TreeBoat Hammocks

**Danalex** · 11-23-2010, 18:27

I just came across these and heven't heard anything in my short time around here. Seems to be another different take on the bridge hammock.

Anyone have thoughts on them?

http://www.newtribe.com/TBhome.htm

**Dblcorona** · 11-23-2010, 18:57

interesting. Haven't seen them before. Really heavy though.

**wisenber** · 11-23-2010, 19:02

Originally Posted by Danalex

I just came across these and heven't heard anything in my short time around here. Seems to be another different take on the bridge hammock.

Anyone have thoughts on them?

http://www.newtribe.com/TBhome.htm

They appear to be very heavy and very expensive. "Light comfortable and cheap", I'd like to at least pick two.

**The_Saint** · 11-23-2010, 19:06

Borderline Humorous!

**dant8ro** · 11-23-2010, 19:25

Thats one crazy hammock company! Even the accessories are overpriced! I'm thinking buying a complete setup would run you twice what a top notch Hammock Forums Cottage bundle would.

**lori** · 11-23-2010, 21:05

Yoicks, 4+ lbs just for the hammock? no. I'm fine at 3 lbs. including the tarp, stakes and insulation.

**cfisch9** · 11-23-2010, 21:37

There is some more discussion about those treeboats in this forum thread:

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ight=tree+boat

**thekalimist** · 11-23-2010, 23:39

interesting but it looks like its a bridge hammock with half the positives. file this one under: not on my christmas list.

**BBQDad** · 12-01-2010, 10:28

...these folks are more about climbing trees.

I suspect that they carry enough gear that they are not overly concerned with weight on the order of a few extra pounds.

Frankly, if I were considering hanging more than a foot or two above the ground, weight would be absolutely my LAST concern. Strength, stability, reliability---all would be priorities, but not weight.

After all, any fall is potentially fatal. That is why I inspect my suspension every time I hang my hammock and give all the lines and knots a once-over every time I get in.

Now that I think of it... Never mind the fall... If one is out in even moderately foul weather, hammocking or tenting, gear failure can be fatal.

Better a little too safe than a little too sorry.

**Bomber** · 12-01-2010, 10:43

+1 on BBQDad´s answer. All the gear they have are geared towards climbing, staying and living in the top of threes... Wouldn't wanna skimp on durability and strenght at 50ft height - the forrest floor aint that soft!