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Klymit Sky Bivy
scope
198
Apr 18, 2019
Have you noticed they don't call it a Lay-Flat hammock anymore? Does it look like it lays flat in the pics?
Kinda looks like it could be a condensation monster. Sorry, I just think this is classic over-engineering, doesn't solve any problems.
KlymitTanner
30
Klymit
Apr 18, 2019
scopeWe still call it Lay Flat: https://www.klymit.com/lay-flat-hammock.html
It also has been reviews many times, here is an example
:https://gearjunkie.com/roundup/first-look-summer-2019-outdoor-retailer-gear/Klymit+Sky+Bivy
or https://activegearreview.com/camping-gear-reviews/klymit-sky-bivy/
Feel free to read and see if it helps with your decision making.
ElectronicVices
2937
Apr 19, 2019
scopeSo you own a bridge hammock? Or are you making assumptions based on a product description?
scope
198
Apr 22, 2019
scopeI did a lot of looking around for info because there was a question about it on HammockForums and I thought I saw more recent Klymit site info where the "lay flat" name wasn't on there, but its my bad for jumping to that conclusion when clearly its there. I did find those "reviews" and frankly, they don't look very substantial, or even real, to me. Maybe I'm wrong about that, too, but there's no reference to how the Klymit hammock hangs/lays as opposed to any others. Sounds like marketing material only. The Klymit hammock is different, but there have been a few "new designs" come about lately that don't fly because they mostly solve problems that aren't really problems. What suffers in the designs is comfort, weight and price.
I would like to see a real review (or do one myself) of this hammock because 1) it looks like there would be no "squeeze" in the torso area, and 2) being a side sleeper, it looks like the sides don't narrow as much in the middle as a normal bridge does, allowing more room to bring my knees up as I'm want to do, and 3) my head would be lifted up without need of pillow. The latter reason is going to mostly be a reason not to get this hammock because it would prevent you from laying truly flat, but when you're older like me and a borderline apnea candidate, raising your head can be a good thing. I do wonder if raising the foot end of the hammock helps make it flatter?
As a total package, its at least competitive with what Hennessy, JRB and Warbonnet offer. But is it even close in comfort? My experience with a varied range of hammocks is that all hammocks - even the tiny Ultralight ones - are more comfy than sleeping on the ground. One could make an argument for the tarp, especially over the Hennessy stock diamond, but for most of us, it doesn't seem to make sense - not at its weight anyway - over a larger tarp that ultimately adds more coverage and is lighter. So for me, there are just a lot of questions regarding this product, and there really shouldn't be for something at this price.
scope
198
Apr 22, 2019
ElectronicVicesFormer owner of a bridge hammock, and the Klymit is a hybrid of sorts, not a classic bridge. It may have spreaders at both ends, but clearly the support is not sides only.
ElectronicVices
2937
Apr 23, 2019
scopeI've owned the Warbonnet Ridge Runner for years, I too am a side sleeper but my knees don't tend to come up much. I couldn't recommend the RR for larger folks as it is at it's narrowest in the middle torso/hip section. If weight or super cold temps aren't a concern I take the RR every time... agree on the any hammock is better than sleeping on the ground. The RR is by far the flattest lay of my hammock experience (two cheap gathered end with no net, a cheap gathered with integrated net, WB Blackbird).
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