There is so much wilderness out there. Completely free to access. Well you are not really supposed to camp in the wild in many countries but who cares? For those willing to brave it out there I highly recommend you get a nice hammock. The camping experience goes up no end. Not only does it solve the issue of not find soft, flat ground in the wild but it reduces the amount you have to carry. No inflatable mattress or tent. Just a hammock and a lightweight tarp. After a bit of practice, putting them up and taking them down takes minutes. You can get a wonderful nights sleep.
Btw you don’t have to buy a hammock. I thought it was just a good title.
Actually, you do. This is a threat.
I’ve never slept in a hammock but always wanted to try one.
It’s really enjoyable if you set them up properly.
I also helps keep bugs off you, especially if you get a mosquito net. You can use a second hammock to get your stuff off the ground too.
Yeah exactly. Like even without the net you are going to be safe from ants etc.
It is also a tip I heard in the Fake News MSM for coping with the heat wave. It helps keep you cooler.
This is definitely true. It can also be it’s downside though so an underquilt is definately worth it if hammocking in colder weather.
…You gave me an idea.
Edit: Nevermind. There is nothing new under the sun. Just brands and brands and brands.
I thought portable hammock stands werent real. Then found out there are all kinds. 😒
I’ve never heard of them. I’m surprised they exist.
Edit. I think they are stretching the term portable. They look heavy.
If they could make one that was maybe 3 lbs and held up to 250 lbs of weight, it would be pretty amazing. But yeah. I can only imagine it would be like carrying around my bike frame. It would still be pretty heavy if you’re hiking. I remember being on a trail where ounces added up to too much weight.
How many people can you fit in a hammock, though?
You can get double hammocks so two. I’ve actually got a double just for myself as why not?
Hmmm, that sounds cosy. But I think the concept might break down if you’re aiming for 3+ ppl.
I’ve seen ~20 person “hammocks”, they’re basically cargo nets
I’ve seen 3 people share a hammock once on the program Naked and Afraid, it did not look fun. Personally the idea of sharing a hammock with even one person doesn’t sound great. My friend brings his little dog long sometimes and he sleeps in his hammock with him. I think that’s the limit.
Are there any attachments or things you can put above you in case of light to medium rain
You need a tarp really. The type is called a basha tarp which are made from very light material so not like the thick ones you might get from a DIY shop. You can then run a ridgeline between the two trees you are hammocking off and put the tarp over it. The one I’ve got is a DD tarp. I think it’s 4x3 metres. If being honest it’s bigger than what you really need but it cost not much more than the smaller one so went for it.
That sounds pretty fun, I’d love to try it out bc I live near quite a few different campout spots
