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June 6, 2017 - inconnu - A hammock that can be mounted on a car roof is set to make exploring a more comfortable experience. The US-designed TrailNest collapsible roof-top stand lets a hammock be used just about anywhere.The main reason is sometimes there are no trees – such as in desserts, grassy plains or snowfields.The stand gives adventurers somewhere to hitch their hammock and also provides an elevated view of the surrounding area.The stands attach to car roof bars and each stands holds up to 250 pounds in weight / just over 113 kilos.Inventor Chris Blackthorn said he got the idea after taking his hammock for a drive through the Mojave dessert.He explained it is renowned for beautiful desert vistas but not for an abundance of trees. He added:”Searching the desert, I finally found a withered trunk with just enough tenacity to suspend one end of my hammock while the other hung from my roof rack. “The view of the cloudless, starlit sky was beautiful, even if the location near my lone tree was otherwise less than ideal. “My peaceful solitude was not to last, however, as shortly after dozing off I was awakened by an inquisitive band of coyotes who were persistent enough to return repeatedly throughout the night.“Upon returning home I began to look at roof top tents, hoping to gain some separation above curious wildlife. “The idea of a tent on the warm summer nights didn’t sound much better than my sleeping platform, though.“I decided that some experiments were in order, and began the design and construction of the hammock stand.“I am finally ready to share with everyone the joy that my hammock stand has added to my overland journeys. “Pulling into camp each night, I finally feel an excitement that was previously lacking, and I can't wait to stretch out each night in a spacious hammock. “The rooftop vantage elevates me above my surroundings and I fall asleep to views that I will remember for decades

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Daily Round Up - 6 June 2017
June 6, 2017 - inconnu - A hammock that can be mounted on a car roof is set to make exploring a more comfortable experience. The US-designed TrailNest collapsible roof-top stand lets a hammock be used just about anywhere.The main reason is sometimes there are no trees – such as in desserts, grassy plains or snowfields.The stand gives adventurers somewhere to hitch their hammock and also provides an elevated view of the surrounding area.The stands attach to car roof bars and each stands holds up to 250 pounds in weight / just over 113 kilos.Inventor Chris Blackthorn said he got the idea after taking his hammock for a drive through the Mojave dessert.He explained it is renowned for beautiful desert vistas but not for an abundance of trees. He added:”Searching the desert, I finally found a withered trunk with just enough tenacity to suspend one end of my hammock while the other hung from my roof rack. “The view of the cloudless, starlit sky was beautiful, even if the location near my lone tree was otherwise less than ideal. “My peaceful solitude was not to last, however, as shortly after dozing off I was awakened by an inquisitive band of coyotes who were persistent enough to return repeatedly throughout the night.“Upon returning home I began to look at roof top tents, hoping to gain some separation above curious wildlife. “The idea of a tent on the warm summer nights didn’t sound much better than my sleeping platform, though.“I decided that some experiments were in order, and began the design and construction of the hammock stand.“I am finally ready to share with everyone the joy that my hammock stand has added to my overland journeys. “Pulling into camp each night, I finally feel an excitement that was previously lacking, and I can't wait to stretch out each night in a spacious hammock. “The rooftop vantage elevates me above my surroundings and I fall asleep to views that I will remember for decades