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OZTrail One Person Mosquito Hammock $29 at BigW Online

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Coastie on 17/03/2020 - 14:15 bigw.com.au (1098 clicks)
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Great for camping, when you find yourself in the dog house (again) or if you're up for some old fashioned social distancing, this OZTrail One Person Mosquito Hammock fits the bill. Online Only.

plasmapuff notes below that this is selling for $114.99 at Oztrail https://www.oztrail.com.au/products/one-person-mosquito-hamm…

Combine with this deal for even more savings https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/524777

This Equip Mosquito Hammock will keep you protected at any time of the year. The attached bug net gives you protection from mosquitos while still giving you visibility.

Product Features:

180kg Weight Rating
Water-resistant nylonIncluded hanging kit
Included hanging kit
Product Weight: 1.1kg
Open Size: 140 x 295cm
Packed Size: 25 x 30cm
The price shown above is "Online Only" as it is part of our promotion, ending Thursday 19th March 2020. While stocks last.

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  • Owgasm on 17/03/2020 - 14:33
    +1

    Any good for isolating?

  • kronicmacstigator on 17/03/2020 - 15:00
    -4

    I think right now malaria is the least of our concerns

    • suburbanmale on 17/03/2020 - 15:28
      +10

      If you get malaria you'll be wishing you had the coronavirus

    • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 17:02

      Well if we can't easily travel to countries with malaria now - of course that's not a problem.

      But Australians face at least 3 types of serious viruses this year - covid 19, seasonal flu expected to start next month (thousands die each year here), & other debilitating or deadly mosquito borne viruses like Ross River Virus (10k serious cases/yr) & Dengue Fever.

      While covid 19 is complex & difficult to control - mossie bites aren't. It's something we can take control over - don't get bitten!
      This is one solution.

  • illz on 17/03/2020 - 15:05
    +1

    Thanks OP

  • GreenLego on 17/03/2020 - 15:10
    +3

    That's one big mosquito.

  • Brisbane1 on 17/03/2020 - 15:13

    I Need protection from coronavirus Mosquito are my friends now :)

    • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 15:16

      Mosquitos last night in Brisbane!

      • Brisbane1 on 17/03/2020 - 15:22

        lol they are here 24/7 365

        • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 15:29
          +3

          They're breeding up now!

          And some carry nasty viruses like Ross River Virus in Brisbane (& most of Australia) & Dengue fever in the North!

          Mosquitos are nasty friends!!
          They can kill!

          1 bite can be debilitating. People can't work for up to years. Some with RRV suicide!

          I was bitten while teaching about RRV on the Gold Coast. Foolishly, I fell asleep without a mossie net in an old house. Have been in pain ever since!!

  • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 15:15

    $62.99 from Oztrail

  • kahn on 17/03/2020 - 15:23
    +2

    Can anyone recommend a place to buy business hammocks?

    • ChillBro on 17/03/2020 - 16:14
      +5

      Have you tried the hammock complex on third?

  • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 15:26

    With the recent heavy rains in parts of Australia, expect a lot of mosquitoes soon.

    With viral illness spread by mosquitoes - that is a concern.

    The effect of Ross River Virus can last for years, with debilitating pain. It is found in all of Australia.

    The suicide rate in those badly affected is 3 times the average, according to research. My old colleagues found 30% of people in new bushland housing areas around Brisbane have had RRV.

    And there are worse mosquito borne viruses than RRV!

    • kahn on 17/03/2020 - 15:44

      Do you work for Big W? :-P

      • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 16:04

        Lol. If you've had the pain etc of this virus for years, you'd hopefully warn others to!

        Just use some effective form of protection from Mosquitos when away from home or in nature!!

        It's a classic pattern now for widespread RRV outbreaks.

        Around 10k people a year (in normal years) are affected enough to be given blood tests for RRV. More than that just think it's a bad flu.

        • kahn on 17/03/2020 - 17:12

          I became more aware of the severity of malaria after reading about the main actor from Get Smart (Don Adams) having caught Blackwater fever that had a 90% mortality rate and he spent a year in hospital. I think he said he was seriously considering suicide at the time as well. Not pretty!

          • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 17:25

            @kahn: When I read about the high prevalence of suicide (in a research study) - it made me consider a lot of illness differently - including my RRV. It helps people if they know others have similar dark thoughts & doubts!
            For some… there is no cure, except death!

    • ProfessorBargain on 17/03/2020 - 18:39
      +2

      The suicide rate in those badly affected is 3 times the average

      Can only imagine if a dentist contracted it.

  • Oldmate88 on 17/03/2020 - 16:22
    +2

    Pretty pricey here too - https://www.outbackadventures.net.au/product/oztrail-1p-mosq…

    Good deal indeed.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2020 - 16:37

    hammock full of mosquitoes trapped inside. sounds delightful

  • gooddealmate on 17/03/2020 - 17:15

    Similar model available from Kogan for the same price but with free shipping.

    It also can support 2 people and up to 300kg and weighs .4kg lighter.

    Also worth noting you may have a discount code on your email for Kogan, I have $14 off a $50 spend. So can get 2 for $45.98

    • plasmapuff on 17/03/2020 - 17:29

      I don't think weighing less is actually a good thing. Especially when its a double vs. a single.

      The Kogan and ebay ones look very flimsy compared to this OZtrail one.

      • gooddealmate on 17/03/2020 - 17:34

        Come in handy if you're carrying it in a backpack though.

        • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 18:10

          More important is if it's comfortable to sleep in, keeps out the mossies, & has a good life span. Unknown with both.

          Have walked in mountains up to 2 weeks with everything on my back. Slight weight increase is worth a better night's sleep.
          Used a 1.4kg Oztrail 2 person tent. So this is a bit heavy. Hopefully the weight can be reduced as may include packaging etc.

          Received a few $14 Kogan vouchers, off min$50 spend. Last time it was $20 off $50.

          Will try this one & return if unsuitable.

    • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 17:36
      +3

      @BigW
      Free pickup where stock available.

      Pay with 5% discounted Wish card & earn a few Rewards points. (saves $1.45)

      90 day change of mind returns (I'm not really that sure I need this)

      Dealing with Oztrail was easy as they know their products & want to improve them, whereas Kogan generally don't have a clue about their products.

      Have happily used Oztrail tents & camping gear. Good value. Had a tent replaced free when a fault was found after many months of use. They paid for return postage & promptly sent out replacement. Good customer service!

      Compare that with fixing a simple problem at Kogan recently. Got conflicting answers & took ages to get the refund I was owed due to their fault. Won't ever buy from Kogan again.

      • Geekomatic on 17/03/2020 - 20:06
        +1

        Yep,

        I ordered a mixer from Kogan, 1 Dec. last year. Got the email they'd taken the money, then nothing. Figured it was Xmas so was patient. After another week, I contacted them as their webpage stated I already had an email address registered with them (I use Lastpass and it had nothing, I'm pretty sure I checked out as a guest)? So, I go through having them send me a password reset. THAT, never arrives.

        This went on for four weeks. I kept telling them I could NOT access "my account". Their reset didn't open a browser, nor would it work copy/paste. Eventually, they sent a working reset. When I finally got into my account, the mixer is there, out-of-stock. However, they were still selling this 3 days AFTER I bought mine!, as I had told a friend about it. They kept sending emails saying, "delayed" (pre-corona, btw).

        It arrived yesterday.

        Never again, Kogan.

        • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 21:57

          Lol. That's so bad. It's not as if you order an appliance to use it!

          Luckily I was buying Belgium beer - the only stuff up was their system didn't deduct the $20 voucher.
          The beer arrived quickly as it wasn't from Kogan, but the marketplace.
          Eventually they paid out 2 x $20 refunds by mistake. Their systems are that bad, it was good for me!
          Wouldn't want to make a warranty claim!

  • macrocephalic on 17/03/2020 - 18:30
    +2

    I'm guessing that the "water resistant" part here isn't talking about the main product itself - which seems to be open to the rain. I guess you'd need something to hang over the top of this to provide shelter from rain?

    • RangaWal on 17/03/2020 - 22:07

      I can't see a fly in any photos online. This is a deal-breaker for me. I'll stick with my Hennessy hammock https://hennessyhammock.com/, the kids can miss out :)

      • INFIDEL on 17/03/2020 - 23:09
        +1

        Cost $29? 😉 But very nice!

        Yes this is for clear sky only use. Should be great looking up at the stars.

        Still I've got a stack of flies - 1 should serve the purpose at this low price.

  • ruprectaus on 18/03/2020 - 00:02

    mmm I had a Hennesy Hammock, awesome bit of kit… they are dozens of times more expensive though… ?

    http://www.hennessyhammock.com/

  • INFIDEL on 21/03/2020 - 16:25

    A question for those who bought:
    Was the hammock branded "EQUIP" rather than Oztrails?
    Manufactured by DEVONO BRANDS China.

    On eBay
    3.1/5 (5 reviews) - especially zipper gets stuck

    BigW store system shows same product & photo as Oztrails site. Product code for their Oztrails product is this product. Both are same as photo on this product.

    Price on Shelf $49, currently scans & online @$35.

    • illz on 21/03/2020 - 23:18

      I had the same concern when picking up today.
      Look at the pic on the oztrail site, it's the same as the bigw version. Model: FHE-MOSS-C

      Seems like either Oztrail owns the Equip brand or they just resell this hammock.

      Either way, it's awesome. I'm in it at the moment in my backyard lol.

      • INFIDEL on 21/03/2020 - 23:48

        Thanks for the consumer review!
        What - no photo?
        Comfy?

        Would recommend lubing Zip so it is easy to open (main complaint in reviews - it sticks). Will extend life of zip. I use a CRC Silicon spray.

        Asked BigW - they were surprised by difference between their description & product brand.

        My guess it is imported by & sold locally by Oztrail (at Brisbane Airport).

        Found the EqupOutdoors site with 3 photos & specs (us$50)
        https://www.equipoutdoors.com/product-page/mosquito-hammock-…

        Hope you read & agreed to the warning label - you agree not to make any claim against Equip for any injury using the hammock!
        So play safely!!

        Was at the Bay today in Brissie - tempted to put up between trees on the waterfront (33C) to catch the breeze 🌴=😎=🌴 but was crowded.

        Have mounting at home for existing $9.58 "Brazilian" fabric hammock - will try in morning.

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