photohiker wrote:Phillip,
You've got the Superfly haven't you? It wouldn't take much to pitch it on the ground if you need to, especially if you normally use the poles in your avatar.
Last trip, I carried both the tent and the hammock. Used the tent 1 night out of 7. I'm now equipping myself with a fly that will be suitable for going to ground, and in future unless a tent is a requirement I plan to only carry the hammock gear with extra necessities for ground pitching (sleeping pad, groundsheet; So +4-500g). Even with that ground capability weight impost, the hammock kit is lighter than the tent kit.
Hi Michael, Sorry I have taken so long to respond. been out traveling, hiking, camping for most of this month, Returned back home this morning.
I've spent more nights in my hammock this month than any other bed and my back is thanking me for it. Some of the best sleep i've had in a long time. I'm dreading having to have to sleep in my bed tonight, that thing is like a torture machine. I'll probably end up pumping up my air bed and sleeping on it tonight.
Just wish I could have a winner with this shoe battle I'm having. might just go purchase a pair of sandshoes instead.