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Q&A What is the most effective way to keep warm in a Hammock in below freezing weather?

I've hammock camped twice in below freezing weather, between 10 F and 25 F (-12C and -4C). The first time using a closed-cell foam (CCF) pad and the second time using a full size underquilt. I'm h...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by tertius‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tent or hammock safer from lightning?

If a lightning storm is coming, and you had a tent and a hammock/tarp with you, which would you choose, based only on relative safety from lightning?

6 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Don Branson‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Sleeping in twos in one hammock

My girlfriend and I both like sleeping in hammocks in the outdoors. We now sleep in two separate hammocks. However, I've seen many hammocks that are designed, or at least make it possible to sleep ...

9 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by Ben‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Advantages to hammock camping on multi-night trips

This question asks what the downsides are to hammock camping, but doesn't really address the reasons why you would want to sleep in a hammock to camp. Let's say I'm backpacker new to the idea of s...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by manoftheson‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Using roof rails to set up hammock

Has anyone experience with attaching a hammock to roof rails of a regular car? I just bought a hammock for my next camping trip. I will be traveling mostly by car and sleep in a tent but wanted so...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Jon Isr‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the downsides to sleeping in a hammock on a multi-day hike?

I've read that hammocks are a very light way to travel through the wilderness. You just need the hammock, a cover, and a light sleeping bag, but there must be disadvantages compared to taking a ten...

11 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Ross‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to tie nylon straps to trees of unknown diameter

When outdoors with my hammock, I prefer to set everything up with a pair of nylon tree straps. It gives things a more secure feeling and I've heard it's better for the trees too since the cordage w...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Arash Howaida‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Hammock sleeping

I love camping and backpacking and have always wondered if it would be better to use a hammock instead of a tent. I want to know if a hammock is a viable replacement for a tent if you don’t care h...

0 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by JIMMYPlay‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should I be worried about bears when sleeping in a hammock?

I'm going on a multi day backpacking trip and I am planning on taking only a backpacking hammock instead of a tent. When I mentioned this to a friend of mine he jokingly referred to me as a bear t...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by brh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to stow backpack and boots whilst in a hammock?

I'm contemplating using a hammock for my next trip, usually I'd keep my backpack and boots with me inside when I sleep to keep them dry. Is there room in a hammock for a backpack and boots? Or is ...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the basic considerations for hammock camping?

Considering just taking a hammock (Grand Trunk double) and tarp on my next camping trip. I wondered what things I am likely to miss/get wrong for the first hammock camp? The location is likely t...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Venture2099‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Minimum equipment recommendations for hammock camping

I'm looking to try out some hammock camping on our next trip to the wilderness, but I don't have any of the gear yet. I could buy it all, but as it's a trial run it might not make sense to pour a ...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Brad Koch‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How much colder is hammock vs. sleeping in a tent?

I just got my first hammock and am eager to try it out! I don't have an underquilt, I was planning to use my current bag and foam pad. In a tent, they would be on the lower end of comfortable for t...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by user812786‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a hammock ridgeline and how do I use it?

I'm working my way into ultralight backpacking (Knee problems) and have taken interest in hammock camping to drop weight during the summer months. I've hung and slept in hammocks before and found t...

5 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Zach L‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to join two pieces of rope in an adjustable tight loop?

I'm looking to use a piece of paracord as a ridge/sag line in my hammock setup, to do this I want to be able to tie the two ends together in a fashion that will allow me to alter the length of the ...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Which kind of rope should I buy to make an ultralight hammock suspension system?

I have bought a ultralight travel hammock and now I need to buy a rope to hang it. My weight is about 200 pounds (90 kg) and I want to have the lightest ropes to support my weight, but I'm confused...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Ivan‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can a cooler (warm weather) sleeping bag be used when combined with a warmer (cold weather) under quilt for hammock camping?

My general question is as such: If I use a 30°F (-1°C) under quilt with my hammock, would I be fine using a 50°F (10°C; or higher) sleeping bag as a "top quit" during 30°F (-1°C) winter nights? My ...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Cmpsnetsua‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Homemade top quilt with variable stuffing

Reading the instructions here about making my own sleeping bag/top quilt and it got me thinking, if I can make a temporary seal on one end (Velcro, buttons, zips, etc) I could vary the amount of st...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Chris J‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What ropes could I use to suspend a hammock?

I use paracord for a lot of stuff but looking for something stronger, for holding up a hammock. I'm thinking it would need to be 1000lb strength or stronger. Would type IV paracord (850lb strength...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Clay Nichols‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Review of Hammock setup sketch

I'm trying to visualise how to setup my first hammock and what kit I will need (excluding tarp and underlay) can you check my sketch below (excuse the simplistic style) and confirm that I have cove...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris J‭

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Q&A How do I attach a hammock to trees?

On my next vacation, I will be camping in a tent on a designated campsite. I saw somebody use a hammock for lounging during the day last time, so quickly got a cheap hammock from eBay, with a "let'...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by rumtscho‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Question gear sleeping hammock
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Q&A Do snakes try to get in hammocks?

I use an ENO hammock when I camp and I have always wondering if a snake would want to slither into my hammock while I'm sleeping. Note that this hammock is open, as opposed to a Hennessy hammock, w...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where is it possible to use a hammock in the UK?

I have a hennessy hammock which is great, but so far I have always taken my tent along too... as it is rare that campsites have trees the correct distance apart, or let you pick a pitch with the fe...

3 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Loofer‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What features should I consider when evaluating a hammock-tent hybrid?

I have seen a number of hammock posts which replace the traditional tent structure by incorporating a waterproof bivi as top cover. Have any Outdoors.SE used a system of that description and can...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Venture2099‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Use of gore-tex for a DIY Double-layer hammock

I'm planning to sew my own double-layer hammock. I found a simple pattern here: http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/hammock-guide/ I was thinking about modifying it a bit, to have the bottom layer...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by kender‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

Question diy gore-tex hammock
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Q&A Making own Hammock

I have been looking but unable to find a good video or step by step with photos to make my own Hammock. I have a ton of paracord lying around and plan on using that, but I'd really like a guide and...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by MaskedPlant‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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