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re: Hammocks Are All The Rage Now
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:04 pm to Teague
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:04 pm to Teague
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but I'd read some unbiased reviews by people who have used them a season or two. A lot of people say they're uncomfortable. I don't see how they can be worse than sleeping on the lumpy, hard ground, but who knows.
Probably having your back curved while sleeping.
Who sleeps on the hard ground?
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:23 pm to LSUintheNW
I used a Hennessy Hammock in the mid 2000s on a few section hikes on the AT. Easier to find two trees to make camp than find a flat piece of smooth level ground. It was comfortable for a back sleeper. It is designed so you lay level and not bowed like a normal hammock. Can't say it is more comfortable than a tent and my inflating sleeping pad.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:44 pm to SirSaintly
I almost always camp with one now instead of my tent
Posted on 8/18/17 at 8:00 pm to LSUintheNW
I have a Lawson. It can be used on the ground or suspended. And it doesn't feel like I'm trapped as it holds a flatter sleeping surface.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:23 pm to Teague
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I've started to see a lot of people switching back to tents
While I really like the idea of being off the ground and the simplicity of a hammock, I can't sleep in one for the life of me. Being restricted to sleeping on my back doesn't work for me at all. I'm a side and stomach sleeper. It's like a form of torture being confined to one position.
Posted on 8/19/17 at 2:01 am to Chuker
You need an bridge hammock. Check out Warbonnet Outdoors and their Ridge Runner. I have one. It's great.
Posted on 8/19/17 at 2:03 am to AlxTgr
I post there regularly. I went down the hammock rabbit hole about six years ago. That site is mostly to blame. I rarely sleep in a tent anymore. It's insane how customizable a hammock sleep system is.
This post was edited on 8/19/17 at 2:04 am
Posted on 8/22/17 at 8:29 am to SirSaintly
Posted on 8/22/17 at 8:43 am to SirSaintly
I have a Bear Butt and an ENO.
Quality, durability and performance of both have been outstanding.
Bear Butt at half the cost of the ENO is the better value.
Quality, durability and performance of both have been outstanding.
Bear Butt at half the cost of the ENO is the better value.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 9:08 am to SirSaintly
ENO is a good starter hammock to learn the basics and get a feel for hammock camping. If it is something you do enjoy I'd recommend moving up to the warbonnet or the hennessy brand. I started using hammocks about 12 years ago and unless I am camping on the beach, I never use a tent. If you go with the Hennessy go ahead and upgrade the tarp to a larger size. Personally, I prefer the warbonnet for the extra room and because I like the flexibility of being able to have my legs more horizontal. The HH and WB also have good quality mosquito nets.
If you are going to be doing any winter camping just make sure you test your setup in your backyard before your trip. Your sleeping bag will not provide the same insulation on your back in a hammock so you have to account for that. I have the double layer warbonnet so I just use a sleeping pad or an old sleeping bag stuffed between the two layers.
Ethics - Several camping areas around the country have started prohibiting hammocks due to the damage to trees or people changing clothes outside their hammocks in view of others. Just make sure you always use a quality tree strap and be discreet when changing. I hiked the A.T. in 09 and there were only two of us that started with a hammock. By the time we got to Maine I would estimate 30% of the hikers had hammocks. With that many users, it doesn't take many bad apples to do a considerable amount of damage.
Hammockforums.net is a great forum to get info and to find out about local meets. There are also reviews of many products to help you decide on your investment.
If you are going to be doing any winter camping just make sure you test your setup in your backyard before your trip. Your sleeping bag will not provide the same insulation on your back in a hammock so you have to account for that. I have the double layer warbonnet so I just use a sleeping pad or an old sleeping bag stuffed between the two layers.
Ethics - Several camping areas around the country have started prohibiting hammocks due to the damage to trees or people changing clothes outside their hammocks in view of others. Just make sure you always use a quality tree strap and be discreet when changing. I hiked the A.T. in 09 and there were only two of us that started with a hammock. By the time we got to Maine I would estimate 30% of the hikers had hammocks. With that many users, it doesn't take many bad apples to do a considerable amount of damage.
Hammockforums.net is a great forum to get info and to find out about local meets. There are also reviews of many products to help you decide on your investment.
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