Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

Love the woods, less keen on sleeping directly on them? The Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock straps to trees to put your bed above the ground. That’s the appeal here: a camping setup for someone who wants the fresh air without quite so much personal contact with the forest floor.

Its waterproof, insect-proof design addresses two fairly persuasive reasons to stay indoors, and its light weight makes carrying it to camp less of a chore. We like this for the reluctant camper who wants a little separation from the surroundings, not just the hammock enthusiast looking for another place to lounge. Nature is lovely. Nature buzzing around your head at bedtime is a harder sell.

Getting in deserves a little practice, though. This is still a hammock, and it can tip if you haven’t found your balance. Try that part before bedtime, while you can still see what you’re doing and laugh about it.