Product name: Double Nest Hammock
Brand: Wise Owl Outfitters
Price: $35
Compare to: ENO DoubleNest at $70
Weight: 26 oz (without straps, I think)
Colors: I got black and gray but there are a lot of options on Amazon
Rating: 5/5
Amazon Link
Description:

*VERY COMFORTABLE and extra soft (as soft as ENO - and yes we checked)
*SUPER STRONG parachute nylon fabric (210T Nylon - same material skydivers use!).
*EXTRA SAFE because it has triple interlocking stitching so you won't fall through
*HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED to set it up and start relaxing in it now (Set of nautical ropes and 2 heavy duty steel carabiners included)
*NO HASSLE TO HANG your hammock because you don't need a single tool! 

Why you should purchase a Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock:

*We are a family owned and operated business that loves what we do. 
*We are people just like you! We actually spend time in and are passionate about the outdoors. We love going to national parks and traveling every chance we get. 
*Being gear junkies ourselves we put a lot of thought and care into the design and functionality of our products to make sure they are of the highest quality. We believe that our hammocks are just as good as any major hammock brand out there.
*We have a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase just contact us and we will give you a refund or replace it no questions asked.
*We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service you can find. You can contact us for any reason, even if you just want to talk about the outdoors. We are always available and will make sure you get 5-star customer service every time!
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Nothing makes us happier than seeing someone using our products. If we can make your day a little better and your world a little brighter by giving you a reason to get outside and experience our beautiful planet, then we have done our job. We can't wait to hear how you're enjoying your hammock. We hope you give our products a try and don't forget to go on an adventure every chance you get!

• UNLIKE OTHER HAMMOCKS ours are made of high quality 210T parachute nylon (the same kind skydivers use!) This extra soft yet strong material gives you the most comfortable and relaxing experience ever.
• 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - So you don’t have to wonder if you are risking your hard-earned money. If you don’t love it just let us know. We take great pride in taking care of our customers. Don’t take our word for it… just look at our reviews.
• WE WON'T EMPTY YOUR WALLET! We love the outdoors just like you and we know that the cost of gear can really add up, therefore, we offer the same quality products as other well-known brands for a much more affordable price. Trust us, our gear is just as good!
• LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT - So you can take them anywhere. The DoubleOwl (2 people) is 10ft long by 6 1/2 ft wide, weighs only 26 oz. and is about the size of an eggplant. Want a smaller one? Check out our SingleOwl (1 person) that is 9ft long by 4 1/2 ft wide, weighs 16 oz. and packs down to about the size of a grapefruit.
• EVERYTHING YOU NEED - These hammocks comes with carabiners attached to each end and two ropes to hang it up. If you don't know how to tie knots, not to worry because we will send you an email with instructions after your purchase. Hang it on trees, poles or anything else sturdy. It's perfect for travel, camping, hiking, the beach, the park, your patio or anywhere else for that matter.

Here are more images from Amazon: 

You can see that it all folds down into a little bag on the side. Its perfect to hold a book or waterbottle. ​

Review:

Wow! This is the first hammock that I have ever had and its very nice. I'm sure that there are lighter and more waterproof options out there but this one is just fine to get started, espectially if you are going to use it mainly at home (like me) or a permanent camp site. 

I actually purchased this myself and when I was doing research, first found the Eagles Nest Outfitters version which is very very similar but 2x as much! It was crazy! 

I also would recommend buying the "double nest" as opposed to the "single nest" because there is absolutely no way to fall out of a double nest and the extra fabric just makes it more comfortable in general. I heard that sleeping pads can fall out easier in the single and that people with broader shoulders find it squeezes them too much. 

In other words, a double nest is not just for a heavier person or two people. 1 hammock = 1 person although if you really needed to, yes you could probably fit two head-to-toe. 

Most people who sleep in hammocks choose to sleep diagonally as it gets rid of the horrid tight piece down the center that can be a little annoying (characteristic of all hammocks, not just this one) and lying diagonally creates a flat lay without said awkwardness. 

I also find that the hammock dries fairly quickly. 

The straps that come with it are a bit bulky but they work fine. Supposedly its better on trees to use straps than straight whoopie sling but to each their own. 

The only reason I would go with a single is if you have a smaller tarp and want the whole hammock to be covered... or if you were thru hiking the AT and wanted to cut a few ounces. 

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Edit: I added additional experience to this post in late March: Still love it!! and wanted to add that my college mascot is the owl and they let you bring hammocks. (They also supply a bunch in the spring and fall) I am totally bringing my owl hammock to college!!!

// Originally posted at Grace Covers Me

In my early adulthood years, I struggled desperately with loneliness. Around our first wedding anniversary, my husband accepted a church staff position in the town where we'd attended college, so we moved, bought a house, and a few years after that, had the first of our three children. My college friends were scattered, my best friend from high school and her husband had moved across the country, and I was left trying to form adult friendships in the town I'd known only as a college student.

I didn't try very hard, if you want to know the truth.

Earlier I saw a post online and the following portiion of it stood out to me: 

When we leave reading for when we have time, we’ll seldom read. Reading isn’t just an activity to pursue when everything else is done. It’s an activity for the times that we’re busy, stretched, and frantic. In fact, it may be even more important during these times.

Todd Henry writes about the importance of intentionally scheduling activities like reading and rest:

When will you study, read, or experience other stimuli this week? When will you have time to yourself to strategize and generate ideas for your projects? When will you take a walk or exercise? What does your sleep schedule look like this week? Are there any late nights? If so, what does that mean about what should happen the next morning?

Again, in all these things we are not attempting to strike some kind of “life balance.” We are simply being strategic about managing energy so that we have it when we need it to generate ideas. If we are wise in our energy management, we will find that ideas emerge when we least expect them.
Reading is not an activity for when everything else is done.

It’s an activity to put in our schedules first. We must guard and protect this time to nourish our minds and our souls.

And I thought maybe I could use it here, on my blog. A few times I have posted message which sounds something like "be intentional. Yes, your day is busy but still set aside time to be with God" and the author above was pretty much saying the same thing.

But I've already said those things, you've already read them. And as I was thinking, I realized there is another idea I can talk about. Its a very basic idea. 

There is value in reading.

Sure its worthwhile to read the advanced, confusing religious stuff but that any sort of reading is good, that there is value in taking the time to read a fictional, pointless story. 

Value in readings stories you have read before, even several times. Value in reading a poem or a romance. 

Reading which makes your imagination go wild, reading which lets you escape from your problems into a different culture or even world. 

Books are great, lets not forget that it's good to just pick up a good book sometimes.  

I may be a bit obsessed with these "How Its Made" videos.

Aren't they great though?