If when exploring the great outdoors you prefer to keep things simple, disturb your surroundings as little as possible or perhaps just like to try something new, then a hammock might be a more suitable place to lay your head down at night than a traditional tent. It is more compact and light-weight, but you will need to consider your terrain - this isn’t going to work on the beach or at a music festival, you need trees or some super conveniently placed telegraph poles.

The Draumr 3.0 (which is Old Norse for the word ‘dream’) from Amok (which is Danny Dyer for the word ‘hammock’), unlike regular hammocks that lay with your head and toes pointing towards the trees, has you lay perpendicular to the trees (not 100% that’s the right word but I’m standing by it!) It comes with a bug net and a suspension system, and it’s worth getting the Tarp 3.0 for weather protection and an inflatable insulated pad, but we will have a look at those in a bit.

Like all Amok equipment, the Draumr was created by enthusiastic Norwegian outdoor engineers. It allows you to lay in your favourite sleeping position: flat, on your side, back or front, and if you just want to enjoy your surroundings and take a load off your feet for a while, you can adjust the straps to turn the hammock upright like a chair. The integrated bug net has a YKK zip, the suspension straps have 10 kN carabiners and tree huggers are included. It is easy to get the hang of and soon putting it up will be a breeze.

On the inside you will find a bottle holder and storage pockets for all your gear, and for a stress-free pack-down there is a large pack-sack (no need for time-wasting when wrestling it back into the bag.) There is also a handle and backpack attachment points for easy transportation. It is made from 70D Ripstop Nylon and weighs 1.3kg with both the bug net and suspension kit - it can take a max weight of up to 150kg and is suitable for people up to 6’2”, but if you need longer you can order the XL. There are also two different sized pockets for the pad - 77 x 25 x 4 inches or 72 x 20 x 2,7 inches - and there is a list of suitable pads on their website.

The Amok Fjøl LW Inflatable Insulated Pad is a suitable sleeping pad is inflatable with a synthetic insulation. Suitable for three seasons, it has a thick, long and wide tubular design which is lovely and comfortable. It can be inflated very quickly with an included pump bag whilst preventing humidity from your breath affecting the insulation and causing it to deflate slightly as the air cools. This too comes with its own spacious pack-sack and repair kit - it will add another 1kg to your pack weight and another 4.3L.

The Tarp 3.0 will provide you with protection from the elements - it can be set up using two trekking poles or attached between two trees. It has cord adjusters and guy-lines that are attached. Constructed from 40D Ripstop Nylon, it weighs 596g, including six lightweight stakes and will add another 1.15L to your gear. The Draumr 3.0 with pad and tarp isn’t going to save you much more weight or space than one-man tent, however let’s not forget that it doubles up as a seat and also reduces the impact you leave on your surroundings. Plus, it is super comfy and let’s be honest rather fun!

We found the entire kit easy to set up, adjust and pack down. It has a high level of construction; the bug netting is very useful and allows you to check your phone or use a reading light without immediately getting swamped by mozzies. A great hammock for those who are looking for something a little different whilst at the same time remaining practical and comfortable. RRP Draumr 3.0 Hammock (€279.00), Draumr 3.0 Tarp (€119.00), Fjøl LW Inflatable Insulated Pad (€99.00)

4.8 out of 5

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Pros

Flat lay on your side, back and stomach

Chair mode

Integrated bug net

Bottle holder and storage pockets

Easy to set up

Quick adjustable straps

Available in 3 colours

Waterproof tarp with stakes

Sleeping pad- fast inflation with pump bag