The MerryLax double camping hammock was described as a portable nylon hammock supplied with suspension straps and carabiners. The important limitation in assessing this older model is its documentation: the previous article gave conflicting load figures, and a current manufacturer manual for the exact version was not established during this review.
This review covers the older model linked under ASIN B06ZXZY7W7. It is a review of the available product description, not evidence of hands-on testing or a statement that the product has been discontinued.
Features in the older description
The original listing details described a fabric bed roughly 118 by 78 inches, an approximately two-pound package, straps and aluminum carabiners. Orange and green were mentioned as color choices. Those details help identify the older product but should be checked against the label and contents of the item actually being sold.
The potential convenience is straightforward: a wide gathered-end bed and included suspension can reduce the number of separate purchases for a lounging setup. For hiking, however, check whether a quoted weight covers the entire kit or only the hammock. For camping, establish whether a rainfly, insect net or insulation is included; a photograph of a hammock does not establish those extras.
The 600-versus-660-pound problem
The earlier article alternated between a 600-pound capacity and a claim that 660 pounds had been tested. These are not interchangeable, and the article supplied no test record resolving the difference. Do not choose the larger number or interpret either as verified permission to load your hammock.
Before using an older or secondhand MerryLax, obtain instructions identifying that model and its permitted working load. The hammock, straps, connectors and anchors form one system. A stronger replacement component does not upgrade all the others. If the load limit and compatible setup cannot be established, choose equipment with traceable instructions instead.
What “double” means for comfort
The stated width suggests more fabric than a narrow single hammock, but dimensions alone cannot tell you how flat it feels or how well it fits your height. Two users will tend to move toward the same low point. A double label is not permission to put a whole family inside, even if an estimated combined weight appears below a marketing figure.
Someone buying mainly for one-person relaxation should consider usable bed length, entry and exit, and return options. Two-person sleeping comfort requires a much more demanding assessment than sitting together briefly.
Setup and care checks
Use only suitable anchors and the arrangement specified by the manufacturer. Keep the occupied hammock close to clear ground, enter gently and inspect fabric, seams, attachment points and suspension for wear. Adult supervision is needed around children; a hammock is not a play swing.
The earlier claim that mildew resistance makes damp storage harmless should not guide care. Let the fabric and straps dry thoroughly before packing. Likewise, do not machine-wash the kit just because the previous article suggested it: follow the actual care label and remove hardware only as directed.
Buying verdict
MerryLax’s described package could be convenient for casual use, but the unresolved capacity and warranty details prevent a confident recommendation for an undocumented unit. Request the exact model instructions, included-parts list and written return terms before paying. The former 4.8 rating and unconditional-refund promise were not supported by a documented test or current policy and are not retained as buying evidence.
