Ultralight Backpacking Hammock James River Bridge

Description

We spent over a year designing, refining, and testing the James River Bridge Ultralight backpacking hammock to ensure it was the most comfortable and lightest bridge hammock that could support up to 250 pounds.

The hammock body is symmetrical and uses two different size spreader bars. The two longer bar sections are for the head end and opens up more shoulder room. The shorter bar sections are for the foot end and reduces hyperextension of the knees.

The Jacks ‘R’ Better James River Bridge Ultralight Backpacking Hammock is a true lay flat, no shoulder squeeze, sleep straight ultralight hammock.

Weight:
Ultralight Hammock body and secondary lines: 10.7 oz
Spreader Bars: 7.2 oz
Included Storage bag: .4 oz

Size:
Length: 81″
Width: 36″ at ends
Hammock Packed: 6″ x 5″ x  2″

Fabric:

Hexon 1.6

 

Suspension Not Included – Use a suspension you already have or DIY your own suspension solution.  The secondary dog bones are in place so just attach your chosen suspension to the ends of the dog bones, using an appropriately rated carabiner or Dutch Clip and you are ready to hang. Personally we use  the Beetle Buckle Complete Suspension 

CAUTION: The aluminum spreader bars that come with the James River Bridge Ultralight Backpacking Hammock are intended to withstand the compression force along their long axis caused by the suspension straps when the hammock is loaded. Lateral stresses on the spreader bars, particularly when they are under compression, will cause the bars to fail and bend, ruining the spreader bars. DO NOT try to adjust your body position in the hammock by pulling on the spreader bars. Instead grab the sides of the hammock to adjust your body position. Jacks ‘R’ Better does not recommend hanging packs or other gear from the spreader bar itself as this places unnecessary stress on the spreader bar.

 

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