4 Things To Consider When Hammock Camping
with Richard G. from TNH Outdoors
Check out my tips and tricks for hammock camping
Everyone loves to relax in a hammock, the gentle swing as the breeze passes by, the sun on your face while you read your a favorite book or take in the view.....Ahhh perfection.
You can rock yourself to sleep with the tips below which I've learnt from first-hand experience. 'It all comes down to a few basics, know your gear, know your environment, and know the season. They are vital to having a great hammock adventure.'
Let me take you through the key points to consider...
- Insulation
- Design
- Protection
- Terrain and Environment
1. Insulation
If you're planning to use your hammock to sleep on, insulation is essential. Spending the night on a hammock can get cold very quickly, even on summer trips. I believe the most effective form of insulation he personally has found is a self inflating foam pad inside the hammock. This is because it provides maximum comfort, its easy to use and for its high R value (insulation rating).
The three most common methods are:
- Sleep on top of a pad laid down inside your hammock.
- Get a double layer hammock.
- Under-quilts hang beneath your hammock and insulate your body from the cold air outside.
2. Design
Getting a "flat lay" is the main goal for sleeping hammocks. Camping hammocks use asymmetric designs to achieve this. Sleeping diagonally in an asymmetric hammock will allow your head and feet to lie lower than they would in a traditional hammock. Most camping hammock users find asymmetric designs to be more comfortable than traditional hammocks for sleeping.
3. Protection
Day use hammocks don't require much protection, but if you're planning to use your hammock as a shelter in the backcountry, you'll need to protect yourself against bugs, rain, wind, and cold. In addition to your hammock you will need to consider a fly tarp or at the least a mosquito net to protect you against the elements.
4. Terrain and Environment
If you plan to use your hammock as a shelter, you'll want to be sure there will be good trees for hanging it up at night. This can be an issue if you're camping above treeline, in the desert, or in any area without strong and well-spaced trees. So make sure to plan accordingly and try to map out where you are going to camp before you go. Good reflective straps can help navigate the terrain at night time so you don't trip over.
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What people are saying about us...
I absolutely love my TNH Outdoors Doublenest Camping Hammock! It is extremely comfortable. I have used multiple brands of hammocks including ENO and I would say this is just a good or better. I love that they send the tree straps along with the hammock so that you don't have to order another thing to go out and enjoy the outdoors.
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I received this hammock as a gift a few months ago. My wife has an Eno that works well but this hammock is bigger and longer. For a tall guy like me, the length and width are perfect. Still looks the same as the day I first opened it up. It's tough, durable and lightweight.
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