....Meadow Ed in his hammock

Clothing comes in sizes so why not hammocks? The Explorer models are perfect for anyone 6' and taller — the Explorer Ultralite for weights up to 250 lbs. and the Explorer Deluxe for weights up to 300 lbs. With the new Asym shape, every possible inch of shoulder room is provided by the hammock body fabric and fly coverage is proportionally 30% greater than earlier models. The Safari Deluxe is suitable for weights up to 350 lbs. This model also has a newly designed “double-wide” PU coated polyester fly which will provide the most ample weather protection of any hammock. There’ll be room for you, your gear and even your dog, too! These comfortable models also offer more room inside the hammock for gear.

There is a loop in the ridge line at each end of the hammock which is perfect for securing a small daypack or stuff sack (your hammock storage bag, for example) inside the hammock, safe and out of the way.

Howdy from Texas!

I just wanted to send a short note telling you how impressed I am with the quality and ingenuity of the Explorer Deluxe I purchased earlier this year. As a 6'2" and 255 lb. hiker, I could not put much faith in other hammocks but I decided to spend a little extra in the Explorer Deluxe. Two weeks ago I really go to put that thin little tarp to the test in Arkansas. The thunderstorms started at 8 pm and continued solid until 9 am the next morning. The whole time I was cocooned in this hammock feeling very small and insignificant while being pounded by the nature's wrath. Yet I stayed dry and warm(thanks for the space blanket tip from your site). According the the Park Ranger, the US Geological Dept. said I had just rode out a 100 year flood! ................................Charles

"I keep looking at different hammock styles searching for the 'perfect' design.  I think I've found it!

I am 6 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 225 pounds (102 kg), so finding a suitable hammock isn't easy.  I bought mine at REI in Atlanta.  Even though they had it suspended from the ceiling so that it wouldn't let me lie flat, I could tell that it is a great design!  I can't wait to get it home and set up properly."

M. S. — Marietta Georgia

"I am a large woman, 5'7" and 235 pounds. I was reluctant to climb into your hammock, feeling it would be both claustrophobic and much too lightweight to hold me. Recently, however, on an Easter kayak/camping trip on Indian Arm where it was cold and rainy the whole trip I changed my mind. The new hammock is for me. This was the first time I have ever slept on a camping trip--ever. And I slept so well I talked Rob into letting me use the hammock again the next night. Once again I slept well. I put a space blanket under my sleeping pad and opened my sleeping bag to use like a comforter. I was wonderfully warm and cozy.

If I have a choice I don't think I'll ever try sleeping on the ground again. When we got back home and I was drying out the gear I examined the hammock carefully. I couldn't find any indication at all of undue strain from holding my weight. Amazing for a product so light in weight and small in size!"