ChrisJHC wrote:Cons: a bit more fiddly to set up compared to a tent. You need two trees (or objects to hang from).
ChrisJHC wrote:Tier Gear in Tasmania is a great place to start.
ChrisJHC wrote:Also, have a look at hammockforums.net for information overload.
ChrisJHC wrote:And finally, the first thing to learn is that you sleep diagonally in a camping hammock which means you end up flat rather than bent like a banana.
Kott wrote:One thing that I really like about tents is that its my space, my little home...with hammocks you seem to be flopping in the wind under a tarp....seems like one is out in the open?
How does that feel, look from you hammokers perspective?
neilmny wrote:Being a side sleeper I've got no chance if you have to sleep on your back.
Pity as they look like they are easier to set up compared to tent (flat ground etc. required)
Happy Pirate wrote:I've been trying solo hammocking here in Vic this year and would only go back to a tent if sharing with a partner or in serious bad weather. The level of comfort is second to none and I love the 'guerrilla camping' aspect of being able to hang in the bush, over a stream or wherever and not needing a defined camp.
I bought a cheap silk and mesh hammock off Ali Express for $30 and it is light, comfortable and better designed than my $100 Ferrino. It would be a great way to try it out on a budget.
north-north-west wrote:That is one place I would never hang a hammock, even if I was into them. Because you just know that at some stage you're going to get up in the night needing to wring out the bladder, and you'll go the wrong way . . .
Huntsman247 wrote:north-north-west wrote:That is one place I would never hang a hammock, even if I was into them. Because you just know that at some stage you're going to get up in the night needing to wring out the bladder, and you'll go the wrong way . . .
All you need is a catheter and a tube.
Happy Pirate wrote:I've been trying solo hammocking here in Vic this year and would only go back to a tent if sharing with a partner or in serious bad weather. The level of comfort is second to none and I love the 'guerrilla camping' aspect of being able to hang in the bush, over a stream or wherever and not needing a defined camp.
I bought a cheap silk and mesh hammock off Ali Express for $30 and it is light, comfortable and better designed than my $100 Ferrino. It would be a great way to try it out on a budget.
Kott wrote:Thats great idea...Can you remember that brand you got?
north-north-west wrote:That is one place I would never hang a hammock, even if I was into them. Because you just know that at some stage you're going to get up in the night needing to wring out the bladder, and you'll go the wrong way . . .
WetSocks wrote:Stumbled upon this https://owlypacks.com it checked a whole lot of boxes straight away.
Hammock, rainfly, ground option without resorting to a bivvy. 2 person.
WetSocks wrote:Yeah but I needed a pack too. So I brought the whole lot.
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