Hammock camping in the UK can be a bit of a dice roll. Even if it’s bright and clear when you drift off, there’s no knowing whether you’ll be woken up by a torrent of rain in the night, especially when you’re out in autumn, winter or spring. Which is why we always recommend that you pair your setup with a trusty tarp — and we don’t think there are any out there more trusty than the Fullmoon Tarp from Ticket to the Moon. Designed to offer more protection against the elements, it delivers nearly 4 metres of rooftop protection when pitched diagonally, enough to nearly enclose your camp entirely. And thanks to the 20D high-grade sil-nylon material, it’s comparably quiet, even in the heaviest of downpours — all so you can get a more restful sleep in between the trees.
Includes 6x Y shape aluminium 18 cm pegs and 12 adjustable guy-lines
Guy ropes: Blue 2× 2.5 m; Yellow 8× 1.5 m + 2× 0.35 m; Orange 4× 1 m (Incl. carabiners & quick-realease-tension-buckles)
Sustainability through longevity - Ticket to the Moon offers 10 years warranty against defects in workmanship & materials for this product.
Whether you're a seasoned tree-dweller or just hammock-curious, big-hearted Balinese brand Ticket to the Moon makes the best nylon parachute hammocks out there. Which they should, really, when you consider that these sultans of swing have been in the game since the 90s. Lightweight, quick-drying and machine-washable, their hammocks are handmade to the highest standards.
In fact, the only real trouble with a Ticket to the Moon hammock is persuading yourself to roll out of it and set out on an adventure – but fortunately the speedy S-hook hanging system and specially designed pack sack make it a breeze to take your hammock with you on your travels.
In a world of outsourcing, murky supply chains and exploitative manufacturing processes, Ticket to the Moon’s approach is refreshingly straightforward. All their stuff is designed and produced in-house at their Bali HQ – where the folk making your hammocks get good salaries, decent working hours and pensions, plus a cut of the annual profits. And it must be a pretty sweet place to work because they reckon no-one's handed in their notice since 1996. Materials are locally sourced and often reclaimed or upcycled, while for more than 15 years they've also been funding a foundation that works with indigenous Sumbanese Kodi people in Indonesia to help improve their living conditions and resilience. All of which is nice to think about as you swing gently from side-to-side in the sunshine.