Would you sleep in this tree tent?


We take a look at the Tentsile Stingray tree tent. Would you sleep in it?
Most of us hit the road for an outdoor trip that allows us to rejuvenate. No phones and no cellular data. No microwaves or flushing toilets. Just yourself and nature spending some much-needed, quality time together. Want to take it to the next level? Nothing says immersing yourself in the outdoors like sleeping in a tree tent.
Quite possibly one of the coolest innovations I’ve seen so far in tents, the Tentsile Stingray tent allows you to sleep in and amongst the trees. This cross between a hammock and a tent can fit three people above ground for a slumber that’s literally suspended in the air. Heights give you the heebie-jeebies? Don’t worry, you don’t have to tie the tent up high if you prefer to just hang it a quarter of the way up a tree trunk.
We know the first question that comes to mind is, “is this tree tent going to hold up?”
What could ruin your camping trip more than plunging to the ground in the middle of the night?
Thankfully, the unique 3-point anchoring system has your back (literally.) It creates a taut fabric base to sleep on and will hold up to 440 kilograms. Although you picture a hard floor due to being strung up tight, the triangular-shaped tree tent floor allows enough give to create a comfy base. In fact, just like a hammock, it cradles your body. After all, a rest before a big day of adventuring is like gold.
20+m of seatbelt webbing works to reinforce the floor, creating strength for the tent. It also helps to create a separate sleeping bay so you won’t be rolling into the middle of the tent and being crushed by your sleeping partner. Even more, the underfloor straps balance out any weight differences.
For water sport enthusiasts, the Tentsile Stingray tree tent is an awesome addition to a sporty, camping trip agenda. Often when you’re at a river or lake it’s a challenge to find flat ground to set your tent up on. The Tentsile Stingray tent can be set up on the banks of rivers and streams.
We know a lot more goes into a tent than just your body, especially if you’re on the road for a prolonged period of time. The Tentsile Stingray tree tent features 3 internal storage nets which are ideal for holding small personal items like phones, cameras and toiletries. There are also 3 underfloor storage nets that can take backpacks, shoes and clothes.
Many people opt for a rooftop tent to get up and away from the creepy crawlies who roam the dirt. Just like the rooftop tent, you’ll be up in the air and away from anything that may be slithering by that we don’t wish to come in contact with. The tree tent also comes with a built-in no-see-um insect mesh to keep away flying insects, especially those pesky mosquitoes.
If the weather conditions are your concern, rest assured that the 5,000HH rainfly completely encloses the tent, keeping you comfy and dry. Even the heaviest downpours that we’ve been seeing on the east coast courtesy of La Nina are no match. The rainfly extends outwards from the tree tent which provides an additional dry area located underneath the tent. You can use this area to your advantage to store your gear or act as a covered living space.
So the kids have persuaded you into buying them a Tentsile Stingray tree tent as a permanent treehouse in the backyard. Unfortunately, it’s not intended to be a permanent structure and is rated for 2,500 hours of UV exposure. When you add up the time, this equates to a load of camping trips and adventures where your Tentsile Stingray tent can be your place of rest. For now, you’ll have to stick to the traditional wooden treehouse in the backyard for the little ones.
Whether you’re looking for a cool, new innovative way to camp or you just want to connect with nature, there’s no denying that the Tentsile Stingray tent is a cool thing to try! The only question left to ask is, would you sleep in this tree tent?