Why I like to go hammock camping

[kev]

After my buddies and I saw some water moccasins next to a slew, I decided its better to sleep in a hammock, or in a tent, then where snakes can get into your sleeping bags.

YouTube - Why I like to go hammock camping

[Blammo]

I haven't owned a tent since the seventies.
Hammocks are the way to go.
I use Clarks.

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by Blammo

I haven't owned a tent since the seventies.
Hammocks are the way to go.
I use Clarks.

whaahoo im just getting into hammocks and loving every minute.. i pretty much gave up my king size bed for a grand trunk ul . i am now looking at the warbonnet blackbird. .also reading up on sewing up a underquilt .i refuse to sleep on the ground ever again ..unlees absolutly have too.

[Mark7211]

I go hammock camping in both warm and cold weather. I always pack a small tarp to hang over the hammock to keep rain or bugs from falling on me during the night.

[Grevlin]

Wanted to say thanks Kev,

Your vid got me on the hunt for a hammock, and I received this one a few days ago:

http://www.mosquitohammock.com/junglehammock.html

Its compact and fairly light and straps to the bottom of my pack nicely. I'm looking forward to putting it to use.

[Bobba]

Looks great and comfortable!

[Helix]

Grevlin ... how do you like the rain fly ? I already have a hammock with net. Their rain fly appears to be a godd buy give size vs cost. .. any thoughts or first impressions ?

Thanks,
Helix

[Grevlin]

Originally Posted by Helix

Grevlin ... how do you like the rain fly ? I already have a hammock with net. Their rain fly appears to be a godd buy give size vs cost. .. any thoughts or first impressions ?

Thanks,
Helix

I really like the size and shape of the fly. It seems large enough and is pretty light. The whole package (hammock and fly) is about 1' x 9" and weighs around 2.5-3 pounds. I consider it essential for a bob.

And it's camo and matches well in my area for the majority of the year.

I saw nothing but great reviews for it before I bought it.

[letsgetreal]

The tropical floor of Florida is not a good place to sleep on the ground, either.

[fallacist]

Originally Posted by letsgetreal

The tropical floor of Florida is not a good place to sleep on the ground, either.

or without a mosquito net. I use http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40683

[Discordish]

Originally Posted by fallacist

or without a mosquito net. I use http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40683

I just bought the Byer version of that... I love it! After seeing Kev's Youtube Video, Hammock camping is the way to go.

[wildcatsdt]

i good thing to think about is to get one of those tent cots... they keep you off the ground, sort of light weight, and they keep a roof over your head

[justin_baker]

Eek, snakes. I always have scary thoughts of a rattlesnake crawling in my sleeping bag.

[Shreek222]

Hammock is always a good choice if wanting to drop weight in a pack. Hammocks are also a very comfortable option, but your encironment will play a major factor in whether or not is is a good option. In cold weather a pad is necessary as air is a horrible insulator and having that much under you is a garantee of being cold. If it were to rain is there room to change? hang out for hours? waiting for the rain to stop? Is there adequate trees to set up? many questions come up when determining if a hammock is a viable option
they also have many pluses lightweight, quick set up, works on hard ground or uneven terrain

[dizi]

youd be surprised how hard it is to find the right trees to tie between. first night i really used my mosquito hammock (the claytor) in the field i had to set up on the ground in a sandy buggy ticky river bed. wasnt too terrible but took my forever to dial in. the sandy soil kept me from putting any real support system in for the netting so i had to stack rocks and prop sticks and use packs to elevate the sides. it was crazy but it worked. next 2 nights i hung and was much happier.

hammocks are awesome.

[Swamp_Hiker]

We use nothing but hammocks.. especially since we camp in the swamp, hard ground can be a hard thing to come across.. and the reptiles, amphibians, and boars like to sniff your rear if your on the ground.

[S.P.Q.R.]

Originally Posted by dizi

youd be surprised how hard it is to find the right trees to tie between. first night i really used my mosquito hammock (the claytor) in the field i had to set up on the ground in a sandy buggy ticky river bed. wasnt too terrible but took my forever to dial in. the sandy soil kept me from putting any real support system in for the netting so i had to stack rocks and prop sticks and use packs to elevate the sides. it was crazy but it worked. next 2 nights i hung and was much happier.

hammocks are awesome.

lol yeah sometimes. A few weeks ago I could not for the life of me find the right trees, so I just pulled out the paracord and extended my hammock lines. I figure if you carry enough cord you can string up anywhere, doesn't matter what it looks like, eh?

[Packitup]

Originally Posted by Swamp_Hiker

We use nothing but hammocks.. especially since we camp in the swamp, hard ground can be a hard thing to come across.. and the reptiles, amphibians, and boars like to sniff your rear if your on the ground.

That is a NICE looking outfit right there!!!!

[Swamp_Hiker]

Thanks, its comfortable and stuffs away well.

[TANSTAF1]

I like hammocks, but mostly I use them on my porch, but have never used them while camping. While I don't have to worry about snakes or scorpions, I do have to worry about sub-zero temperatures so they would not be good for cold weather camping.

While most places I have gone camping there are ample trees from which to hang them, I am curious if people have been happy with hanging them from poles set in the ground with guy lines to hold the pole upright. Do you need more than two per pole?