Hammock/bivy combination?

**hammock_monk** · 11-11-2012, 10:28

I recently warched Dutch's vid on his backpack/bridge hammock combo and was amazed. It got me thinking about multiple use gear. This morning I watched IntenseAngler's vid on his DIY bivy tent and it set me to thinking. Why not a hammock/bivy combo? I know you can sort of use a hammock as a bivy already--provided you have a bug net. But maybe with a few modifications it'd work better and you'd have a really good bit of gear for hanging or ground. What do you think?

BTW this is the bivy tent I was looking at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSM...e_gdata_player

**bluedivergary** · 11-11-2012, 10:41

Excellent idea!! I have been thinking about this same issue for a very long time. If anyone comes up with something that works I bet they can make a serious dent in the market. The one I've seen that appears to be on the right track is the alpine hammock : http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...alpine-hammock

I know there have been discussion on this hammock in the past. I wish they would get into production so people can try them out finally.

I would pay a little more and carry a little more weight if I could have just one piece of gear to think about and store. The Alpine Hammock, or something like it, would be my first choice.

**hammock_monk** · 11-11-2012, 10:50

That alpinehammock is interesting but I must say it doesn't look like a very comfortable hammock.

**ibgary** · 11-11-2012, 11:00

Take a look at the Lawson Blue Ridge. It's marketed as a hammock/tent, but its more like a hammock/bivy. Great hammock, great bivy, not much room as a tent.

**Kodaking** · 11-11-2012, 13:00

Originally Posted by ibgary

Take a look at the Lawson Blue Ridge. It's marketed as a hammock/tent, but its more like a hammock/bivy. Great hammock, great bivy, not much room as a tent.

Dang and it's affordable, wow!

**bluedivergary** · 11-11-2012, 13:03

I've read mixed reviews on the Lawson. It seems that it is quite heavy, and frequently has quality issues.

**bluedivergary** · 11-11-2012, 13:04

Originally Posted by hammock_monk

That alpinehammock is interesting but I must say it doesn't look like a very comfortable hammock.

Yeah, you kind of get forced into the banana shape with no foot box.

**roar-k** · 11-11-2012, 21:08

Originally Posted by ibgary

Take a look at the Lawson Blue Ridge. It's marketed as a hammock/tent, but its more like a hammock/bivy. Great hammock, great bivy, not much room as a tent.

I like the look of that. I was looking at a Snugpak bivy, but this may take it.

**GrizzlyAdams** · 11-11-2012, 21:40

my current project is a bridge hammock / bivy. At least there you don't have the issues with a diagonal lay.

I know, I know, pictures or it didn't happen. That's OK because it hasn't happened yet, I'm still working on some sizing things.

**bluedivergary** · 11-11-2012, 22:06

Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams

my current project is a bridge hammock / bivy. At least there you don't have the issues with a diagonal lay.

I know, I know, pictures or it didn't happen. That's OK because it hasn't happened yet, I'm still working on some sizing things.

very, very, very much looking forward to it...