Living in the UK, owning a hammock has never been a priority for me. After all, the weather is often terrible, and who wants to gently swing about in a hammock when it's piddling down? Plus, carrying around a hammock is extra weight in my backpack, which is a lot of effort if I don't know for sure that I can it.
My attitude towards hanging sleeping pods changed completely when I realised there was a hammock that could covert into a sleeping bag if needed. that's right: Balinese outdoor manufacturer Ticket To The Moon's Mat Hammock can be used on the ground if there aren't any trees around to hang it up.
