Lightweight Mesh Travel Hammock

Velleora Home Decor's Lightweight Mesh Travel Hammock is the version to take when weight is the deciding factor. The bed is an open mesh weave rather than solid fabric, which cuts the pack weight considerably and, on a hot afternoon, lets air move straight through from underneath instead of trapping it against your back.

The weave is fine enough to be comfortable against bare arms and legs while still spreading an adult's weight evenly, and the gathered ends are bound and whipped so the load pulls on the whole bed rather than a few strands. It packs into a sack about the size of a water bottle. A canvas-bodied variant is available in the range for anyone who wants a warmer, more enclosed bed for cooler evenings.

Hang it between healthy living trees or on a purpose-made stand, using wide straps rather than bare cord so the bark is not cut. Set it low - close to seat height at the lowest point - check the suspension and stitching before you get in, and keep to the stated weight limit. Dry it before packing it away.

• Open mesh bed for airflow and low weight
• Bound and whipped gathered ends
• Packs to roughly bottle size
• Canvas variant available
• Use with wide tree straps
• Check suspension before every use