Can I use this with hammock stands other than the Swiftlet?

No. The Shade Kit is designed specifically for the Kammok Swiftlet stand and uses a push-button mounting system that connects to that frame. It will not attach to other brands or models.

Does the Without Tarp option include the poles?

Yes. Both variants include the poles, mounting hardware, pivot joints, caps, and travel bag. The With Tarp variant adds a UV-resistant tarp with DWR coating; the Without Tarp option lets you supply your own tarp.

What size tarp works with the Shade Kit?

The pole caps fit grommeted ridgelines on most tarps, including Kammok's Kuhli, Kuhli UL, and Kuhli Pro. You can adjust the height and angle using the push-button system and pivot joints to accommodate different tarp dimensions.

Will this protect against heavy rain?

The included tarp (in the With Tarp variant) has a DWR coating that sheds light rain and blocks sun. It is not a waterproof storm shelter, so plan for occasional showers rather than downpours.

Can I use the Shade Kit with the Dragonfly bug net?

Yes. Kammok designs the Shade Kit to pair with the Dragonfly, which adds bug protection below the tarp. Together they create an enclosed hammock lounge on the Swiftlet stand.

Swiftlet Shade Kit

Lifetime warranty

The 3-second version

Push-button poles mount to Swiftlet stand without tools
Quick-release pivots let you tilt tarp into A-frame or side-wall
Height adjusts on the fly for changing sun angle
Requires Swiftlet stand—not universal
Tarp sold separately in Without Tarp variant
Light rain only—not a storm shelter

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Add rain and sun coverage to a Swiftlet hammock stand with tool-free poles

Most hammock stands leave you at the mercy of the sun, so you either drag the whole frame under a tree or squint through the afternoon. Separate tarp systems mean guying out corners and pounding stakes, which defeats the point of a freestanding setup. The Shade Kit gives you overhead coverage that travels with the stand and adjusts without ropes or ground anchors, so you can shift the whole rig when shade moves and still stay protected. If you already own a Swiftlet and find yourself abandoning it on bright days, this is the fix.

Good gift when

Swiftlet stand owners who want shade or light rain cover
People who set up in open yards without tree canopy
Hammock loungers who move their stand around the property
Anyone combining a Dragonfly bug net for full enclosure

Skip it if Only works with Kammok's Swiftlet stand—this is a dedicated accessory, not a universal tarp pole kit

Specs

Compatibility: Kammok Swiftlet stand
Mounting: Tool-free push-button connection
Adjustment: Height and angle via push-button and pivot joint
Tarp cap compatibility: Grommeted ridgelines (fits Kuhli, Kuhli UL, Kuhli Pro)
Tarp fabric (With Tarp variant): UV-resistant with DWR coating
Storage: Included travel bag fits in Swiftlet carrying case
Warranty: Lifetime Adventure Grade guarantee

What's included

Two adjustable tarp poles
Push-button mounting hardware
Quick-release pivot joints
Pole caps for grommet attachment
Travel bag
UV-resistant tarp with DWR coating (With Tarp variant only)

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Recipient must own a Kammok Swiftlet stand for this to work.

The details

The Shade Kit transforms a Swiftlet hammock stand into a sheltered spot by adding two adjustable poles that hold a tarp overhead. Each pole locks into the stand's frame using a simple push-button mechanism, so you never hunt for bolts or brackets. A quick-release pivot joint at the top of each pole lets you tilt the tarp into an A-frame or slant it to one side, depending on where the sun sits or which way the wind blows.

The pole caps fit into the grommets along most tarp ridgelines, including Kammok's own Kuhli series. You can raise or lower the height with the same push-button system, making it easy to adjust coverage as the day moves on. The tarp option in the full kit uses UV-resistant fabric with a DWR coating, so it sheds light rain and blocks direct sun.

Every component packs into a travel bag small enough to fit inside the Swiftlet's carrying case, so the whole setup moves as one unit. You can also pair the Shade Kit with Kammok's Dragonfly netting for bug protection, turning the stand into a complete enclosed lounge. The system works with third-party tarps as long as they have grommeted ridgelines, giving you flexibility if you already own shelter fabric.

Kammok backs the Shade Kit with a lifetime Adventure Grade guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship.

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Swiftlet Shade Kit

Push-button tarp poles that mount directly to Kammok's Swiftlet stand without hardware

$169.95at kammok.com

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The 3-second version

Push-button poles mount to Swiftlet stand without tools
Quick-release pivots let you tilt tarp into A-frame or side-wall
Height adjusts on the fly for changing sun angle
Requires Swiftlet stand—not universal
Tarp sold separately in Without Tarp variant
Light rain only—not a storm shelter

Questions

Can I use this with hammock stands other than the Swiftlet?: No. The Shade Kit is designed specifically for the Kammok Swiftlet stand and uses a push-button mounting system that connects to that frame. It will not attach to other brands or models.
Does the Without Tarp option include the poles?: Yes. Both variants include the poles, mounting hardware, pivot joints, caps, and travel bag. The With Tarp variant adds a UV-resistant tarp with DWR coating; the Without Tarp option lets you supply your own tarp.
What size tarp works with the Shade Kit?: The pole caps fit grommeted ridgelines on most tarps, including Kammok's Kuhli, Kuhli UL, and Kuhli Pro. You can adjust the height and angle using the push-button system and pivot joints to accommodate different tarp dimensions.
Will this protect against heavy rain?: The included tarp (in the With Tarp variant) has a DWR coating that sheds light rain and blocks sun. It is not a waterproof storm shelter, so plan for occasional showers rather than downpours.
Can I use the Shade Kit with the Dragonfly bug net?: Yes. Kammok designs the Shade Kit to pair with the Dragonfly, which adds bug protection below the tarp. Together they create an enclosed hammock lounge on the Swiftlet stand.