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Tent vs Hammock Why I perfer a hammock
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2017
- What are the pro's and con's of a tent and of a hammock? Which one would be better in a certain location or certain situation? In this video, we will take a look at those questions and more. Plus, if all situation are the same. I will show you which one I prefer and Why.
Good stuff! I just recently purchased a hammock with the bug net option. Just set it up and took a nap in it. I feel so damn good now. Makes me wonder why I haven't been sleeping in one in the past. Thank you!
A big problem with the hammock is once you get in. You never will want to get out. I went missing for days. Thank you for watching Floyd. I really appreciate it.
I was born and raised in the swamps of South Louisiana. I can remember when I used to go camping with my grandfather as young as 4 years old. I remember waking up at night and I could see the fire from the camp fire and then I could see the gators shadow on the tent wall right beside me some over 12 foot. They never bothered us but I think about that alot nowadays. I think I would choose a hammock now. There is alot of things that crawl in the swamps. I just bought a 700 hammock set up gonna see how it works. Just thought about my childhood when you said alot of things crawl on the ground. You are right. Great video. 👍
I am starting to take my Grandkids out camping. I hope that they will have the memories as you do of your Grandfather. Thank you Christopher for sharing that. What great memories.
Yes those was the best days of my life. Iam almost 50 now. Dad passed away young from a stroke so paw paw raised me. We would spend weeks in the woods hunting and fishing. He never took bath much so it sure would smell in that tent. Mixture of dead fish swamp mud spam and BO. Lol 😂. I Just bought a complete hammock set up from Superior Gear . It was alot of money but i believe you get what you pay for. That's what my drill Sergent said at boot camp. I would rather have 5 stallions than 20 jack ass. It's all about quality. 👍
I'm a big fan of hanging in a hammock for many of the reasons you mentioned. One obvious overlooked thing is what I always do when I choose a tent as my shelter. I always pack a hammock fly/tarp. You know they pack small & are light so they add virtually nothing to your tent weight & size. First thing I do, just like hanging a hammock even if my tent is extremely waterproof, I hang my tarp & pitch the tent nice & protected under it. That's just one thing you fudged a little & an oversight about the horrible issues of tent camping in the rain.
I use the tent without the rain fly (loads of ventilation) often with a tarp above & have heaps of room to sit, cook, relax & stay dry in the rain. Again, I love my hammocks probably much more than my tents but some of your arguments are misguided & easily overcome. Not the ground crawling & sleeping though. But you do save on the under quilt bulk/weight. It's a wash in the end depending on the terrain, climate & intent for your time in the outdoors.
Thank you for sharing that Imightberiding. I really appreciate it.
I personally don’t feel as vulnerable in a hammock. I solo a lot, so if something walks up, I wanna be able to see it. In a tent you’re all closed in wondering... kitten or killer?
I agree, I remember a few years ago, a couple that where in Alaska, studying bears. Were attacked in their tent and had no chance. I think I would have more of a chance in a hammock. If it isn't buggy. I will not deploy my bug net.
Backpacking With a Hammock ,We have wild pigs in the woods, bad dudes.
I never had to deal with wild pigs, accept for on the dinner plate. I have dealt with bears, wolves and moose, which can be dangerous during the rut. But never wild pigs. I heard that they can be a problem.
Duane Ledet I remember hiking in San Jacinto around 2007 in a wash and meeting a wild boar. The ended up running and climbing over a fence into a farmer's private crop field. Very scary experience.
oh yeah, the killer/bear will have a much harder time clawing through that hammock. if you are asleep it doesnt matter if you are in a hammock or a tent. if the killer/bear/wolf want to eat you its gunna get you. i prefer the tentsile tents they are a hybrid of a hammock and a tent and you can put it like 5 ft off the ground if you wanted.
The heavens opened up at Qunault Lake Washington state. It rained the entire three days. We wound up using all of our tarps and we were still soaked. We were digging irrigation ditches around our tents for drainage but the illusion that it worked was short lived. I'm not sure if the hammock would have kept me dry but I don't think I would laying in a mud puddle either.
Thanks for this video, I'm going to try a hammock real soon.
The hammock with a good tarp would of definitely kept you dry. I am hoping to a video on that subject next month. To show how much better the hammock is vs a tent. Now I am not bad mouthing the tent. I still use them here and there. There both just tools for the great outdoors. Thank you for watching Rick. I really appreciate it.
I'm at the beginnings of my transition from tent camping to hammock camping - there's still a lot to learn and more things to get, more tweaks to make to my setup so that it's how I want it.
My first night in my hammock went fairly well. My inflatable down-filled mat didn't work well with the hammock but I did manage to get a reasonable night's sleep without it. It rained in the night and I was quite dry and comfortable. Water had pooled under the hammock by morning, so it would've sucked to be in a tent.
So nice to be able to walk under the tarp rather than crawling around in the mud to get under cover, able to sit down in the hammock while cooking my dinner and making my coffee, having the headroom to put on a warm top without having to be a contortionist. Packing up and taking the hammock down under the tarp in the rain was the best "striking camp in the rain" I've ever experienced in 40-odd years of camping!
I agree. The biggest plus by far. Is a hammock in the rain. Knowledge is great. But experience is everything. Thank you for watching Wolf NZ Outdoors. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Cheers. I've gained a lot of pointers from watching your vids, before and after buying my hammock. Really enjoyed my first experience hammock camping - came away with a "shopping list" and some ideas on how I want to improve my setup, of course. Now waiting until I can afford to get a decent tarp and an underquilt.
I camped in the same tent in the Army in the 80s. GP tiny is what us doggies called them. Also camped in Northern MN starting 50 years ago. Nice video, thanks.
I have some fond memories in my old shelter half. interesting places and stories. Thanks for watching Bruce.
The Right gear for the right mission. Depending on the trip I take either a Tent or a Hammock. Great video Devil Dog.
Always improvise.
Loving these videos. I have put wall anchors in my room and slept in an Eno for the past 3 years, I love it so much I got rid of my bed. As you mention pain free sleep, when I visit my folks or have to sleep in a bed for whatever reason I always wake up with lower back pain. I also am a young guy so I know its not age!!
I am also in the process of putting up wall anchors. Thank you Kaleb for your comments.
In Western Washington, most of the cons you mentioned start to disappear: there is never a shortage of trees, it's doesn't ever really get extremely cold, and it rains a ton for most of the year (muddy ground, only the tarp gets wet as opposed to everything) so in my opinion the hammock is a great choice for my area!
You are so right Trevor. I believe the biggest pro the hammock has over the tent. Is in the rain. The tent dose not even come close.
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
Great video! My very first hammock camping experience, happened to be two nights in the pouring rain. My sleep system,and all of my gear stayed bone dry under a cheap tarp. Thanks for sharing,and thank you for your service!
Andy, I am so glad that you had a great experience hammock camping. You don't have to have expensive equipment to camp with a hammock. A cheap $10 dollar tarp from Walmart will work just fine. And thank you for your kind comments.
Thank you so much .In September I am going to bike packing from Buffalo to Albany NY. I bought a combo tent & hammock tent. I have a very bad back. I also bought the stand because I will have a trailer I will be towing. I get the tent in a few days. I was not sure how it would be on my back. Great video & thanks again. Happy trails
I am thinking about stating to use my bike for some trips. Please keep me posted on what you experience. I am with you on the back issue. If it where not for the hammock. My hiking days would be over. Thank you John for watching. I really appreciate it.
Great content here. While I'm here, I'd also like to thank you for your service.
I've got a severe scoliosis and I can tell you I have never been more comfortable lying down than when in a hammock. So much so that I've even thought about setting on up in my room. This would also make for another advantage. It would be easier to vacuum under the hammock that it is to vacuum under the bed. Making the bed would no longer be an issue either, which is a major issue with my back as of right now.
I have used the hammock in the house a few times. I would like it to be permanent. But the wife says otherwise. Thank you for watching and your comment Thrifty Survivor. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine No thanks needed. It was my pleasure.
Glad he’s backpacking in the beginning unlike the other youtubers on this subject
Thank you Primitive thrival for watching. I really appreciate it.
Spent most of my life a ground dweller, but then I found youtube hammock videos....3rd winter in a hammock coming up, i'm totally converted and I have to agree with pretty much everything you commented on, I still use a tent on the high ground when hunting (with no trees) but will opt for my hammock every time I can, Nice Vid and points well made.... + 1 sub, regards Matt
Thank you for watching, and your comments.
Maff T UK yeah I was thinking this is only good below treeline.
Which hammock did you get?
Discovered hammock camping few years back.best way , most comfy,dry way to go. If mud under hammock an arm full of leaves fixes that...everything you say bout hammock is dead on! Glad to see you show how to position yourself in hammock. Thanks for great video. I'm subscribing. And if it ain't raining we ain't training...
Hi. You have vast knowledge on hammocks. Would you consider making a playlist on your page with videos on how to get started with hammock camping? How to pick a good hammock, how to set one up, tools needed, rain tarps and how to set them up, hammock peripherals or attachments, storage or transportation of these hammocks, and how to organize a back pack for hiking. I grew up with hammocks in Mexico and love them but now that I'm in the US I've never actually used one while camping. We always used tents with our boy scout troop.
I am starting to put together a series of videos that would address those subjects. If there is anything else that you think would be helpful, please let me know. Thank you for your comments.
I have been backpack hammock camping several times and have just learned from your video that there are some things I am doing wrong and could use improvement. I would love to see some videos on set up of hammock and rain fly, etc. Laying asymmetrical to the center line of the hammock...wow, can't wait to try that!
Thank you Alan for watching. I really appreciate it.
Also, how large is your tarp?
I like a big tarp. I think it is well worth the extra ounces. Length 11 or 12 feet. Width 10 feet. I have a tarp that is 10.4 wide.
I understand perfectly about aches and pains camping. It get worse as we are. I love camping. Love the outdoors more then indoors. I'm 63 do yoga and still on great shape, but I still ache more then when I was 20 yrs younger. Great video. Love hammock camping.
The older we get. The more we have to take care of our self. I am hoping to do this and more well into my 80's ( which is in 20 years ). Someone that was very old, healthy and wise told me years ago. The secret to longevity and health is to always keep moving. Once you stop doing the things you love. Even if it is now harder to do. You will stop doing them.
It sounds like you are very wise Margaret. We need more people like you to get people active again. And to encourage them and let them know that they can do these things. Thank you for watching and sharing that. I really appreciate it.
"It's like eatin' a pizza. I have a huge pizza. It's a lotta work to eat that pizza. But, man, I enjoy it!" You, my friend, got a Like & Subscribe for that comment alone. LOL
I had L4-L5 disk surgery a few years back and still have permanent sciatic nerve damage from the herniation. For me, it's no contest. Hammock for life!
Surgeons and chiropractors should be recommending the hammock to there people. Thank you Yahu's Revus for watching. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for all your great videos! I've backpacked and camped for 45 years using tents. Because of your videos, I'm going to give Hammock camping a try. I have an ENO Hammock and it really sucks. I learned from you that it's too small. Thanks again for your informative videos!!!
If you can afford it. Always get a hammock that fits you. You will never want to get out of it. And it will last you for years. Thank you Denzil Britt for watching. I really appreciate it.
Hah that short clip of you and your wife in the tent!! 😂😂😂 Made the video for me🤣
Great info in the video. Thanks 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Matt so much for watching. I really appreciate it.
I have changed to hammock camping from a tent and agree with all of your pros and cons.
One item that you may consider adding to your tent comments is that you can pitch a tarp first and then set up the tent underneath to keep it dry.
I did mentioned it with the episode of Tent vs Hammock in the rain. Thank you Normanjones7971 though for pointing that out. And for watching. I really appreciate it.
You are opening up a whole new world of possibilities for me. I’ve been practicing ultra light backpacking for many years but as I get older it is not so comfortable anymore. I just bought a monolight hammock to try out on the trail. I’m trying to keep my base weight down. I have a great under quilt I can borrow from my Hennessy system which I think will work just fine with the lighter hammock. We’ll see! Thank you for these helpful videos. I am really enjoying them.
I started with a heavy pack when I was younger. Than worked it down to a ultra light pack. I love to hike. But I also love the camp life. Especially a fire at night time and for cooking. So now, I am a light weight backpacker. Thank you Jan for watching. I really appreciate it.
I used just a tarp once to practice setting it up with trekking poles and it was really nice. Fresh air, place for pack, place to cook, and the campground ranger said oh it's not going to rain. But it started to rain really hard. I had a beautiful view of the rain. I packed in the morning, still raining, and was dry, put on shoes, and poncho, and last I removed trekking poles, and folded tarp, and strapped to outside my pack.
It was really easy to pack up and head on. Also I had a ground plastic sheet and normal z-lite pad. I am 55 and don't mind sleeping on ground. Basically, you get used to it.
I usually use a light weight exped tent, and it is good too. There are some tents where you set up outer shell first and then hang the inner tent.
Hammocks do look comfortable. But I can see also nobody is spider 🕷 free. They can crawl on the lines that connect to the hammock or drop down from trees .
Backpacking is definitely about planning ahead.
If you like the openness of the tarp. You should give hammock camping a try. You can be in a heavy rain storm where there is server flooding. And you will still be dry. And when you pitch the tarp high. You can stand up under it to pack while staying dry. But i have to say. That is great that you can still sleep on the ground.
Thank you for watching nowayout. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine great point! In case of water run off or flooding 🤔, sleeping on the ground is my only option at the moment. It is not easy at first, and I sleep without a pillow. Once I forgot my sleeping pad and got used to it. To be honest the direct contact on mother earth was not bad.
I definitely want to try hammocking, though. Thanks for the videos.
You can still make use of your hammock setup when backpacking in non-forested areas. As long as you have your tarp and a hiking pole, you can still make a shelter. Even without any trees.
Thank you Ugandan Warrior for sharing that. Great info.
Very helpful. I was hammock camping for the first time this summer in a NH state park and had a tarp above. At 2 AM I heard a loud chuff (I was awake, could not sleep) and looked through the mosquito netting and saw some big black paws under the tarp. Lol the noises I made scared the bear off and by the time I got out of the hammock he or she was long gone. I want to try it again but I am going to do so on an island campsite in a state park up north. I know I was likely not in danger, but it was 3 feet from where I was sleeping. Appreciate the tips on the comfort.
That is a great story, and also a great experience that you will always remember. Where I live , we have a healthy population of black bears. They loved the State Parks, because the food is easy pickings. I rarely see them because I do most of my backpacking in wilderness trails, unless I am with the family.
Whoah that's intense! I think that's what they mean by Bear Burrito! If you were in a deep sleep, it probably would have started sniffing around your butt and stuck it's head into the hammock and started sniffing around your face and crotch. Am I helping your Bear Burrito fear? lol
The thing I feel sometimes is that if you get into a "situation", you're really stuck in a hammock as if you're wearing a straight jacket while rolled up in blankets on the floor. If shit goes down, you're all rolled up like a sausage and can't even begin to fight OR flight. Bear Burrito. Ah still not helping eh? XD
Michael O'Mahony Whoa! Now that is scary and way too close. I've seen a bear and her cub while hiking, she was on the trail in front of me. The other 9 folks in my group were resting behind me around a bend in the trail so they couldn't see me. I looked up and there she was, a minute later her little cub showed up. All I could think was this is so cool I need to take pictures. So I took off my backpack to find my camera and clicked away. Sure got the heart going though. They finally walked away from me still on the trail. I went back to the the rest of the people still resting, showed them the pics on my phone and asked what're you doing? You missed the bears! haha. As the only female it was funny to see the men suddenly get all protective of the boys.
But getting surprised at night would be scary. Where do you put your pack since there doesn't seem to be room in the hammock? I wouldn't want the bears getting into that.
And how did you handle wolves? Yikes
Oho! Mosquito netting. Makes sense. I was looking for that answer about how you all deal with the bugs. I'll need to watch more of these vids.
One major benefit is when wild camping in wooded hills - when there isn't a flat place to be found gravity helps you. :)
Also I think that you missed a hybrid option. That's tarp camping, which you'd obviously do like now with a hammock when you can, but when there are no tree's you can use you hiking poles (or sticks if you can find them) to put up a tarp config and then sleep under that on ground pad (in a bivy if required). Since its not an actual tent a lot of the benefits are the same like ventilation and lightness. There are many many configuration options to pick depending on the situ, but the main point is it's a backup for when you can't hang your hammock :) Check out Papa Hiker's channel he shows loads of options for tarp camping.
Thank you for sharing that stewartrv. I really appreciate it.
Very fair assessment. One other advantage for older folk - you’ll get there :) - is, especially if it’s raining, if you have to get up in the middle of the night because your bladder is full, you can get up and, assuming your tarp is set up for privacy, take care of that issue near the tarp corner. No having to make your hike somewhere in the woods, at night, in the dark, alone (?) ...
My campground epiphany was, "I didn’t need two trees!”, I just need one tree near the parking pad for the site. Just connect to the tree and the roof rack on your car. Yes, it assumes your car has a roof rack and there’s a tree near where you back in. But I’ve found that to be the case more often than finding a camp site that has two trees sort of inside the site's perimeter.
Maybe it’s a test of civility or cruel joke by campsite designers - after they clear most the good hammock trees to make a flat spot for tents, they leave trees just on the border between two camp sites. That can set up a “Which site “owns” the trees?” dynamic. And if you used two trees there, you would be “camping”, right on that social sensitive border. And you tarp would extend even further on each side.
Thank you for sharing that Paul. Good info. I really like the part of connecting the hammock from a tree to the car rack. I will have to try that.
Incredibly informative - thank you!
Thank you so much.
Great video. You've got a great mix of valuable information and humorous comments. Got a few good laughs!
Much appreciated! Thank you for watching Kim.
You listed a lot of good reasons for a hammock but my favorite is the ventilation it offers. Camping in a Semi-tropical area ( Florida ) that ventilation is needed for comfort. When I am forced to camp in one of my tents I like to refer to it as a " Sweat Lodge ". My tents offer a lot of ventilation but no where near what the hammocks do. I can hang a hammock anywhere and do not need a space or ground like a tent requires. Have had it over a forest of Cypress Knees and even half over water and half over mud. Camping with others , I let them find places for their tents and then I hang my hammock and usually have it up before the tents are completed.
Shelter half , Have not heard that since the middle 60's. Medic with the Marines , middle 60's.
You are right Chuck, ventilation is very important to me as well. On a hot summer night, when you have a nice breeze coming in . I will sleep like a baby. If not, it could be a long miserable night. But the right ventilation is very important in the winter time also. Especially sub zero temperatures. A lot of condensation build up could be dangerous. I am thinking of doing a follow up video with people's comments. May I have your permission to use your comments? By the way, a Medic with the Marines, is a Marine. So Semper Fi.
Chuck Littleton yeah but where i live in Mississippi the roots for the trees arnt good so i have to use a tent
Agreed Chuck, I have taught primitive survival skills for 18 years now in South Florida. Switched from a tent to a hammock 10 years ago and I will never switch back. Better ventilation, rain superiority as shown in the video, better visibility, and at 56 years old and an Army veteran myself with a bad back and hip, the comfort level is way better in a hammock. Many nights I have been one of the only people in a camp area during one of our notorious evening cloudbursts and all the tent campers were flooded out of their tents while I was high and dry rocking in the breeze. I don't knock the tent campers but I feel sorry for them most of the time.
Thanks for sharing! One thing I think that could have been mentioned is you can set up a hammock in your yard to relax at home. I wouldn't consider setting up a tent in my yard just to relax when you can lay on the couch or recline in a chair. The one part of hammock camping that I love is when you hang with others who have hammocks you can explore other folks setups and really admire someone else's design. From there you can explore ideas that others have come up with and maybe create some of your own. This also adds conversation that to a hammock fella that never gets old.
Shane, that is a really good point that I should of mentioned. Many times I will set my hammock in my back to take a nap or just to kick back and think. I hope to do more and more Hammock Forums outings . I will always try to film other people's set up, and technique. I am thinking of doing a follow up video with people's comments. May I have your permission to use your comments?
Backpacking With a Hammock absolutely and if you come to Ohio welcome to film my hang haha
Great video! About two years ago, I switched from a tent to a hammock. I got the Warbonnet with the superfly tarp and the goosedown underquilt. Last weekend, I was out elk hunting in Southwest Washington. Temps at night were between 35 and 40 degrees F. I was in my hammock with the tarp set up "porch" style. I have a good sleeping system from Wiggy's and was sweating in the middle of the night in my hammock. It is easily the most comfortable was to sleep. Beats air mattresses in a tent hands down. Plus, the hammock, superfly tarp and underquilt weigh a little over 2 lbs. together. I made two tripods and put a pole horizontal between them to hang my hammock just like you showed in another video so I could set up in a clearing - even though I was surrounded by trees - because I was with two other people who were in a tent and needed the clearing to set up.
I really like your videos. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job.
Thank you Mark, I appreciate it. Warbonnet is such a great set up. Did you get your Elk?
Unfortunately not. I shot a 4-point buck during deer season, but nothing for elk season.
Elk is my favorite meat .
It's always wonderful to see a husband and wife loving each other. Good parallels of hammocking being like eating a pizza, and also like being back in the womb. Again, great informative and personal video!
I really appreciate you watching my videos. Thank you very much.
Been backpacking for 30+ years and always used tents. Wife loves to backpack, but hates the horrible nights sleep in the tent. Limbs going to sleep, tossing and turning and the aches/pains in the morning. I think this is the solution and the wife might just get a great nights sleep again! Only reason she stopped backpacking was the freaking tent issues! Great video! Thanks!
I believe that your wife will sleep great and will wake up pain free. If she gets a hammock that fits her. And lies in it properly. She will be back on the trail and never look back.
“Prefer” not “Perfer”. Fantastic video! Thanks. I just bought my first hammock to camp with. I bought several in Brazil to use for sleeping because that’s what they often use every day but I bought a lightweight hammock with tarp and insect netting for camping. Thanks!
Thank you patfromamboy for watching. I really appreciate it.
I have a terrible back like you and I switched to a hammock because of that. My back never feels as good than when I am backpacking. Thanks for the video. Great stuff!
Thank you sir.
Had my turn in those damn shelter halves years ago. Glad I'm done with them!! Using a hammock for your back problem got my interest. Being 63 now I know tents but know nothing about hammocks and their use. Comments from the older clan with aging bones and muscles would be in order. Those young bucks, as strong as they are, have yet to be blessed by the curse of age. Many thanks from Texas
It is amazing how a hammock rejuvenize you. I go to sleep in my hammock, with my body aching. Then I wake up feeling like one of those young bucks.
In the Uk we tend to use tents that pitch first (although more often than not - fly and inner are pitched same time), so the issue of the inner getting wet is not an issue at all if you buy the right tent.
I use a lightweight camping cot (1.2kg) that is just high enough to allow me to camp on most surfaces, so pitching in roots/rocks, not an issue.
Condensation - again not an issue if you don't live in a very humid country and don't pitch right next to water - all of my tents have very little condensation ever.
Crawling around on knees - never had to do that either.
The hammock setup is lighter, but only ultra light in warm climates as you have to carry huge under quilts along with sleeping bags and mats (essential in the UK colder months).
I also like the fact tents have privacy for getting changed etc...as well as a vestibule to cook when the weather is rough outside.
Tents are also better for stomach/side sleepers, whereas hammocks are only really comfortable laying on your back and you can still get pain in the knees if you don't lay right or have a hammock that is the wrong size.
I can pitch all of my tents in under 5 minutes. Hammocks take far longer to set up, which is not good when you live in cold conditions.
Both had positives and negatives but I'm not sold on the idea that hammocks rule over tents as they have so many limitations tarting with pitch location. I think I'd only consider getting something like the Crua Hybrid as it can be used as a bivvy, OR a hammock which is far more useful if out hiking and unable to find woodland.
I like being able to sleep in some of the most scenic spots (overlooking lakes, beaches etc...) Hammocks more often do not allow you to do that as you need trees. That's why I prefer tents.
Thank you for sharing that Sand Da Floor. Good info!
Good work fella. I camp out most months of the year now. I always have a hammock and a bivvy to hand in the truck when I’m farm fencing. I met a German guy who had a set up that was a hammock tent. Think it worked in practically any situation. My reason for using a hammock is similar to yours. Neck, back and knees are shot. A night floating off the ground puts everything right. 👍🍀
The best sleep that I get is in my hammock.I am going to put in wall mounts in my house so I can set up and take down my hammock and sleep in it anytime I want. Thank you for watching Paddy Dunne. I really appreciate it.
I been looking alot into hammok camping, and I'm pretty excited ! Being a bigger guy, I worried about the crouching and crawling around. Fortunately I found hammocks that have a good load rating. 500lbs+ so it more than handles my weight ! Watching your videos, especially the tutorial, has convinced me to give it a go this summer ! Thank you for the time and effort you put in to making the videos and helping out the new guys !!
You are going to absolutely love hammock camping. There is no other camping experience like it. You will get the best night sleep. Thank you for watching and your comment Jer75. I really appreciate it.
Hey Marine
Good video and I couldn't agree more with your choice of hammock over tent. I too spent decades crawling around on my hands and knees tenting....but no more. I've seen the light!
One thing you might care to address is the fact that a hammock set up is highly variable and each user can refine their set up to best meet their needs...for instance...summertime lightweight backpacking setup vs. A winter or car camping setup....the range of items available can easily be selected to the need....keep movin and thanks for your service!
Ps. Liked how you added pertanent clips in the video and included some with Runner.
Thank you sir for watching. Those are good points. I am thinking of doing a update of 'Why I choose a hammock over a tent'. May I have your permission to use your commit in a possible upcoming video?
Backpacking With a Hammock feel free to expand upon the comment. One other thing i meant to include in my comment was...Thank you for your service!
Thank you I appreciate that
I also have degenerative disc, I will be bike camping and am researching everything. I camped growing up and when my son was in scouts. Always tent, I will have to invest in a hammock, sleep in the backyard to see if I like it. It won't go to waste, I can always relax in the yard! Thanks for the tips. Subscribed!
Make sure you get the right size hammock. When you wake up from sleeping in it. You are going to find that there is no back pain or any pain. In two week I will be releasing a video about hammock style, design, options and the sizes. Thank you for watching and Subscribing Robert.
I got a hammock with attached screen. It is so comfy! Getting ready to take it on it's official first trip.
Please let me know how everything went.
And, if you really have to, you can set up that hammock as a bivy in the event you don't have trees to hang. Personally, I just keep hiking until I find a campsite with trees. Hammocks are mui comfortable! That's why I switched. Some trips make it hard to come home to a bed.
I am with you on that Jerry.
Jerry Dugan Walmart makes a 1 lb. 7 oz. tent that is light enough to carry in case you want the best of both worlds! Unfortunately, it is a kids tent, so it is a tight fight. I just got my hammock recently and love it so much, I wish I had bought one years ago.
Thanks, Phoenix . I have a Magellan Scout tent from Walmart. I just prefer hammocks, especially during the summer.
An epiphany I had last year was I don't need TWO trees when in a campground with my car. I just need ONE tree and I can attach the other end of the suspension to the jeep luggage rack. I'm guessing most vehicles people take camping have a luggage rack. The tarp will be close to the hammock suspension at the car end, but it can be angled up on the tree end for good drainage.
Your review was posted in 2017 and in 2019 there are appearing more "no tree" solutions. For a while I owned a HandyHammock stand. That company is out of business now but another is using the same technology. Two light collapsable poles are staked at an angle at each end and by various structural tricks, they can hold the hammock. It works for many people but not for me because it depends upon a solid anchor (18 inches to two feet in the ground), and I have lava rock and hard pack soil.
Another new non-tree solution that appearing on the scene is a Tensa4 stand. It's like two upside down V's with the wide end legs connected. Again, through structural magic (stay in school kids) the "pull" forces are distributed so these collapsable poles will hold a hammock.
Thank you Paul for sharing that. Good info.
Excellent video. I have used hammocks over 9 years but still prefer a tarp tent in cold weather, heavy winds and rain.
Always use what works. And being comfortable is also a good thing.
I just found your videos - master class
Thank you Cathy so much for watching. I really appreciate it.
I became a fan of hammocks while attending the jungle expert school in Panama. One night we made camp on the slope of a brook. Those without hammocks had to sleep in a root ball hole from a fallen tree. The creepy crawlers in Panama are large. One other time my hammock paid off was in Eglan Air Force base in northern Florida where everything that can make your life miserable lives. The pocket hammock that I used then has now been replaced with a Vietnam era jungle hammock. What I like about it is without trees I can set it up on the ground like a tent.
I have spent many nights in the jungle. It is far better to be off the ground than on. Thank you for sharing that and thank you for serving De Von Brock. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Great videos! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge on camping... just getting back into backpacking after a 30 year hiatus! 57 now and still going strong!
We are never to old to go backpacking. It is good to have you back in the wilderness John Doe.
I've spent many years homeless, and through it I changed into loving sleeping outdoors; I hate beds even, preferring the floor when indoors. I do not like tents as they are completely blind, cramped etc. What I ended up with was a tarp, sleeping mat or cardboard etc., and a sleeping bag , and it was utterly beautiful - the fresh air, the views, the outdoors. The only problem is sleeping on the floor, you need insulation and the bugs are on the floor. I've never heard anyone talk on hammocks before you Marine, and instantly I know how I will forever sleep when going camping. Thank you. I must ask though, cuz of the one nightmare of homeless sleeping, how do u deal with mosquitoes ? I use to use 2 poles at my head & 2 at my waist and hang net over the 4 poles. Mosquitoes are *unts.
Where I live. The mosquitoes can be a big problem. Some hammocks have the bug net sewn in one side and a zipper on the other side. Or you can buy a bug net that goes over the hammock.
Thank you for watching and sharing that lucious brun. I really appreciate it.
I've been watching more of your videos, and I saw the mosquito nets - so, sorry to have asked such a childish question. I can't wait to get a hammock system, and I am very grateful for your work Sir, thank you.
You provided factual and complete Pro's and Con's for the tent and hammock. I've been seeing a LOT of people swearing by the hammock (albeit a good and proper one). I'm a partially disabled veteran who loves the outdoors, but with SEVERAL herniated/degenerative discs in my back and neck, and am a side sleeper. Are there any affordable hammocks that would accommodate me ? I have an excellent "A" frame tent that fits two adults with an abundance of extra room. I also am very adept at making proper "tents" with my 12x10 tarp. But I am interested in exploring the hammock. Thanks for your advice ! Semper Paratus
A good quality, inexpensive hammock that I would recommend for anyone starting out is the Dutchware gear 11ft. Netless hammock. And if you are around. 6ft. ( 182cm ). Then you would definitely want the 11ft. WIDE Netless Hammock. ( www.dutchwaregear.com )
Nice, honest, and we'll balanced perspective. Hammocks, which I like as well, are not as conducive to side sleeping (like I do), but it does have plenty of pros.
Thank you for watching and your nice comments.
While hammock camping I usually sleep the first half of the night on my back and the second half on one side or the other with no problems.
My first month-long trip with hammock took place in the Atlantic coastal mountain ranges in Brazil. As it was mostly stealth camping, I couldn't find good horizontal and secluded places for tent if I had one. But I could hang a hammock almost anywhere. I avoided only big trees (where something heavy could fall on me) and tied my hammock to smallest trees possible. Regardless of the place - the hammock hanged almost the same way every night and I was surprised how comfortable it was to sleep comparing to tent. Even a good sleeping pad on the ground doesn't guarantee you equally good sleep. In a hot climate like Brazil I a sleeping pad isn't necessary for insulation from below. The only problem was that the hammock ripped in the middle of my trip for no clear reason. I couldn't buy a new one, so I stitched the old hammock, although it ripped twice again during the remaining two weeks. If the ground was flat and soft, I could use my hammock as a tent, sleeping on the ground. But mosquitoes started to bite through stitches. Later I tried hammock camping in Southern Europe with a sleeping bag as a cocoon which was acceptably but no very comfortable (maybe a bigger size sleeping bag would be more comfortable), but saved a lot of weight (you don't need a sleeping pad).
Thank you Reinis for sharing that. Sounds like a trip for a lifetime. A great experience.
I tent camped for years. Then I tried using a cot while camping in a stationary base camp. I am now looking for a hammock test. Looking for the better nights sleep.
Once you get into a hammock. You never want to get out. But make sure you get a hammock that fits you. Most are made too small. Thank you for watching Kevin. I really appreciate it.
Good review. I like all the cut scenes. I’ve never camped in a hammock and keep hearing good things about it. I still can’t believe it’s better on the back though.
I would not be able to backpack if it where not for the hammock.
I just ordered a hammock today from amazon. Checking out your videos I'm happy I did. Thanks for the helpful videos.
Once you get in it , you will never want to get out of your hammock. If you are plan on using it on trips and sleeping over night. This spring when the snow melts, I am going to a few video to address those issues. Thank you for watching Wolf in the Wilds. ( Which is a cool name ).
Thanks for the video! at 45 I feel more like 60 with my lower back pain issues, so have been researching and am really hoping to find a hammock that works for me. I think one of your best arguments was about how much better it is to use a hammock in the rain. Looking forward to watching more!
It is amazing what a hammock will do for your back. Thank you for watching and your comment NJHeart2Heart. I really appreciate it.
Great comparison! - There are two points I'd like to make:
I've never understood when people said that tents are heavier and bulkier. If you buy a simple tent design, it usually is lighter since there's less fabric. To make a fair comparison, you should compare hammock, suspension, tarp, and mosquito netting with a tent. I've never been able to carry less when hiking with a hammock than when hiking with a tent, and I am not an ultralighter.
The second point is comfort: I love hammocks for having a break, however, I find it way more difficult to sleep in a hammock than to sleep in a tent. So, what I want to say: this point is very subjective.
Apart from that: yes, hammocks are great!
Hammocks and Tents are just tools. You pick the best tool for the job. Thank you Waldaufer70 for watching . I really appreciate it.
That's awesome! I just got a hammock from my dad for my 22nd birthday! I have actually wanted a hammock for a fairly long time. But I've never actually purchased a hammock yet. It's a kind of camping that I've always wanted to try but I've never been able to do! Im looking forward to the joy of it in northern Minnesota! Thanks for the video! I really want to enjoy my new hammock with my family without taking space in the cabin. It's nice just having a space to yourself in the semi wild :)
Logan, you are going to Enjoy your new adventures with your hammock.
Thank you very much for this video. I work in a camping shop in Australia and will use this new knowledge
Thank you for watching 9000george.
Reviving this to update the title typo - keep it up dude, love the content over the years
Thank you for watching over the years dopple. I really do appreciate it.
Funny - love the cutaways! I'm looking forward to getting a Hennessey and hitting the trail this summer.
Why wait fir summer Rob. The woods are calling. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it.
Some of my favourite pictures from camping are from my first trip hammock camping. The difference is indescribable, especially in the rain
While sitting or lying in my hammock. I now find the rain to be quite enjoyable. A whole new beauty.
Another very informative video &excellent, I'am just about ready to migrate from tent to hammock and tarp &your vidoes have be a very reassureing boost.I also suffer from bad back and joint pains, Iused tents for years but the crawling around made camping a distant memory so now I'am looking forward to getting out there again and enjoying the wonders & freedom again, keep up the vidoes please as they are very informative and needed many thanks:)
Thank you Hugh. It means a lot to me.
I am new to your channel and to hammock hiking and I LOVE it. I like the simple ways you explain stuff and always dead on accurate (according to my limited experience). Thank you so much. Great information!
Thank you Albert for those kind words. I hope some day we will meet each other on the trail.
👍 Very informative video, but I must be totally honest. The best part was when I heard the loud whistle from your stove. I’m guessing a Optima SVEA 123R.
That was the sound of " Your Hot Chocolate is Ready" Thank you for watching Richard. I really appreciate it.
Hi there i just wanted to thank you for such an informative video about Hammock camping in comparison to a tent. my mate uses a tent and i have just purchased my first Hammock, and I see the valuable points you have made. I will stick to my hammock because I wish to be closer to nature, and thank you so much for your advice
Thank you for watching Freeride721.
I would say that it’s easier to get comfortable in a cheap tent than a cheap hammock. But a nice hammock is more comfortable than a tent.
I think that is a great point. It is so hard to great comfortable in the short and narrow hammocks. Especially over night. thank you MasterPrediction for sharing that.
Great input and you make many valid points regarding tent VS hammock . Thanks very much .
I install a tarp over my tent using 2m poles. I am car camping but nothing can stop you from installing a small low tarp using using trekking poles. As for ground living, we are trained from young to sit on the ground. Failing which, you can bring a foldable stool cum toilet. A hammock may be comfortable for older folks but it is not universal which stops you from going places.
Always do what works best for you. And always be ready to improvise. Thank you Othman Ahmad for sharing that. I really appreciate it.
You've done a great job with pros and cons. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for watching Michael.
Absolutely love your video!! So informational and with actual examples of everything you mentioned. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and your comment Melissa Flores. I really appreciate it.
Excellent presentation, real knowledge. Clear, highly informative video. Thanks!
Thank you Coast Home. I really appreciate that.
Now could you just drop over and help me set up my new DD Frontline for the first time?? lol
Is it me, or was “smelly partner” mentioned 10-15 times as a risk of tent camping?
Yes, it's you...and he did mention it 10-15 times...so scrub a little harder in the shower next time.
It rains often, sporadically, and hard here in the southeast. My tarp is probably my best investment.
Especially a large tarp. No matter how hard it rains. You will always have a nice large area that is dry and great venation with a view. Thank you so much Charsept for watching. i really appreciate it.
My friend I have a recommendation for you! I noticed when hammocking that even in weather that wasn't very cold (like 50 degrees with a breeze) in a hammock WITH a sleeping bag I felt cold enough to the point where it was considerably hard to sleep. I started using a foam sleeping pad in colder weather and it really helped with insulation.
I have used a closed foam mat down to the high 30's. But it would shift around on me. Now I would never go out over night without a under quilt. I have used a under quilt down to 20 below zero. And I was nice and toasty. Under quilts are an investment. But they are worth it. Companies are now making them with cheaper down. Which is cutting the price in half. They are a little heavier and a little more bulk. But they work very well.
I love hammock camping so much, especially since I managed to wake up to a viper in my tent once. I got out really fast, haha. I just love how comfy a good hammock is and the gentle rocking helps me sleep. Sadly I've moved quite far north so there aren't really any trees suitable for supporting a hammock here. In my eyes that's the only drawback of a hammock. It is literally impossible to do where I live. But I have one I pack whenever I go south!
That is a problem with hammocks is if there is no trees, you can not hang. Next month I will be hiking in Nepal. The higher elevation will not have trees, so I will be having a bad night of sleeping.
Real good insight from you on this video, obviously gleaned from lots of experience, thank you for sharing your helpful thoughts 👍
Thank you for watching and your comment Mak Tea. I really appreciate it.
Very good your explanation !!
I am your new follower but I am an old lucky hound. Greetings from the middle of Germany.
My Grandfather and his family came from Germany many years ago. I have yet to go back home. Some day.
Thank you for watching MiniVan-Camping on Tours. I really appreciate it.
Subscribed. Just starting out with the switch to hammockin' and it looks like I can learn alot here!
I did a series of videos on "Hammock How To" that I believe would be helpful. Thank you for subscribing and watching Mike. I really appreciate it.
Might I add that as a motocamper (Harley, 4-season, 4 man tent, HF modified trailer), I agree with all of your points.
I'm 65, disabled, live for the green when I can afford it, and have found hammocks uncomfortable compared to my wide body sleeping bag and knee pillows I need for my back.
A tent affords you: pee bottle access and disposability, multitudinous gadjet and storage options, side-sleepers comfort, sexual advantage for the young folks (too much like WORK for us others), and a host of advantages that outnumber the hammock assets. I enjoy an extended vestibule made of a.ground tarp and a roof from another tarp we and others can sit under and live as if on a porch, regardless of anything, save winds. ALL tents are basically double occupancy rated for what they are actually capable of: a 2 man tent is barely a 1 man tent, and so forth.
Each to their own ...and may we all keep looking at the grass from the green side!
Wonderful and well done, btw!
Great info. Well said. Thank you for sharing that Gary Chandler.
Great video and well done. Hammock’s in your sense of humor is great. Zions is easily doable. You just need to look for a few cottonwoods near the river or the pines in the campgrounds. Just bring your Whoopi’s slings. Zions is one of my favorite places.
Would you suggest that I should bring a tent and a hammock. Or is it possible to get by with just a hammock?
You could do it with a hammock but a tent would be a suggested backup just in case you’re assigned a spot with smaller trees. Are you flying or driving in? Pastenseverb@gmail.com if you have questions.
We would probably drive. Thank you for the info. It is always good to have a source for questions.
you can also set a tarp over the tent area, and this will allow you to set up the tent in the rain easily like you do with a hammock
The tarp over the hammock is the same as the fly over the tent. Your not going to put a tarp over the tent. That would be foolish. You are going to hang a tarp near the fire. Thank you for watching DIY Everything. I really appreciate it.
Tried a hammock once but didn't find it comfortable. I do agree with everything you mentioned about the tarp though, which is why I'm looking into an ultralight bivy/tarp setup. Also i think its important to mention everyone says hammocks are lighter than tents but never mention they require (most of the time) tarps, under quilts, and bug nets making them on par (or way heavier in some of my friends cases) with most good tents. Probably not import if your not new to backpacking but a newcomer may find that info helpful.
Yes, when you include everything and everything's equal, tent setups are slightly lighter. The thing I find hardest with my hammock setup is the price when trying to go ultralight. The cost is a real headache for the poor. If I had money I'd probably feel positive about hammocking, but as it stands, that aspect puts a dark cloud over the whole enterprise. You spend months gathering your equipment trying to get out there, and several months later you're still not out there. You need a few grand really. And as a first-timer, you make mistakes choosing pieces of equipment like wrong dimensions or material or whatever, so you then have to buy again. It's a nightmare and not for the poor.
I'd say cost is a pretty big con that's left out of the video. And then get this, after the first round, you then need other equipment for different weather conditions, different UQs, TQs, tarps and other shelter mods... man it's a NIGHTMARE!!! Hammocks are better, but you have to pay for that "better", through the nose.
I wouldnt include the underquilt because in a tent you have to carry extra insulation as well.
Usually you can get light cheap hammocks that will do their job.
The same is not true for tents.
There are also good cheap tarps
But a light underquilt/overquilt is the expensiv part.
But in a tent you need a good sleeping bag and thats pretty expensiv as well.
@@martinerhard8447 yea, you can now. Chinese companies like 3F make knock off tents of overpriced tent makers for 1/4th the price and often from the same factory and materials.
@@tenfourproductionsllc that nice to know.
But in the region where I live its pretty wet for most of the year so my reason to switch to a hammock was not because of price or weight or comfort but to stay away from the muddy ground
Good video. I've had two low back fusions, with the right doctor, you'll get relief. When needed, try using Salonpas heat patches, works for hours.
I need to find a good doctor to get this looked at. Sooner than later.Thanks for the heads up on the patches.
Or you can just use a tent an tarp combo, works really well!
I have used that combo for years. And you are right , it works very well. But the Hammock with a tarp is a lot lighter, and more packable. But to me the most important part it is a lot more comfortable for me.
Yeah, I've carried a tarp to provide shelter to set up a tent in the rain and provide a dry area under which to cook, stand up and stretch etc, and it does work well - then I came to the conclusion that I'm going to be lugging a tarp around, I'd be better off carrying a hammock rather than a tent. Getting lazy in my old age :)
Lol i cary tent, tarp and bivy, tarp is just in cas my tent starts leaking, i will start caring hamock also. I have ordered $45 hammock from ebay, as luxury item, in case i found trees to set it. I am thinking also about geting one more tarp as a footprint for my hamock then i could stop caring my tent, since i could use this hamock as a bug net tent or bivy. If you go hiking in mountains it is hard to find place for hammock and sometimes even for tent. I am still trying to find ideal combo. I hope i will like hammock.
I am excited for trying it!
I made a collapsible bi-pod by bolting together 2 collapsible shower curtain rods, using removable pins to prevent the slide-collapse tendency. The whole thing weighs only about a pound and collapses down to about 4 feet long. With this bi-pod, I only need to find a single fence post or tree, suspending the other end from the bi-pod and tying it down to something solid within 30 feet. For that I built 2 dead-man anchor stakes. Of course, with 2 bi-pods, you don't need ANY posts or trees, as I demonstrated just to prove it to myself.
I love it. Always keep on innovating.
A big pro for me is that here in Germany wild camping with tents is forbidden, but in all but one states of Germany hammocks, tarps and bivys are allowed (the one being the state of berlin - so in their forrests only a sleeping bag and mat without bivy or tarp is allowed). So Hammock for me is the way to go.
My Great grandparents, came from Germany in the late 1880's. Some day I would like to go back and find my ancestors. And have a Hammock Hang in Germany. I think that would be a lot of fun. Thank you for watching jerome96114. I really appreciate it.
I just got a Klymit pad for my hammock and I ordered a snug park cocoon, so I am ready for some Ohio winter hammocking!
Some day, Runner and I are going to attend one of your Ohio hangs. A lot of good hammockers in Ohio.
Be prepared with a backup. Attempted a winter camp with the Static V and plenty high rated bag and liner with base layer. VERY CHILLY with whatever side was facing the pad. . Ended up adding a thermarest solar pad, now I'm A-OK!
Very insightful review. Agree with every point here. Just how do you cope with staying warm in hammock on cold nights? Even with under quilt, it gets really cold.
I also haven’t seen any weight advantages of hammock vs tent. With hammock you have to add sturdy straps, tarp, quilts, bug net, etc. It adds up very quick, so yeah, hammock is light, but to make it work you actually carry more weight then with light tent. And you need to double it for two people.
In three weeks, I will be attending the Minnesota Frozen Butt Hang. And in February I will be in the BWCA for 8 days. Both trips I expect to see Sub-Zero temperatures. And I will be nice a toasty in my hammock. With my under quilts, I will be good to 25 below zero. With Cuban fiber material, you now can get close to a hammock setup. But Cuban fiber is very expensive. My straps ( whoopie sling, kevlar treehugger and whoopie hook ) weighs under 3oz. And that is for a pair, plus the mesh bag to store them. I have a hammock ( Dutchware Gear HalfWit ) that has a half bug net, that weighs 10oz. Butb
That is a great set up.
After so many testimonials I think I’ve made the decision to use a hammock. I’ll just have to use one that will last a thru hike on the AT. Plenty of trees it’ll be early spring to start in GA and early autumn at Mt Katahdin.
I was going to thru hike this year. But something came up. I know a lot people that used a hammock. There are some areas that are challenging. But they where so glad that they had one. I am happy for you. And I hope you have a great time.
Hammocks are great i'm sure. Not putting them down. I am old school. If something bad enough to make me leave my warm bed and at my age. It would be a tent or sleeping bag with a tarp on the ground. Both you can camouflage good.
Something hanging in a tree. Well Come get me i am over here. And a tarp over it. Yea. May try one. May be good for the old back.
Like the video. Keep them coming.
When no trees, but rocks/cliffs around, use rock climbing anchors to anchor the hammock.
That is something I have never tried. I hope some day.
Thank you Willoughby1888. I really appreciate that.
Hehehe, can you imagine being in the next tent over, listening to this guy go on and on about how much better his tarp is. Cool channel though
Those people in the tents next to me end up under my tarp. That is one of the reason why I like a big tarp. Thank you for watching Anton.
You sold me. I'm buying 2 hammocks. One for me, one for my wife. Thank you!
This spring I am going to a video on how to hang two hammocks next to each other. If my wife is not next to me. She's not a going. My wife was skeptical about the hammock. But now once she gets in. I can't get her out.
Please make sure you get hammocks that fit you guys. Most are to small and narrow.
Wow! That's interesting. I have a bad disc in my back as well that gives me problems in certain situations like when i'm driving. Tried kayaking a few years back and i pretty much killed me. That's the reason i have never even considered getting a hammock, i just assumed it would it wouldn't work because of my back. Guess i will have to re-think things. :)
I have a lot of backpacking trips planned this year. Most of them are on tough terrain. And lots of miles. If I did not use a hammock I would not be able to do those trips. A night in my hammock after a long grueling hike. ( which I am so sore I can barely walk ). When I wake up in the morning, I am rejuvenated and ready to have at it again. I believe it is because, if you get a hammock that fits you, there is no pressure points when you sleep. It is the best night sleep that I get. Thank you for watching Michael Skoog.
Yes, the hammock is lighter individually talking, but you have to bring a tarp and an under quilt or mattress, which adds up to the weight. Also, you get to have the mosquitoes bitting you all night long, unless you have a bug net attached to it, which also adds up to the weight (zipper and bug net). My tent is 1 lb 11 oz, how much does all the stuff that needs to come with the hammock weight overall?
Plus, placing the string between two trees and organizing the tarp takes about 3/4 of the time it takes me to setup my whole tent... Anyways, I tried both and definitely prefer tent camping. I do bring both though, as the hammock is an amazing chair and is unbeatable for naps.
I have a Half-Wit hammock, which has a bug net that weighs under 14 ounces. My suspension weighs under 3 ounces. My tarp is a Cuben Fiber Winter Palace from Hammock Gear ( which is a big tarp ) that weighs 8.5 ounces.
The ridgeline for the tarp weighs 2 ounces which the total weight is 1 lb. 11 oz. Now my under quilt weighs 13 oz. My top quilt weighs 16 oz. Total weight 1 lb 13 oz. They are both 30 degree. A 30 degree down sleeping bag would weigh about the same. So far the weight is the same except the tent now needs a mat .Lets just say they do weigh the same. The hammock to me is much more comfortable to sleep in. And much more comfortable in the rain. I would agree with you on the set up and take down. I hear some people say the hammock is faster. But I would give the edge in most cases to the tent. But if it is raining, it is great being under the tarp setting up or taking down. And please don't get me wrong. Its not about who wins or lose. It is about what works for you. And having a great experience in the great outdoors. Thank you Raphael for your comment. And thank you for watching.
I have the ENO double and I bought the straps also, I think it is easier to set up and it allows me to hang my backpack ect also.
Enjoy the great outdoors with your hammock. And they are great in a hammock.
First, thank you for your service. Now, in this clip I saw a bridge hammock (Ridge Runner?) with what looked like a Tato stand. I'm curious about that because Warbonnet suggests 13 ft between the suspension apex points so the Tato stand top bar might be a little short? This was a comparison rather than How to clip but you might mention a ridge line cord for the hammock so you can maintain the proper sag without trying to find it each time. You are right that a tent offers a space for two people. But a hammock allows two people to be more ... creative. The only rule I know is one of the two people must have at least one foot on the ground :) Thank you for showing all the great features. For me, it's not having to crawl around on the ground. In fact, I carry a small "gear" hammock and anything that comes out of the pack or dry bags goes in the gear hammock. So I can access it a second time standing up - instead constantly pawing round inside the back pack. Also, the backpack can be hung under the tarp on the hammock suspension - not living on the possibly wet muddy ground.
But now we are going into "How to" - which is another theme from this comparison video.
In this video I am using a Dutchware Gear Netless Hammock with Notty Mods and a amsteel ridge line. I have done a video on the Warbonnet Ridgerunner ( which is a great hammock ), and on the Tato Gear Hammock Stand. The stand top bar is 13ft.. And a matter of fact, the hammock that I am using in that video is the Ridgerunner. I know of one guy that uses a small gear hammock, which works really slick. Every thing is right there, instead of digging around your pack. Now I know of two people that use this. Know you got me thinking! Thank you Paul for watching and your great comment.
Good video, lots of good sense, based on experience. Lovely intro music. Thank you.
Thank you Rudi.