Amok Draumr Hammock

Does anyone on the board currently use an Amok Draumr hammock? Or, have you used one in the past?

I am a side sleeper and have found every hammock I have tried to be absolutely unbearable to sleep in overnight. Chill for a couple hours or catch a catnap? Fine, but when it's time to get real sleep they leave me hanging.

I see a couple serious youtubers use them on a regular basis, (Lost Lakes, Xander Budnick) and they say that they paid out of pocket for them.

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Thoughts, experiences, concerns?

I used one briefly, though perhaps not enough to fully gauge. It was very comfortable and I think side sleeping is definitely possible. I really didn't like the awkwardness of getting in and out of it given the teeter-totter balance point, but I think it's something one would get used to over time and would likely become second nature. I ended up selling it and getting a Blackbird xlc, though sometimes I wish I would have stuck it out and given myself more time to get accustomed to the exit/entry.

Have you tried a pad in a regular bridge hammock? I've used wide pad in my REI hammock several times and provided I remember to hang it tighter that a regular hammock I get a really great flat sleeping platform and am able to side sleep. Pads with horizontal tubes seem to hold the hammock open better than vertical tubes though this last time I used a wide Big Agnes pad and that also worked really well.

Bothwell Voyageur said:

Have you tried a pad in a regular bridge hammock? I've used wide pad in my REI hammock several times and provided I remember to hang it tighter that a regular hammock I get a really great flat sleeping platform and am able to side sleep. Pads with horizontal tubes seem to hold the hammock open better than vertical tubes though this last time I used a wide Big Agnes pad and that also worked really well.

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I have not used a bridge hammock at all, only gathered end. Most of the bridge or truss style units seem to be some flavor of off-brand chinesium; do you have a model designation for your REI unit?

Tryin' said:

I have not used a bridge hammock at all, only gathered end. Most of the bridge or truss style units seem to be some flavor of off-brand chinesium; do you have a model designation for your REI unit?

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Its their Quarterdome hammock, not sure they make it anymore. I also have a Warbonnet RidgeRunner bridge that is way lighter and wider at the shoulders but it is more tippy so I generally use that with an underquilt. They do make a version with a pad pocket that would be worth looking at. Jack's R Better and Dutchware also make nice bridge hammocks.

I tried the Amok and almost flipped back.
I tried the Chameleon and sold it. I tried the Warbonnet XLC and sold it. I originally bought the Ridgerunner bridge since I’m a stomach sleeper but doesn’t work. Why I still have it I’m not to sure. I have the 20F Underquilt from Warbonnet also. My wife did like napping in it.
I also had a 0f UGQ quilt I sold.
Plus a top quilt 10F I believe lolo libra that I burned a small hole when trying teepee camping with TI stove. Haha which I sold.
Next week I’m looking at a Casita Liberty Deluxe which I hope to never sell!
Hi, I’m coldfeet and s belly sleeper. No hammocks for me , at least not for a while.
The Amok was liked by many on the trip.

Stomach sleeping is definitely a challenge. Hanging a bridge tighter than you would a regular hammock is definitely a must to get that flat lay

I'm seriously considering a Draumr just because the tree-to-tree distance looks so small. It can be tough finding a nice clear 15-20 foot space between two trees for my bridge hammock, and it looks like the Draumr needs much less space, although it would require more lateral space.

I too have watch the Lost Lakes youtube channel with curiosity. Hoping there are some here who can cover the pros and cons. Tomo has covered the main complaint I've heard about entry and exit. And the cost is certainly an issue, as my current sleeping pad would not work in the draumr. They require a longitudinal-tube-style pad

It certainly can fit into smaller spaces than any other hammock I know of…

A friend has a Haven hammock and he really likes it.

I have the amok draumr.. just got back from a two night overnight trip. Honestly I think it might be one of the best sleeping options out there. Once you are in and settled it is super comfortable. Back sleeping is def your best option, side sleeping is pretty good, stomach sleeping is a no go. I pack my Eno tree slings just in case distance between two trees is longer than expected and if they aren’t needed I just use them to hang my gear.

With that said, getting in and out is def not the most elegant. I have trouble getting in and zippering from the feet up and then when it’s time to get out it spits you out fast so you gotta be ready. Also keeping it low to the ground is pretty smart just in case your struggle with your exit. Each time I sleep in it I get better with the entry and exit. Its a confidence thing so you just gotta get out there and use it to get good.

I have done a significant amount of ground camping and hammock camping and by far the draumr is the best night sleep I have ever had. Get their sleeping pad because it is designed to fit perfect and other pads don’t hold the shape right.

*Photo is my setup on SRTA island 82. To hot for the fly.

PhillyOverland said:

I have the amok draumr.. just got back from a two night overnight trip.

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PhillyOverland said:

I have the amok draumr.. just got back from a two night overnight trip. Honestly I think it might be one of the best sleeping options out there. Once you are in and settled it is super comfortable. Back sleeping is def your best option, side sleeping is pretty good, stomach sleeping is a no go. I pack my Eno tree slings just in case distance between two trees is longer than expected and if they aren’t needed I just use them to hang my gear.

With that said, getting in and out is def not the most elegant. I have trouble getting in and zippering from the feet up and then when it’s time to get out it spits you out fast so you gotta be ready. Also keeping it low to the ground is pretty smart just in case your struggle with your exit. Each time I sleep in it I get better with the entry and exit. Its a confidence thing so you just gotta get out there and use it to get good.

I have done a significant amount of ground camping and hammock camping and by far the draumr is the best night sleep I have ever had. Get their sleeping pad because it is designed to fit perfect and other pads don’t hold the shape right.

*Photo is my setup on SRTA island 82. To hot for the fly.

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Thank you SO much for posting your experience! I am 90% sure I am going to pull the trigger on one this week.

Tryin’, I have a friend that has a Amok Draumr hammock for sale, $300.00.

GeoBoy said:

Tryin’, I have a friend that has a Amok Draumr hammock for sale, $300.00.

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XL? PM sent.

As an update, I ended up purchasing a new Draumr 5.0 in topographic/camo, along with a matching Skjold 10 tarp and Fjol Winterlight pad.

First impressions are first impressions, but at first blush it seems to be very well built.

More to follow through the autumn, perhaps in a dedicated review thread.

Reviving an old thread as I’m considering one of these.

Currently have a Hennessy Safari XL. Traditional gathered end hammock. Lots of things I don’t like about that one so here I am chasing the next best thing.

My concern is the teter-totter action. How forgiving is it? If I turn on my side in the middle of the night will I end up tipping over backwards? The tarp cover you ok so you can weather some nasty storms? I always feel much more secure in a tent in a driving rainstorm.

Wish I could try one out before dropping $500 on another experiment.

My camping group is pretty much all hammocks, almost because we will tolerate the occasional ground dweller. Most people have gathered end, I sew and have developed my own bridge hammock, so my personal friends and I form the bridge component (there is also a lone ridgerunner). Last on the list is a single Amak user ... he has been using it for the last 2 seasons, I will share the basics of his opinions and observations.

First and foremost, he absolutely loves this thing, swears it is the best sleep he gets, better than home even. There is a learning curve to getting in and out, but that is true for any of the rotated hammock styles (was true of my Exped Scout, one of the first of this type), he suggested it is a quickly learned skill. Side sleeping is also pretty straight forward, no special skills, he has used it as a seat lounger, but doesn't see that as much of a bonus ... prefers to exit and use his chair.

The pad is essential, so if you don't have a compatible one, then make sure to factor that cost in as well.

Setup looks pretty easy, finding suitable trees is easier than GE and bridges, thanks to the shorter distance required between trees.

The tarp looked a bit skimpy, but he has been through quite a bit of weather and said it works really well and he hasn't got wet yet, as an off note, he got the funky mosaic pattern and it really does look cool.

I will be honest, I did do a pretty close inspection ,with thoughts about cloning it, the build quality is better than almost anything else I have looked closely at, the design features ... well, lets just say I think cloning it is beyond my skill set ... for now.

You haven't added your location to your handle, so it sort of hamstrings any offers to let you try one ... we have no idea where you hang out.

Lastly, this is a great forum for many things, but you should likely look at joining the hammock forums, that all we do over there, hammocks and hammock "stuff" ... you can get there with this link https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/content.php

A link to Shug review ... a bit of the Hammock Forum gurus



Brian

God dang it, Shug! That video just cost me some money.

Order placed. Hopefully I’ll have it well before my next trip so I can play with it in the back yard first.

Blukanu said:

My concern is the teter-totter action. How forgiving is it? If I turn on my side in the middle of the night will I end up tipping over backwards? The tarp cover you ok so you can weather some nasty storms? I always feel much more secure in a tent in a driving rainstorm.

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Very forgiving. The most unbalanced bit is bridging into a sleeping bag or when you lean waaaaay forward to zip the bug net. I can reach the ridgeline from any position to steady myself. I have only gone out forward, you are darn near vertical before it passes the point of no return. If your hips are anywhere near the middle, you will have a hard time getting unstable.

Getting in is a learning process. You will likely regret your purchase for at one night. It gets better fast. Lower hangs are much easier for ingress/egress.

I would prefer a 12x12 tarp, but the 10x10 buttons down just fine.