HAMMOCK OR TENT

[keeponriding]

I use both; The advantage of the Hennessy hammock is fast and dry setup in the rain (especially with snake skins). You can then stand under the fly and keep the inside dry. I've also sat in the hammock opening and cooked comfortably in the rain as well (I use a jetboil which makes it very easy).

There are two disadvantages; One, changing your clothes...at some point, you are going to be standing outside bare ass. Two, when it's cold, the hammocks get very cold. Since you're up in the air, there is no ground insulation. I have a pad and a space blanket under me, and it still is colder than camping on the ground.

Once you get used to it...it is quite comfortable.

 

[mrpincher]

After years of experience reading about this issue ::025::

I've deduced for myself that hammocks are definitely for swamps and not for the arid southwest where trees are non-existent. I suppose a guy could sleep on the ground in the hammock when trees are not present? I toss and turn too much to believe a hammock would work for me. Still I find the hammock idea entertaining.

Really afraid of the critters? If things of the earth frightened me, I'd stay inside. Skunks, opossums, mice, rats, coyotes, countless raccoons, porcupines, scorpions, tarantulas, bobcats, have all visited my tents over the years. I'm still here with all my fingers and toes.

Have learned to buy good quality tents and have learned that single walled tents are best used at high altitudes. I've never had a condensation or leakage problem with good quality double walled tents.

I camp in cold weather and find the idea of hammocks being colder - bad. Just sayin'.

In the end I don't think it matters, cuase if your really tired, sleep will come regardless - tent or hammock. Comfort and security is in the mind of the beholder it would seem.

 

[Checkswrecks]

I use both; The advantage of the Hennessy hammock is fast and dry setup in the rain (especially with snake skins). You can then stand under the fly and keep the inside dry. I've also sat in the hammock opening and cooked comfortably in the rain as well (I use a jetboil which makes it very easy).

There are two disadvantages; One, changing your clothes...at some point, you are going to be standing outside bare ass. Two, when it's cold, the hammocks get very cold. Since you're up in the air, there is no ground insulation. I have a pad and a space blanket under me, and it still is colder than camping on the ground.

Once you get used to it...it is quite comfortable.

Another vote for taking both. Each is a tool for a different place.

In the east, if the ground is rocky and rough, for a short night or for a nap, etc, it's hard to beat a hammock. Plus, our hammocks have 'skeeter nets which sure beat the ones without, and pack to the size of a softball.

We still have a couple of 1-man backpacker tents that hardly get used any more. If it's raining, we are going to stay more than a night, or I just feel like I need some "me" space and privacy, the 3 person ALPS Meramac tent is hard to beat for bike camping. It is just SOOO much nicer than the smaller tents to be able to bring in your gear, sit up, have 2 doors, and not hit your elbows every time you roll over. I also like that I can open a window for a view, since the rain fly over the hammock can kill seeing anything.

btw - If you or your son was an Eagle Scout and can remember your Troop #, ALPS continues to let you use the Scouting discount. (ScoutDirect)

 

[keeponriding]

"btw - If you or your son was an Eagle Scout and can remember your Troop #, ALPS continues to let you use the Scouting discount. (ScoutDirect)"

Well, now...that's nice to know. Explains why most of the camping equipment owned by Northern Tier is ALPS.

 

[Epping]

Tent for me. Too many down sides for Hammock. No storage. No change room. Difficult to cook in. AND IT'S A SWAG NOT A BIVVY ::025::

 

[Bappo]

Warbonnet Blackbird is supposed to show up today ::012::

Come on USPS! All packed up for a 2 day kayak trip with tent camper but the wbbb will be coming with me to learn.

Planning on taking it on the Whitehorse trip. May bring my single wall goretex tent as well. Packs really small.

Looking out the window......

 

[MikeBear]

Why not take both? Tent as main and small hammock as secondary. Simple ENO doublenest and harness will do great job of being a quick spot to relax on your stops and provide place to sit down and will not take much space in the bag. If its raining you can sleep in the hammock and use ground cloth as fly. This way you don't need to sleep in the mud. Win win.

 

[dcstrom]

Why not take both?

Yep, that's what I do. This byer hammock packs to about the size of a softball, will keep the mosquitos at bay, and at at pinch could be set up on the ground as a mosquito-proof enclosure (though I haven't tried it like that, and not sure why I would - most times I'd just use the tent since I'm carrying both). $45

http://www.rei.com/product/736088/byer-moskito-traveller-hammock

 

[wildbd]

How about this tent. Does not get much lighter.

http://jakpak.com/products/1-jackets.aspx

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[Karson]

Lots of youtube vids of how to hang them and what knots to tie with your carabiners. If it's below 60Ish, you'll want an underquilt. Trust me.

I have the Clark jungle north American too and will be getting a second one for the wife...great company if you ever need repairs. I bought mine used and they didn't care at all...

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[~TABASCO~]

Not sure if anyone has brought this brand up of Hammock.. Im not really a hammock guy but when I saw these and tried it out it was really nice... I might consider picking one up at some point... Anyhow, for others that might want to check it out here is the link... Pretty cool product..

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/

 

[DubbleJay]

Not sure if anyone has brought this brand up of Hammock.. Im not really a hammock guy but when I saw these and tried it out it was really nice... I might consider picking one up at some point... Anyhow, for others that might want to check it out here is the link... Pretty cool product..

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/

I have the double nest, great hammock and packs up really small. Honestly I have done many camping trips with no tent and just this hammock. Perfect for bike camping if you wanna pack light. Of course the southwest is warm most of the year and almost never rains so going with no tent is not much of a worry. I good arctic sleeping bag and Ive never been cold. Ride long enough you'll sleep through anything.

Only problem is you need trees.

 

[JTWY]

Here I go again. Thought I had the answer, a Tenere adventure tent. Now I am leaning towards a Mosquito Hammock or Hennessy Hammock, because of weight and flexibility of location to set up, also ease of set up. Has a member of the form any experience with these, as I have none, comments appreciated.

Salty

Could go with a Grand Trunk All Terrain Shelter http://store.grandtrunkgoods.com/all-terrain-hybrid-shelter

JT

 

[spklbuk]

Damnit JT, first the Swedish stove and now a new Grand Trunk product (new to me, I have a GT skeeter beater). You tryin' to get me killed?! ;D

 

[JTWY]

Damnit JT, first the Swedish stove and now a new Grand Trunk product (new to me, I have a GT skeeter beater). You tryin' to get me killed?! ;D

LOL ,
Sorry my friend , just trying to suggest what has been working for me.
Seriously though , my wife and I use the Grand Trunk single wide Parachute Nylon Hammocks and they are sooo comfortable !! The G.T. Parachute Nylon Hammocks support up to 400 pounds . They are very compact , light weight , strong and did I mention ...COMFORTABLE !! LOL ;D I'm 6'4" tall and 236 lbs. ( I know that because I just got back from the doctors ) and I still have plenty of room in my G.T. Hammock. These are the ones my wife and I use. http://store.grandtrunkgoods.com/single-parachute-nylon-hammock-50

JT
P.S.
Better go buy your sweetheart some candy and flowers. LOL

 

[JTWY]

Damnit JT, first the Swedish stove and now a new Grand Trunk product (new to me, I have a GT skeeter beater). You tryin' to get me killed?! ;D

SPKBUK ,
I should add that some of the Grand Trunk Hammocks support up to 400 pounds and others only up to 250 pounds. So be sure to read the specs before purchasing . ( I like the 400 pound ones because they're very strong ) Also , check around for the best prices on them. I got mine way under the price on Grand Trunks website.
I have never purchased a Eagles Nest Hammock , but it appears that all of their hammocks will support up to 400 pounds. If they are as light weight , roomy and comfortable as my Grand Trunk Hammock , I'd be very happy with them. Eagles Nest also seems to have more options and accessories than Grand Trunk does. http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/category/ENOHammocks.html .

JT

P.S.
Hammocks work great in the Mountains or Forest , not so good on the open plains . LOL

 

[WRW9751]

I have several hammocks and several tents. If I have a choice, I'll pick the hammock, trouble is they are not the most friendly when it comes to camp sites. Hammocks have many advantages over tents. But the deal breaker is rolling into a campsite late only a few sights to choose from and the hammock won't work! Then what? I like to carry enough stuff to get me by any place. I often times will carry a light weight hammock with the tent. It works when you don't want to sleep on a picnic table or just take a nap. It sets up in no time, also works as a camp chair packs like you don't have it. If you are woods camping and can pick where ever go for it! I'm keeping both!

 

[ta-rider]

I prefere a tent. You can even use it if there are no trees and it protects against malaria better then any hamock

 

[528Hz]

I prefer a urt, even if it takes a DHL to get it ther ::012::

 

[UncaBuddha]

I prefere a tent. You can even use it if there are no trees and it protects against malaria better then any hamock

My Hennessy has an integrated bugscreen and I applied some spray-on anti-bug stuff to the bottom so I don't get bit on the ass. Works well except that the skeeters begin to block the sun hanging out on the bugscreen...