Review on Crazy Creek Crib Forest Green by Alex Montgomery

I had had for 11-12 years. Then I paid $24 at the local hardware store. I probably spend 3-4 weeks a year in the backcountry, so of course I use my favorite gear a lot. My crazy cradle still looks like it could easily survive another decade of use. I think many of you reading this are here because you might want to go camping with a hammock. I'm sure you've checked out some of the more expensive models as well. Well, let me tell you about this crazy crib. It has a very simple design compared to some other hammocks. 16 ounces. The setup is very simple. 1) Find two trees 10-15 feet apart. 2) Wrap the webbing around a tree and thread the working end about halfway through the webbing guide at the other end. 3) Repeat the second step for the strap on the other end. That's all. It usually takes me about 2-3 minutes to set up the hammock and tarp. .If you are new to camping with a hammock. You should hang this hammock a little higher and tighter than you think. This takes into account your body weight and sagging during the night. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 215 pounds. So when I have the straps at head level, my back is usually about 3 feet off the ground. At this height I can sit sideways in a hammock and it's a great camp chair! The straps never wear out, although they are easy to replace. This Crazy Crib doesn't have the bug net found in the LEX version, but the price reflects that. The hammock is a two-layer sandwich in which you can put a sleeping pad. I bought a reflective sun visor for $5 (like your car). I cut it to fit cheap 3/4 length closed cell foam padding and used spray glue to glue them together. I put it between my hammock layers during the winter months and it's great for isolating and reducing the "taco" effect that many hammocks exhibit. At home I sleep "on my side", but I can't do that very well in this hammock. . Don't forget to hang it up evenly at bedtime as well, otherwise you'll slip off one end. When I'm ready to camp, I don't have to follow any special procedures to take the hammock off. Just loosen the straps, collect everything and put it away. Densely filled to the size of a honeydew melon. Mine has been very durable over the years and has probably clocked up over 1000 miles on it. If you want to try camping in a hammock, this is a great model at a reasonable price. Get a few tarps in different styles and a smart sleep system and you can comfortably use this crazy crib year-round, at least here in southern Appalachia. Check out some of my other reviews to check out the tarp I use. Thank you for reading.