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    Hammock or Tent?

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    1. sanjuro_kurosawa on

      One thing to consider is where you will string your hammock. Not every location has hammock poles, and in California because of the drought, many parks won’t allow tying hammocks to trees because of bark damage.

      If you are sure you can string up your hammock though, its a nice option. It should be more comfortable than sleeping on the ground.

    2. kaladin1029 on

      Have you slept in a hammock? I tried. I was into it, but it killed my back. If not, I’d say maybe. But you’re at the mercy of finding two anchoring objects separated just right, sometimes it’ll be easy and sometimes impossible. My rec would be a Zpacks tent. Light AF

    3. notta_robot on

      Hammocks are really comfortable and fun but it’s harder to setup because you need a particular pair of spaced anchors. I live in Canada and there are plenty of trees. Even then sometimes on a trip I have to roam around back and forth looking for a spot. And say you’re in a more urban area you have to wait for a shuttle or train or something. It’s easier to find a place to plop a tent.

      I always scope out my trip area in google maps satellite view to see how many trees are in the area to give me some kind of idea of my chances to hang.

    4. demian_west on

      take care of insulating your back. Even in summer, a hammock can be quite chilly without a mattress or an underquilt.

      Master the position in the hammock: you should not be lying in same axis of the hammock, but instead with a 20-30 degree angle. You’ll be more flat and comfortable.

    5. austinmiles on

      I have both. I like both. The hammock is lighter for sure until you get all the accessories and it adds up. You still need a good sleeping pad if it’s even a little chilly.

      Tbh my tent tends to be easier and I usually default to that. I have a big agnes copper spur I think.

    6. Cairo77 on

      I have had and used both. Hammocks are great and can be super light and small packing. But comfort can be lacking, I have had a lot of trouble sleeping in one with the diagonal method. The hammock had to be hung perfectly to get the best sleeping position but often my feet would be too high or my head. You also need to consider an under quilt for one if it gets cold at all anything below 10-15c you will want one. once this is factored in a light tent and pad setup is pretty similar in weight in size depending of course and can be considerably more versatile. I keep a very light hammock to bring with me on trips to relax in, but sleep with a tent and pad setup now. A tent is better for versatility, keeping your stuff in the tent, tying it to my bike for security, better rough weather support and probably something I’m missing.

    7. Beaverman1996 on

      Depends on where you going like me will be alot forest hammock not so much forest like the mountains tent

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