I am a hammock guy. I camp with my hammock. I crash there after mowing the lawn. Heck, I used one as a bed replacement in a 300 sq ft apartment for half a year. I love hammocks.
So, when I saw these inflatable hammocks pop up this summer, I was intrigued. Suffice to say, they are as good as their hype.
Now, I was tempted to take off a star for one reason only - if there's no wind, you are not going to inflate this thing with any sort of ease. Forget the videos you've seen. On a still day, you're going to have to work HARD to get this thing filled up. See my attached video (also on YouTube, just search for Reviewy McReviewface) where I fill up the first one I bought, the black colour. I bought this second one for my sister for her birthday.
Here's the kicker: once I got this thing inflated, it was amazing. Incredibly comfortable. I could have fallen asleep on it within a hot minute.
So yes, it's not the easiest thing to get it full of air, but once you do, you will completely forget about the effort that went into filling it!
Couple of notes - when you close the mouth of the bag, make sure you roll it once or twice to make sure you get a good seal. If you do this, your bag won't leak at all. It's pretty sturdy feeling, but I'm guessing a sharp rock underneath or a hot spark from a nearby fire would spell doom for this inflatable hammock. It doesn't have pockets like some other models, but I can't see how a pocket on the side would be all that useful or accessible. It rolls out pretty quickly, and packs back up into it's bag without much effort. If you're thinking about taking it camping, be warned, it's going to cost you a bit in weight and size. It packs up to the size of a small pillow, and weighs about as much as a DSLR camera.
If you've read all this, and you're still not sure if you want to buy one, ask yourself - do you enjoy relaxing? Do you want something with the comfort of a hammock without the hassle of straps? Are you a cool kid this summer? If you answered yes to at least two out of the three, you should get this inflatable hammock! - Fredrick Lanes
