Lawson Hammock Setup & Review

[@kurtnorrell]

I got sleepy once I saw your pad modification....looks really comfortable...great video...

[@damoc1516]

Excellent review

[@kentwood9821]

Excellent review, and you have the most beautiful back yard in America! :)

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! It is a gorgeous backyard, but it's actually in Canada

[@kentwood9821]

@@theauthenticadventurer No surprise, Canada is a beautiful place!

[@Stinkythumbs111]

I just received my Lawson hammock today and had some questions when setting it up. Your video was so helpful and thorough. Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your opinions and modifications.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thank you for the kind comment! I hope you get to use your Lawson hammock lots. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do!

[@dougms9790]

Well done review, you could probably make a living reviewing camping equipment, or anything! You do a VERY good job.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Aw thank you for such a kind comment! For now it's just a hobby for me and I just share the things I know I wanted to know before purchasing mine.

[@lawsonhammockcompany3048]

Thanks for the great review and reach out if you ever have questions. Nice work on the modification for your sleeping pad!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for making such a great product and having amazing customer service! I look forward to using my hammock for years to come!

[@07ArchAngel]

Excellent Video. I just purchased one myself and I look forward to incorporating your advice.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Best of luck with yours!

[@dannymorrison3548]

Awesome review and thanks for letting me know what I need to get for myself

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment!!

[@christophebonnin5057]

Thank you for the video and to explain your modifications on the hammock. I was thinking to do the same on mine but with velcro to velcro from the hammock to my sleeping bag with a little bit of sewing to avoid the weight of the iron loops. Thank you again for your review.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

That sounds like a great idea too! I was just concerned about the velcro wearing away too quickly with repeated use which is why I went with the metal adjusters. Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it!

[@dontall71]

Thanks for the in-depth review, and I admire your ingenuity in making the equipment work better for you. As a tall person, 6'5' I've had to modify a few pieces of gear also lol.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! Haha it's all about finding what works best for your unique needs and being able to DIY/modify stuff definitely helps make the experience even better. Happy adventuring!

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Great looking Hammock! I would love to get one of these for the hiking I do. You did a great job setting it up!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thank you! I'd definitely recommend it for any kind of camping!

[@bwdulken]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@denniskuenze659]

Just found your channel a few weeks ago. I'm really enjoying your video's. You do a great job of explaining things. I have an older model Lawson. I sewed a sleeve onto the bottom to make it a double layer hammock. Now I can slide my pad in and it stays in place. This does make it a bit heavier but it is worth it for the comfort. In cold weather I place a space blanket over the pad and it keeps me toasty warm. I also tie out the four corners with shock cord because the hammock can be a bit tipsy. Nice review. Keep those video's coming. Your doing a great job. Enjoy & be safe out there!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thank you for the kind comment!! I like the sounds of the modification you made to your Lawson. It's great that we can modify gear to work the way we need it to. You be safe as well!

[@susandistasio335]

Excellent review! thanks

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Glad it helped!

[@jmullin]

Well done and comprehensive review, thanks for sharing it. I’m a bit of a hammock junky always looking for a better sleep. Never tried a Lawson, thanks for the info!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! Some of the best sleeps I've had have been in my Lawson

[@michellemazerolle8304]

Great video! Thanks for showing us how you set up, can't wait to get out on a trip together soon!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Same here! I'm excited to put my modification to use!

[@toddhildebrand]

Awesome! Thanx!

[@JamesShelton59]

Great modifications! Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. I also sleep on my side. I’m very curious about your setup. 🤙🏻

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! Glad you liked the video!

[@JamesShelton59]

@@theauthenticadventurer I have the same hammock and plan to modify for side sleeping.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

@@JamesShelton59 Oh awesome! I don't do anything else other than what I show in the video to make it suitable for side sleeping. The design of the hammock I find just seems to work well for it

[@theaverageviewer6331]

Do you get any leg hyper extension with this hammock or is it a fairly flat lay? Great review by the way, one of the best I've seen.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Aw thank you so much for such a kind comment! I've never experienced that with the hammock, but I'm also a side sleeper so I don't think I ever would. I would say it's a fairly flat lay compared to most hammocks I've tried though. Hope that helps!

[@WhateversClever777]

I have one of these and I love it. Only thing I’ve had to do is re water proof it with Nixwax. I always put my bag and boots outside on top of the webbing

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Oh, that's a great idea! I never even thought of putting anything there. Thanks for sharing!

[@WhateversClever777]

@@theauthenticadventurer it makes a perfect little shelf especially if you didn’t bring a overhead tarp to keep the morning dew off your stuff

[@MojoUX]

Thanks so much for this video! Very thorough and very well done. I would be interested in what you do with your gear. Specifically, do you bring gear, clothes, other things into the hammock itself? Wonder if you feel crowded by that. I do motorcycle camping, and I tend to like to sleep with my gear in the tent. I do have a hammock set up (Eno Double) with a gear loft. Just curious about your thoughts about how you deal with all your other stuff. Thanks!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Thanks for the kind comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Since I primarily canoe trip with my hammock, I usually have a waterproof pack with me on my trips that I keep most of my gear in overnight. I keep the bag sealed and sat just below my hammock or at the base of the tree. I do usually fill the two pockets in my hammock with my glasses case, phone, power bank, book, etc., as well as have a small clothes bag that I keep by my feet. I don't find that it bothers me, but I also don't move around too much. I also often hang either some string lights between the two loops so the light is out of my way, close to the top of the hammock, or I hang a small lantern or headlamp from the loop above my feet which I could see bothering some people. I suppose it really comes down to personal preference.

[@MojoUX]

@@theauthenticadventurer Thanks so much for the thorough reply. I am torn--I sleep well in my Eno Doublenest, but it's a lot of stuff to set up (more complex than my MSR HubbaHubba NX tent). Still, I'm leaning to the Lawson or perhaps one of the Sierra Madre solutions. Your videos is super helpful.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

@@MojoUX I guess that's the problem of having too many good options out there haha. Best of luck with your trips and whatever setup you decide to go with!

[@NobleEndeavours123]

Would love to hear more about the underquilt and other lawson accessories if you have them. I've been using Hennessy Hammocks since 2003 however I can see some real advantages in the system you have (also a few downsides, mainly the weight). Thanks for sharing!

[@theauthenticadventurer]

The only other Lawson accessory I have (at this point haha) is the underquilt, and I'm hoping to have a video up on it at some point this summer! Stay tuned! 😉 Thanks for the kind comment!

[@tonylucente2674]

Thanks for the video. How's the Lawson holding up over time? Are you still happy with it?

[@theauthenticadventurer]

I'm still extremely happy with my Lawson! I still have yet to use it in a bivvy setup too much, but I love using it as a hammock for backcountry camping. I've had no issues, and it's still performing just as well as when I first got it

[@tonylucente2674]

@@theauthenticadventurer One more question: Do you think 2 or 3 bungies over the sleeping would be sufficient to hold the sleeping pad in place or is your system required?

[@theauthenticadventurer]

@@tonylucente2674 some bungees over the sleep pad would probably be sufficient to hold it in place. My only concern would be that you would likely feel those bungee cords beneath you as you're sleeping - that's why I opted for the sheet modification so that I wouldn't feel any extra straps or anything below me. Hope that helps!

[@tonylucente2674]

@@theauthenticadventurer Thx for your help and in case you're interested, I decided to go with the Aerial A1 by Opeongo because the design & setup seemed sturdier than the Lawson - no tipping over.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

@@tonylucente2674 oh that's a cool option! I've never seen that before, but looks like it will be a good setup! A little too heavy for my use, but if it suits your needs, that seems like a great option

[@andrewsmith941]

So how high would you suggest the hammock to be for getting inside it. Waist high or above or below to make it easier.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

I usually set mine up around waist height or a little below. Ideally you want to be able to sit down on it as soon as you're turned backwards to it, without having to go up on tip toes or anything

[@andrewsmith941]

Just curious as to approximately how many times you have used it and how it is holding up.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

I've used my hammock at least a dozen times now and have had zero issues with it - I'm still just as happy with how it performs. Hope that helps!

[@andrewsmith941]

Back again what straps are you using that has all the loops?

[@theauthenticadventurer]

They were just ones I had bought off amazon - If you just search hammock straps you will find lots of similar options from different brands. I believe Lawson has also now come out with loop style straps like mine as well, but I'll see if I can find the actual link to the straps I have.

[@theauthenticadventurer]

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[@andrewsmith941]

Thank You

[@andrewsmith941]

You will probably get tired of me but what is the minimum and maximum width between 2 trees can this hammock be set up?

[@theauthenticadventurer]

Haha, I never mind answering questions! The maximum is dependent on the straps you have and how long they reach - really any distance is possible. For minimum, I don't have an exact number, but I'd say its on par with most hammocks. I just try to ensure that I'm getting my straps to around a 30 degree hang (point your pointer finger and raise your thumb and make sure they can both touch your strap at the same time). If the strap is pitched too steep and you can't tighten the straps anymore so the hammock is closer to the tree, you may need to find trees further apart to ensure your hammock lays flat. I hope that helps!