Grand Trunk Single Hammock

Are you ready for the hammock-life?

To be honest I wasn’t sure if I was, and am still not sure, but have found that the Grand Trunk Single Parachute Nylon is a great way to try it out.

Why is this? For the single reason that the Grand Trunk hammock actually has everything you need to hang your hammock right in the bag.

The Grand Trunk Single Parachute Nylon hammock is packaged with the following in a 16oz package:

• A triple stitched parachute nylon hammock with incorporated stuff sack
• Marine-grade carabiners attached to the ends of the hammock
• Two 4.5ft lengths of pre knotted cord for hanging
• Instructions for hanging and getting into the hammock

Pulling the hammock out of the stuff sack it is clear that the hammock is well made and the parachute nylon of good quality. The ropes are strongly made and properly knotted. Once suitable trees (or structures) are found the hammock is extremely straightforward to set up and very comfortable to sit or lie down in. Taking the hammock down again is just as easy as it was to put up, and the hammock is easy stuffed into the incorporated stuff sack. Packed up the single parachute nylon hammock and ropes are about the size of a water bottle. The stuff sack does not have any compression straps, but the hammock can easily be compressed further into a backpack if space is a bit tight.

While the hammock comes with rope for hanging, the rope is designed to wrap around a tree about one foot in diameter. It becomes a bit of a challenge finding that sweet spot of trees that are the right diameter and far enough apart (or close enough together). That said, for someone wanting a complete hammock set in one bag, the ropes in the bag should be enough to hang and experience hammocking for a bit before investing in tree slings. Longer cordage would dramatically increase the number of available hanging options.

With the parachute nylon material, the hammock is just stretchy enough to be very comfortable and roomy. It is very easy to get into after giving the instructions a once over. On a breezy day the fabric’s breathability may make it a bit cool, so the hammock is sufficiently roomy to accommodate a sleeping pad to get the comfort experience just right.

Likes:

Light and strong material with good stitching
Easy to set up
Comes with rope for hanging

Improvements:
Including a longer rope would improve hanging options out-of-the-box
Including compression straps would allow for better packing

Specs:

16oz weight
Parachute nylon
Mildew resistant
MSRP: $54.99 (Retail is often cheaper)

At an MSRP of $54.99, the Grand Trunk Single hammock is a pretty good deal for an excellent quality parachute nylon hammock that is comfortable, roomy, lightweight and has the extra perk of some hanging rope. Everything you need to try out the hammock life and easy to expand the experience as time goes on.

-Graeme Alexander

The Outdoor Adventure Team

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the Grand Trunk Single Hammock for free from Grand Trunk Goods as coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations in consideration for review publication.

All opinions are those of the reviewer and reflect our honest thoughts and what we would recommend to friends and family.