Question 1

Kayak friendly? Small compact?

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The bag with everything in it measures 2' long and 7.5" wide. Weight is manageable and would not be a concern on a kayak IMO. I would not describe it as small or light. I just kayaked up the Colorado this summer. I didn't use this but it would have worked well as a ground tent. With no rain and 100 degree nights I just used a tarp. When I purchased the tent, the bag was made of tent material so it has some ability to keep out water if splashed etc. I think this would be a handy kayaking option.

Question 2

The description says you can eliminate the Sleeping pad. What part of the design compensates for that?

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I camped in mine 2 times so far.  First time hanging.  It was 40 degrees outside and to make it worst I had it hanging over top a cave entrance.  It was a long miserable night.  I wish I had a pad under me of rextra insulation.  2nd time was mid august and hot.  I used it on the ground as there was no-where to hang it.  Thats the idea,  it can be either.  I used a pad to cousion the ground.  I had to pull the rainfly back half way to get air.  It was too closed up and hot.  another thing is on the ground it is very low.  I sleep best on my side.  My upper arm was touching the top.  I like it best as a hammock.  I enjoy hammocks anyway.  I have my next trip planned.  Its going to be a cold weather backpack trip.  I plan to bring a pad and also a bag liner too ( didn't have last time ).  May even put hand warmers down in the bag by my feet.  Warm weather hanging,  I wouldn't even think of a pad.  Very nice hammock.  I also recommend tree hugger straps and a tention system called a whoopie sling.  google that.  Real aesome way to hang it.

Question 3

Could this hammock be hung from a portable hammock stand?  If so, what should the length, height of the stand be?  Thank you.

Accepted Answer

I hung mine on a hammock stand that is about 15 feet long and that was bought on Amazon.  It does not hang on the shorter stands like what Ikea sells.

Question 4

Is it free-standing when used as a tent?

Accepted Answer

We haven't used it on the ground yet, but the answer is yes.  You would just have to stake out the ends to the ground so that the poles stand up.  Simple.

ASIN	B000YLIX7W
Best Sellers Rank	#472,552 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #245 in Camping Hammocks
Brand Name	Lawson Hammock
Color	Forest Green
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (409)
Folded Size	22" x 6"
Global Trade Identification Number	00856862001002, 36536391467313
Included Components	Hammock Body, Poles (spreader bar + arch poles), Rainfly, Stuff Sack
Item Dimensions L x W	90"L x 42"W
Item Type Name	camping-hammock
Item Weight	4.3 pounds
Manufacturer	Lawson Hammock
Manufacturer Part Number	Lawson Hammock
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year warranty.
Material Type	Nylon
Maximum Weight Recommendation	275 pounds
Model Number	Lawson Hammock
Number of Items	1
Seating Capacity	1
UPC	856862001002 856862001101

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