The Kammok Mantis UL (and its slightly heavier companion the Mantis) are all-in-one hammock shelters. They come with (almost) everything you need for a successful hammock shelter system – hammock, stuff sack, removable bug-net, tarp, stakes, lines, knotless attachment clips, integrated line-locs, and suspension.

Strengths

  • a great entry-point for backpackers looking to explore hammock systems
  • knotless, easy setup
  • price is affordable for a decent shelter

Limitations

  • not asymmetrically cut for totally flat sleeping (but can be volumized with guy-outs)
  • needs additional accessories for organized gear storage – the only pockets are on the removable bug net
  • likely won’t appeal to hammock backpackers who enjoy assembling their systems from à la carte components