8.7
What you need to know: TING Sling
We like:
The comfy wide slats of the seatbelts; the kooky but cool design; the recycling of rejected material; that it is UK-designed and made
We don't like:
The rope could be thinner and easier to tie -- that's about it
SmartPlanet judgement:
Whether you buy it for the bonkers eye-catching design, for the prospect of day-dreaming afternoons or simply to keep a few seatbelts out of landfill, it's safe to say this hammock won't disappoint. Sure, it's pricier than a Mexican hammock picked up at Glasto, but you're getting what you pay for. Namely, quality, unique design and a sustainable approach to design.
Score breakdown:
8.7
Full review:
Think hammocks and you probably think backpacking, Glasto and large versions of Rab C Nesbitt vests. This hammock made from seatbelts, by contrast, is more designer furniture than hippy accessory -- it attracted stares, compliments and questions by the bucketload during its fortnight at SmartPlanet Towers. Continue reading...
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