The New Kammok Mantis and Mantis Ultralight Hammocks

I dropped by the Kammok store in Austin, Texas to check out their new Kammok Mantis and Mantis Ultralight Hammocks. 
It's an All-In-One hammock which includes the hammock, insect screen, ridgeline, bag, guy-lines, stakes, straps and rainfly. The Standard Mantis weighs in a 2 lbs 12 ozs and the Mantis UL weighs in at 2 lbs 3 ozs - crazy light!

This isn't a full review, because I haven't had a chance to actually test the hammock. It's more of an overview in which I highlight a few of the unique features of each hammock.

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For more information visit their website at www.kammok.com

Mantis Specs:

Best Use Case: Backpacking
Unpacked Dimensions (hammock): 120" x 56"
Unpacked DImensions (fly): 136" x 88" (tapers down to 72" at foot end)
Packed Dimensions: 10" x 6"
Packed ‘Compressed’ Dimensions: 8" x 6"
Packaged Weight (oz): 2lb 12oz
Minimum Trail Weight (oz):
*Trail weight w/out rainfly: 1lb 11.8oz
*Trail weight w/ rainfly: 2lb 8.5oz
Weight Capacity: 500 lb
Sleep Capacity: 1 person 

*What’s included in the trail weight?:
- Hammock Body
- Mesh Canopy
- Structural Ridgeline
- (2) Mini Kanga Claw carabiners
- Rainfly (including 6 guy outs)
- (2) Python 10' Straps

Product Fabrics and Material(s):
- Hammock Fabric: Gravitas™ 40D nylon diamond ripstop DWR
- Canopy Fabric: Dragonet™ mesh with Stargazer™ panel optimal contrast with night sky
- Fly Fabric: Patagium™ 15D nylon diamond ripstop nylon 1,500 PU/Silicone/DWR
- Stuff Sack Material(s): Diamond Shell™
> Stuff Sack Water Proofing Treatment: 1,500mm DWR/PU Diamond Shell™ fabric
- Warmth Rating: N/A

Other key specs:
- Mantis fly: 11.3 oz / 321 g (comes with 6 guy outs and 2 knotless hooks)
- (2) Python 10's: 7.7oz (no stuff sack)
- Mini Kanga Claws: 13g / 0.5 oz (1 oz total for both)
- 6 DAC Stakes: 2.3oz/ 66g (total for 6)
- 2 shock cord guy-outs with knotless hooks: 0.8oz/22.68g (total for 2)
- Mantis body w/ out mesh (with mini Kanga & continuous loops): 15.4oz/437g
- Mesh Canopy: 5.3oz/152g
- Stuff sack: 1.5oz/ 43g
- Ridgeline length: 115"

Mantis Ultralight Specs:

Best Use Case: Thru-hiking / Backpacking
Unpacked Dimensions: 120" x 56"
Unpacked DImensions (fly): 136" x 88" (tapers down to 72" at foot end)
Packed Dimensions: 8" x 6"
Packed ‘Compressed’ Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Packaged Weight (oz): 2 lb 3 oz
*Minimum Trail Weight (oz):
- Trail weight w/out rainfly: 1lb 2.7 oz
- Trail weight w/ rainfly: 1lb 15.5 oz
Weight Capacity: 300 lb
Sleep Capacity: 1 person 

*What’s included in the trail weight?:
- Hammock Body
- Mesh Canopy
- Structural Ridgeline
- (2) Mini Kanga Claw carabiners
- Rainfly (including 6 guy outs)
- (2) Python 10’ UL Straps

Product Fabrics and Material(s):
- Hammock Fabric: Levitas™ 20D nylon diamond ripstop DWR
- Canopy Fabric: Dragonet™ mesh with Stargazer™ panel optimal contrast with night sky
- Fly Fabric: Patagium™ 15D nylon diamond ripstop nylon 1,500 PU/Silicone/DWR
- Stuff Sack Material(s): Pataguim™
> Stuff Sack Water Proofing Treatment: Patagium™ 15D nylon diamond ripstop nylon 1,500mm PU/Silicone/DWR
- Warmth Rating: N/A

Other key specs:
- Mantis fly: 11.3 oz / 321 g (comes with 6 guy outs and 2 knotless hooks)
- (2) Python 10 Ultralight: 2.9 oz / 85.05 g (no stuff sack)
- Mini Kanga Claws: 13g / 0.5 oz (1 oz total for both)
- 6 DAC Stakes: 2.3oz/ 66g (total for 6)
- 2 shock cord guy-outs with knotless hook: 0.8oz/22.68g (total for 2)
- Mantis UL body w/ out mesh (with mini Kanga & continuous loops): 10.9oz/ 311g
- Mesh Canopy: 5.3oz/152g
- Stuff sack 1.0oz/ 43g
- Ridgeline length: 115"

Sawyer Micro Squeeze Water Filter Overview

I recently acquired a new water filter - a Sawyer Micro Squeeze. I've owned the original Sawyer Squeeze water filter for a number of years - it's great! This new model is smaller and lighter, but still has a very similar flow rate as the original model. I use these water filters while hiking, backpacking or traveling international. I don't have to worry about finding bottled water, drinking the tap water or drinking directly from a source. I just use the filter and I instantly have clean drinkable water. 

To purchase: Sawyer Micro Squeeze

KIT INCLUDES

• Micro Squeeze Filter with Push/Pull Cap

• 1 – 32 ounce Collapsible Pouches

• Backwashing Plunger

• Cleaning Coupling

• Spare Gasket

• Drinking Straw

SPECIFICATIONS

MSRP:	$28.99
LONGEVITY:	up to 100,000 Gallons
VOLUME:	Includes 32 oz pouch
FILTER MATERIAL:	Hollow Fiber Membrane
REMOVES:	Bacteria, Protozoa, and Cysts, including E. Coli, giardia, vibrio cholerea, Salmonella typhi
BEST USES:	Hiking, backpacking, ultralight backpacking, camping, emergency preparedness
WEIGHT:	2 oz