Nemo Cloudview?

[discmonkey]

Hi!

Has anyone here used one of these beasts to sleep in when car camping? I did a search on this forum for the and only got a few hits, but no one talking about actually using it.

I got one as a gift and although it's designed as a lounger I thought maybe it could be a decent sleeper when weight doesn't matter. Obviously it's not marketed towards most of the folks on this forum but I'm curious if anyone has taken it for a test drive. I know pdxhanger made a DIY hammock incorporating elements of this and the PBH but has anyone used the original 5+ pound (and apparently now discontinued) version?

I only have GE hammock experience so I don't know how the Cloudview would compare to other bridge hammocks in terms of lay or if the different spreader configuration would make things weird. You'd definitely have to hang the foot end higher to get something reasonably flat.

And if any of you have one of these, have you done any mods? Swapped out the strap suspension for amsteel or anything? Maybe it's not even worth modding, I don't know.

I welcome any thoughts or experience anyone may be willing to share!

[Tikker]

they don't even market it as something to sleep in, but rather as a recliner/lounger

and i'm sure it's just fine for that

[arczeneb]

they don't even market it as something to sleep in, but rather as a recliner/lounger
and i'm sure it's just fine for that

You are correct.

Nemo bridge hammock as they say but meant as patio furniture. Calling this a hammock is correct sold as a lounger. Now to the original question car camping works just fine the material is not fabric but more heavy duty mesh with

little give. Weight was/is the factor only relative to some. Derek Hanson (Ultimate Hang) did a review on this type of hammock.

What is different added carbon fiber poles head and foot, removed the webbing above the connector adding dog bones. This was mentioned as the additional

weight factor dropping down to say 3lbs. Using the 2QZQ under quilt protector the one that support pads for my Klymit insulated wide. The feel inside the hammock is more heavy duty mesh so I use BA memory foam pad if needed. Or just leave as is on the patio, backyard etc. as I'm hearing folks enjoy this hammock as is meant to be.

Currently Nemo updated to a lighter weight version have not seen one. Looks like there attempt was to remove fabric and change the suspension.

Overall use mostly spring/fall weather the mesh fabric provides some nice air flow. Could use in winter if needed. The cost has dropped from there original price I suspect in time these will be a memory.

Nice view

nemo1.jpg
nemol2.jpg
Pad
b4.jpg
20 degrees of warmth
image1.JPG
Nice and comfy
Socal.jpg
Meadows
f.JPG
Even in a tent
20181103_085513_resized_1.jpg

[discmonkey]

Thanks for the info! Seeing it in action (as a place to sleep when weight isn't a factor) makes me think it's worth a try. I'll do some trials and see if I like it. And if all else fails, I can set it up as as it was intended.

Cheers!

[Danalex]

I've got about 60 nights in a Cloudview sleeping indoors since my other bridge got kind of worn out.


It's made with the head end higher so you can look around easily when outside so the foot end needs to be raised quite a bit to get a flat lay without sliding down during the night.

I also use a BA memory foam pad in it with a down underquilt.

[discmonkey]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!