Looks like someone went down to the Hammock store on Hammock Street, over in the Hammock district with this one.
The ultimate dream when you were a kid was having your own treehouse, right? Some were lucky enough to have that pad in the treetops. For others, it turned into waiting and a 30-year mortgage. But you’re an adult now; it’s not too late to make the dream a reality. Tentsile is a company that specializes in tents made for trees. Think of it as a hammock and a tent combined. These tents are made to be suspended above ground ensuring your temporary shelter isn’t affected by wet, rocky, or uneven ground conditions–there’s just nothing worse when going camping than sleeping on the ground with jagged rocks in your back… except maybe a bear attack.
The company offers three different tent designs (and a two-person hammock); the Flite Tree Tent, the Stingray Tree Tent, and the Connect Tree Tent. Each has a different function and shape that looks more like something you’d find in a geometry book than a camping store. Their unique structure is formed from an internal structure of 2.5-tonne webbing straps, a micro insect mesh roof to keep out those mosquitoes, and a UV resistant, PU-coated and waterproof polyester fabric fly so the tent doesn’t sag in the rain. Three straps/attachment points install to support the tent above ground. Tentsile aims to make their tents versatile with products for those who are small, tall, large, or in-between.
At first glance, the tents look strange, almost delicate–like a thin piece of skin stretched between three trees. Yet some of their products are strong enough to hold up to six people. The concept makes a lot of sense; half of the camping is finding the right spot and the slightest weather change can ruin a traditional tent. Some may be apprehensive sleeping in the trees, with sample shots showing people a good distance above the ground. How do they get up? Or down? And while it’s hard to imagine more than one person in these tents, they’re strong and look amazingly roomy. For instance, the Stingray Tree Tent has a maximum load of 880 pounds and can hold three adults, two kids, and their gear.
The tents are easy to set up with three ratchets straps used for setting up the tent. Think about traditional tents that use rods and ropes to keep the tent supported and tied down. Even the simple pop-up tents prove problematic if they’re not fastened down correctly. Tentsile tents are on the pricey side but comparable to the more high-quality tents, with their products ranging in price between $300 and $600 USD. The would add a flair to the outdoor adventure or the backyard oasis… Now I’m getting some ideas.
