Why I Switched from a Hammock to a Tent
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Also, as you probably want some rain-gear on a long hike, you can get a rain-poncho that can be stretched out to work as a tarp, and then you only have the weight of the hammock, and the moskito net, in addition to the stuff you would probably bring in a tent. The one i have, is a bit small to use as a tarp, so it will have to be placed really close to the hammock.
Date: 2020-08-18
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John
I would never get a Hammock for backpacking. Good for the back yard. That tent that Dixie used to replace the Hammock she put together looked like a good deal, even though she said it was more expensive where she bought it at the time. 350 by today's standards is a reasonable price and 2. 5 lbs is lightweight compared to some of my gear. I bought a Mountain Hardware Tent back in the 90s that is pretty much indestructible that I still use to this day. I paid about 385 for it with mid nineties which was the going rate at my local outfitter. It weighs almost 5 lbs. I don't really thru-hike at my age. so it was the best set up for me, and the Outfitter set up two different tents in their store by two different mfg in order to compare them, so I was very happy with their service and the price. My mission was to buy once, buy a high quality product, take care of it, and it would last. It has, always kept me dry, and is just about indestructible. You get what you pay for.
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I would never get a Hammock for backpacking. Good for the back yard. That tent that Dixie used to replace the Hammock she put together looked like a good deal, even though she said it was more expensive where she bought it at the time. 350 by today's standards is a reasonable price and 2. 5 lbs is lightweight compared to some of my gear. I bought a Mountain Hardware Tent back in the 90s that is pretty much indestructible that I still use to this day. I paid about 385 for it with mid nineties which was the going rate at my local outfitter. It weighs almost 5 lbs. I don't really thru-hike at my age. so it was the best set up for me, and the Outfitter set up two different tents in their store by two different mfg in order to compare them, so I was very happy with their service and the price. My mission was to buy once, buy a high quality product, take care of it, and it would last. It has, always kept me dry, and is just about indestructible. You get what you pay for.
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Khalil
The problem is, you are not just inexperience in hammocking, you are inexperience in tenting as well, and if you did your research and started off with a more professional hammock you would have got to like it. Soon as someone threw a free 14. 99 Decathlon hammock at you, you wrapped it in a plastic, which you hoped will cover you during a storm and made your own Walmart bug net. I am a hiker and I spent countless numbers of nights in my tent in various different countries, however, it is more than a year I am researching on switching from Tent to Hammock, and I am still working on my research. If you spent the money you spent on your hammock, you would have ended up having a far greater experience.
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The problem is, you are not just inexperience in hammocking, you are inexperience in tenting as well, and if you did your research and started off with a more professional hammock you would have got to like it. Soon as someone threw a free 14. 99 Decathlon hammock at you, you wrapped it in a plastic, which you hoped will cover you during a storm and made your own Walmart bug net. I am a hiker and I spent countless numbers of nights in my tent in various different countries, however, it is more than a year I am researching on switching from Tent to Hammock, and I am still working on my research. If you spent the money you spent on your hammock, you would have ended up having a far greater experience.
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CanadianEH!
I use both hammocks and tents. Hammocks are my personal preference mainly because I like pitching my tarp with allot exposure to the outdoors (and obviously comfort. but I end up using tents more often than not because 80% of the time I bring my dog. she needs a place to sleep as well as I do and I ant sharing a hammock with her nor carrying an additional shelter.
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I use both hammocks and tents. Hammocks are my personal preference mainly because I like pitching my tarp with allot exposure to the outdoors (and obviously comfort. but I end up using tents more often than not because 80% of the time I bring my dog. she needs a place to sleep as well as I do and I ant sharing a hammock with her nor carrying an additional shelter.
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AZHOBBIEZ
I'm not sure on the trail is where i would want to learn my set up. Im not sold on the hammock idea. but trying something new on such a serious trail can't be the best of ideas. Perhaps, had you spent the 350 on a nice hammock system, you might still be using it? But, im just an armchair quarterback. Keep up the good work and continue to do what you do.
Cheers.
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I'm not sure on the trail is where i would want to learn my set up. Im not sold on the hammock idea. but trying something new on such a serious trail can't be the best of ideas. Perhaps, had you spent the 350 on a nice hammock system, you might still be using it? But, im just an armchair quarterback. Keep up the good work and continue to do what you do.
Cheers.
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Jake
I switched to a tent from a hammock, back problems pretty much sorted out and have a great sleep every time, I even sleep in a hammock at home now, granted I hike and sleep in country that is very hot in Summer and only cool during Winter, and, I'm not a lightweight hiker and not out to set records on time or distance.
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I switched to a tent from a hammock, back problems pretty much sorted out and have a great sleep every time, I even sleep in a hammock at home now, granted I hike and sleep in country that is very hot in Summer and only cool during Winter, and, I'm not a lightweight hiker and not out to set records on time or distance.
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Mike
my hammock has bug net sewn into it. 11'x13' rain fly. total weighs 3lbs. in addition i can make a tent from the rainfly with 3 tent stakes and a hiking pole ( or stick. the rare use of an underquilt in texas weighs as much as a small wool blanket, bc it is. just some useful info.
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my hammock has bug net sewn into it. 11'x13' rain fly. total weighs 3lbs. in addition i can make a tent from the rainfly with 3 tent stakes and a hiking pole ( or stick. the rare use of an underquilt in texas weighs as much as a small wool blanket, bc it is. just some useful info.
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DRZ
I use the Lawson Camping Hammock. Plenty of room. Very wide due to the spreader bar system. Also designed to be usable as a on the ground tent. I think its the best hammock ever made. Bettee than that new lay flat with the air mattress.
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I use the Lawson Camping Hammock. Plenty of room. Very wide due to the spreader bar system. Also designed to be usable as a on the ground tent. I think its the best hammock ever made. Bettee than that new lay flat with the air mattress.
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Mike
You're young and in great shape. Wait till you get old like me. You won't want to crawl around on your knees and its easier for an old guy like me to sit in the hammock and cook under a tarp. Enjoy your tent, for now. LOL
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You're young and in great shape. Wait till you get old like me. You won't want to crawl around on your knees and its easier for an old guy like me to sit in the hammock and cook under a tarp. Enjoy your tent, for now. LOL
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Wolf
Fascinating to hear your side and your experience. I was wondering if the reason had anything to do with the AT itself, e. g. sections where it's difficult/impossible to use a hammock due to lack of places to hang one.
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Fascinating to hear your side and your experience. I was wondering if the reason had anything to do with the AT itself, e. g. sections where it's difficult/impossible to use a hammock due to lack of places to hang one.
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