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The Wingspan

This is the perfect hammock for somebody who wants their hammock to be simple and effective without too many bells and whistles. The Wingspan is the newest addition to our hammock lineup.

This hammock features a fully-sealed integrated bugnet, with non-separating zippers on both sides of the hammock. The facing zipper sliders meet anywhere along the zippers making it easy to get in and out of the hammock on either side. It also makes it easier to reach out to adjust your insulation or grab your shoes. With its low price, simple features, and symmetrical capability, we designed this hammock with the intention of making hammock camping as approachable as possible. Just because you’re new, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to afford a high quality, handmade hammock.

  • Pros:

    • Simple
    • Affordable
    • Easy to use
    • Completely sealed
    • Lightweight

  • Cons:

    • Net not fully removable
    • Less options for customization
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The Darien

Originally designed for use in the Darién Gap in Central America where a fully sealable netted hammock is necessary, the Darien is a pragmatic and affordable design. It is our top recommendation for ultralight backpackers.

The Darien features an integrated bug-net that is sewn directly to one side of the hammock body, with a zipper along the other side to enter and exit the hammock from. It is easy to operate and is beginner friendly. Due to the fact that there is only one zipper, the Darien is our lightest hammock that comes with a net. The Darien is an excellent choice for those who like to keep things simple, and those who want to keep their sleep system nice and light.

  • Pros:

    • Simple
    • Affordable
    • Completely sealed
    • Very Lightweight

  • Cons:

    • Net not fully removable
    • Can only enter/exit from one side
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The Sparrow

This is our flagship premium hammock. It is versatile, easy to operate, and extremely customizable. The zipper sliders meet in the middle of the hammock, making it easy to get in and out of the hammock on both sides.

The zipper system allows the net and/or overcover to be completely unzipped and removed from the hammock. When camping in hot weather, you can unzip your overcover and leave it at home to save weight. If you’re camping in the winter, you can leave your net at home and just take your overcover. Why carry the extra weight of components you aren’t going to need?

  • Pros:

    • 4 Season
    • Extremely customizable
    • Versatile
    • Easy to enter/exit

  • Cons:

    • More expensive
    • Heavier than our other models
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The Dangerbird

One of our oldest designs, the Dangerbird is the distant ancestor of the Sparrow. The design is very similar to the Sparrow, but the main difference is that the Dangerbird uses a different zipper system. The net and/or overcover are permanently fixed to the hammock body, and can be fully unzipped and stored in peak-bags when not in use. Unlike the Darien, this model has zippers on both sides of the hammock, allowing the user to enter/exit the hammock on either side.

Originally designed for a hiking buddy before “Dream Hammock” existed, the Dangerbird is what got us seriously thinking about all the different possibilities of what a hammock could be.

  • Pros:

  • Cons:

    • Heavier than other models

The Freebird

The Freebird is as simple as it gets. This model doesn’t come with any integrated net and/or overcover, thus, does not have a dedicated directional lay. It is a great candidate for use with an Open Bottom Net, or just lounging open-air.

Check out our Open Bottom Net

  • Pros:

    • Works with an Open Bottom Net
    • Lightweight
    • Affordable

  • Cons:

    • No integrated net/overcover
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between the Sparrow, Dangerbird, Darien, and Wingspan?

    Put simply, the zipper systems are the primary difference between our models: 

    • The zippers on a Sparrow operate similar to a jacket. That is, you can fully separate the zippers from one another by unzipping it. This is because the Sparrow uses similar separating box-and-pin style zippers, allowing you to fully unzip the net and/or overcover and totally remove them.
    • On the other hand, the zippers on a Darien and Wingspan operate similar to the zippers on a backpack. You can unzip it to get inside, but the two halves of the zipper are still attached at the ends.
    • The zippers on a Dangerbird operate similar to our Darien and Wingspan, but are a little more complicated. You can fully unzip the net and/or overcover, but they can’t be fully separated and removed from the hammock like you can with the Sparrow. Instead, you can stuff the net/overcover in a peak bag.
    • Lastly, the zippers on our Freebird are similar to the zippers on a 1995 Honda civic; there aren’t any!

  • Why are some of the models cheaper/more expensive than others? 

    Just like the last question, this largely boils down to the zipper system. The Wingspan and Darien zipper system is much simpler than the others, making it a lot easier for us to build quality hammocks without spending all of our time with zippers. On the other hand, the Sparrow takes a lot of time and attention for us to get all of the zippers to match up perfectly and run smoothly. The Dangerbird sits somewhere between the Darien and Sparrow, and the Freebird is quick and simple since it doesn’t have a zipper.

  • Is there a difference in comfort between models?

    Nope! All of our hammocks follow the same design principles and construction techniques which focus on comfort above all else.
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