The Product Journey

With any great product, there is a time when it was not a great product. Every journey has to have a starting point and the Hawk Nest Hammock Tent is no exception!

 

The first version of the Hawk Nest Hammock was released officially in March 03 2024. I tried my best to make this as light as possible and focused much more on portability over longevity. It was a great product but unfortunately had some short comings that were made clear early on.
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V.1 Product Issues

  1. The first and most pressing issue was the bottom 20D ripstop fabric that was used. It was very lightweight BUT in some unfortunate circumstances the fabric failed completely. The durability was simply not there.
  2. The sleeping pad pocket was too small so limited pads could be accepted and the width wise stitching was in some cases compromising the integrity of the bottom fabric.
  3. The rain fly door ties were spaced too far apart making them hard to use or in some case useless all together

V.2 Issue Fixes

  1. The bottom fabric was upgraded to 70D parachute fabric which is over 300% stronger than the fabric used in the V.1. Any durability issues are now a thing of the past as this fabric is the global standard for hammocks.
  2. The sleeping pad pocket was increased 6" in width and length allowing for a wider acceptance of sleeping pad sizes. Also, all width wise stitching was removed and both ends of the pocket are left open with an elastic closure making it easier to insert and maneuver your sleeping pad. This also removed any possibility of compromising the bottom fabric structure.
  3. The rain fly door ties were moved in 4" each greatly improving their functionality and usability in regards to securely and easily holding open your rain fly

What's Happening Now?

I am constantly and regularly seeking out feedback on how to improve the Hawk Nest Hammock from my real customers! I am always open ears with regards to suggestions or pain points. My goal is to provide YOU with the best product, service and value I can with the help of, well, YOU! I am very thankful for such a great supportive community and am excited to see the product evolve with your help as Hawk Nest Hammocks grows! There are already lots of ideas for a next version and I am doing my best to make these changes as quickly as I can.