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            <title type="text">Packraft and hammocks: The perfect combo for your outdoor adventure</title>
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                                            Hammocks are the ideal companion, whether you&#039;re exploring rivers or trekking through the wilderness. They offer minimal packing effort and maximum outdoor enjoyment. Here’s why a hammock can enhance your packrafting adventure and the benefits it brings. 
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                 Hammocks are the ideal companion, whether you&#039;re exploring rivers or trekking through the wilderness. They offer minimal packing effort and maximum outdoor enjoyment. Here’s why a hammock can enhance your packrafting adventure and the benefits it brings. 
 What is Packraft? 
 Packrafting involves traveling with an inflatable, lightweight boat that’s easy to transport. Whether you&#039;re paddling through wild rivers or crossing lakes, packrafting opens up new possibilities for adventures off the beaten path. But what makes a hammock the perfect addition? Simple: packrafting and outdoor hammocks share the same minimalist approach—lightweight, compact, and incredibly versatile.   
 Advantages of Hammocks for Packrafting 
 Hammocks offer numerous benefits, making your packrafting adventure even more enjoyable. 
  1.&amp;nbsp;Lightweight and compact  
 Every gram counts in packrafting. An ultralight outdoor hammock provides a sleeping spot that takes up minimal space in your backpack and adds almost no weight.  AMAZONAS Ultra-Light Hammocks  often weigh less than a kilogram and pack down small—perfect for stashing in your boat or backpack. 
 2.&amp;nbsp;Protection from mosquitoes and weather 
  With an integrated mosquito net, you’re well-protected from insects, especially near water where you’ll often take breaks during your paddle. Many outdoor hammocks can also be paired with tarps for rain and sun protection—ideal for unpredictable weather in the wild.   
 3. Hammocks make wildcamping possible 
 While wild camping with tents is often prohibited in Germany, overnighting in a hammock is usually tolerated. With an outdoor hammock, you can enjoy nature without breaking the rules—perfect for adventurers who love freedom. 
 4.&amp;nbsp;Flexible sleeping options 
 Unlike tents, hammocks don’t require flat ground. Whether between two trees by the riverbank or in a forest, you can set up your sleeping spot quickly and flexibly. This is especially useful in areas with rocky or wet terrain. 
 5.&amp;nbsp;Adventure with comfort 
 Packrafting is demanding, and at the end of a long day, you want to rest comfortably. A high-quality AMAZONAS hammock provides a comfortable sleeping spot that supports your back, especially when using the   Brazilian diagonal lying technique  . Plus, you can relax during the day by flipping the mosquito net down - perfect for a break. With our XXL hammocks, you can even relax with a partner. 
   
  Photos: Jens Breuer  
 Tips for Your Next Packrafting Adventure with a Hammock 
  • Choose the right spot:  Look for two sturdy trees about 3–4 meters apart.  • Rain protection:  Use a tarp to shield yourself and your gear from rain.  • Safety first:  Avoid hanging your hammock over dangerous areas like steep slopes or water. 
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 Conclusion: Why Hammocks Are Perfect for Packrafting 
 An   ultralight hammock with a mosquito net   is the ideal solution for packrafting adventures. It combines comfort, lightness, and flexibility—everything you need for your trip. Our AMAZONAS Ultra-Light Hammocks are designed for outdoor enthusiasts who value quality and functionality. 
 Try it out and discover the freedom of the wild! 
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                            <updated>2025-01-29T11:00:00+01:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Ultra-light hammock in the van or camper – five reasons why you should always...</title>
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                                            An ultra-light outdoor hammock has become a must-have accessory in a bus, van or camper! Here are the five ultimate reasons why you should take a compact outdoor hammock with you when travelling in your motorhome.
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                  These are the five benefits of having an ultra-light hammock in your van  
  1. An  ultra-light hammock  saves space  Rolled up to the size of a drinks can, a hammock&amp;nbsp;made of parachute silk, takes up hardly any space even in a crowded bus or van. 
  2. An ultra-light hammock saves weight  On a motorhome or van trip, every kilo counts, because of the risk of overloading. Our outdoor hammocks weigh about as much as a packet of butter. 
  3. A hammock replaces outdoor furniture  Anyone travelling with a camper or bus spends a lot of time outside in front of the camper. In this setting, the hammock can not only replace a deck chair, it is also much more comfortable. 
  4. A  hammock  gives you distance  No matter how much you love your camper or van, sometimes you need some space from the bus or your fellow travellers. A travel hammock offers the perfect option to get away from it all! 
  5. A  hammock  can replace a bed  Especially on hot nights, when it’s too stuffy in the camper, you can definitely spend a night in the hammock under the open sky. If you   use the Brazilian lying technique  , nothing stands in the way of your having a restful night with a straight back! 
   Click here to find out about further advantages of an ultra-light outdoor hammock!   
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                            <updated>2022-04-04T09:30:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Destination Delta – a trip down the Amazon</title>
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                                            Two young adventurers are planning a complete crossing of the Amazon basin for September 2021! They want to draw attention to the unique nature of the rainforest, as well as to environmental problems and the inhumane treatment of indigenous tribes. They will be spending the ni...
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                 Julian Naidu and Konstantin Pissarsky are two students who fell in love with the Amazon and the rainforest during their year of voluntary service overseas in Ecuador in 2017. Three years later, they plan to return and cross the Amazon to the Atlantic Ocean in a canoe. 
     ‘...The unique biodiversity, the enormous trees and the sheer beauty of nature fascinated us, and even back then it occurred to us that one day we would like to cross the Amazon rainforest completely...   ...Back in Germany, we became particularly aware of the tragic side of the Amazon’s future. Reports are piling up about the clearing of huge areas of forest in Brazil, leaking oil pipelines in Ecuador and indigenous tribes being harassed and expelled from their land...   The plan is to start paddling in September 2021 from the west of the Amazon basin in Ecuador, and then follow the course of the river further and further down until we reach the Atlantic.’  
 Julian Naidu, 06.09.2020 
 Julian contacted us in September 2020 and asked for support in the form of hammocks, mosquito nets and the   experience of Matthias, our founder, who had done exactly the same thing years ago  . At that time, Matthias spent several weeks travelling the Amazon in a dugout canoe. AMAZONAS was born out of these experiences. Matthias recognised a kinship with the two explorers and immediately agreed to support the lads with their  ‘Destination Delta’  project. 
 We supplied them with our outdoor hammocks and tarps, which are specially designed for longer tours with many overnight stays in them. You can read about their experiences in their first   test report   here. 
 The two of them will be sleeping in our hammocks for many nights on their tour. It all depends on the right lying technique!&amp;nbsp; If you want to know more about this, click here for the   Brazilian lying technique  . 
   
 We are excited about this trip, and look forward to more reports from Julian and Konstantin! 
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                            <updated>2021-03-30T09:00:00+02:00</updated>
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