Very nice. Look almost identical to the one I received. Have not had a chance to use it yet just installed the Evo loops and Ridgeline but is is ready to go and quality looks excellent.

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[Big Flounder]

Looks great! I ordered a Trail Lair too and it should be arriving Monday. Looking forward to my first nap in it. I also ordered a Trail Haven tarp, although I need another tarp about as bad as I need another hobby.

[dbolster24]

Question for you trail lair owners. In order to use the winter cover do you have to have the zippered bug net on or can you just attach directly to the zipper on the hammock? I see on the bug net it has 2 zippers.

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[Grey Mouse]

Question for you trail lair owners. In order to use the winter cover do you have to have the zippered bug net on or can you just attach directly to the zipper on the hammock? I see on the bug net it has 2 zippers.

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My trail lair has one zipper that goes all the way around. It's doesn't have two separate zippers. You start at one side and unzip all the way around to the other side to "remove" the still attached bug net and place it in it's bag. The wind shield can be attached by zipping onto the existing zippers according to the site. Hope this helps.

[ShortRound]

Question for you trail lair owners. In order to use the winter cover do you have to have the zippered bug net on or can you just attach directly to the zipper on the hammock? I see on the bug net it has 2 zippers.

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Hello, This might be able to bring clarity

[Ohoopee]

Do you like the sewn in zipper pocket as opposed to a Ridgeline pocket?

[ShortRound]

Do you like the sewn in zipper pocket as opposed to a Ridgeline pocket?

I like having the zip pocket close by. The only thing is although it’s a symmetrical hammock , having a zippered pouch on one side makes it a specific lay unless you simply flip pouch on the outside of hammock. It beats reaching up to a ridgeline pocket , but different strokes for all folks

[Ohoopee]

Thank you. I may see if I can send mine to Jared and have him sew one in.
I was concerned it would cause the netting to sag too much.

[ShortRound]

Thank you. I may see if I can send mine to Jared and have him sew one in.
I was concerned it would cause the netting to sag too much.

If it’s weighted down with a bunch of stuff or heavy items it can ...unless you have the pullout on the opposite side of your head it will remain taut.