GregSplett
Adventurer
Here is a good summary of what it takes to successfully hang.I could not remember who had this rant but here you go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPmRekO0B1g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPmRekO0B1g
Hammock Camping.....
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87Warrior
GP'er
I tried hammock camping this year and had the best nights sleep I have ever while ground camping. I spent a week in the Colorado high country moving around every few nights, between 8,000' and 11,000'.
My gear is basic ENO stuff since this was a trial run for me and I have a family member who sells ENO. To be frank, I was skeptical I'd enjoy sleeping in a hammock since I am 6'3" even though it was comfortable at home. ENO seems to be decent gear that is durable but not fancy. I started with the SingleNest and Atlas straps then added a bug net and HouseFly tarp. I cut up an old memory foam mattress topper to fit inside the hammock for insulation and slept in an old Coleman bag. I brought along a small travel pillow from Walmart but found it was not necessary. I brought along a few biners to hold my shoes and jacket off the ground and under the tarp at each end of the hammock. I stayed dry and warm, but the coldest night was only 37 degrees.
I found the 'fiddle factor' was quite high as a first timer. Set up time was on par with my ground tent. The only difficulty I had was trying to release my shoes from the biner when nature called in the night.
My gear is basic ENO stuff since this was a trial run for me and I have a family member who sells ENO. To be frank, I was skeptical I'd enjoy sleeping in a hammock since I am 6'3" even though it was comfortable at home. ENO seems to be decent gear that is durable but not fancy. I started with the SingleNest and Atlas straps then added a bug net and HouseFly tarp. I cut up an old memory foam mattress topper to fit inside the hammock for insulation and slept in an old Coleman bag. I brought along a small travel pillow from Walmart but found it was not necessary. I brought along a few biners to hold my shoes and jacket off the ground and under the tarp at each end of the hammock. I stayed dry and warm, but the coldest night was only 37 degrees.
I found the 'fiddle factor' was quite high as a first timer. Set up time was on par with my ground tent. The only difficulty I had was trying to release my shoes from the biner when nature called in the night.
Honu
lost on the mainland
Eno is a great way to get into it 
maybe like the coleman of camping for hammocks ?
BUT would the cheapest coleman bag and tent be what you want
once you get in to some of the other vendors for hammock gear you will find a whole new comfort level for sleeping over eno
we have about 4 ENO we use for daily nap beating around they are heavy and tough so great for kids to play in so I have slept in them etc..
maybe like the coleman of camping for hammocks ?
BUT would the cheapest coleman bag and tent be what you want
once you get in to some of the other vendors for hammock gear you will find a whole new comfort level for sleeping over eno
we have about 4 ENO we use for daily nap beating around they are heavy and tough so great for kids to play in so I have slept in them etc..
I tried hammock camping this year and had the best nights sleep I have ever while ground camping. I spent a week in the Colorado high country moving around every few nights, between 8,000' and 11,000'.
My gear is basic ENO stuff since this was a trial run for me and I have a family member who sells ENO. To be frank, I was skeptical I'd enjoy sleeping in a hammock since I am 6'3" even though it was comfortable at home. ENO seems to be decent gear that is durable but not fancy. I started with the SingleNest and Atlas straps then added a bug net and HouseFly tarp. I cut up an old memory foam mattress topper to fit inside the hammock for insulation and slept in an old Coleman bag. I brought along a small travel pillow from Walmart but found it was not necessary. I brought along a few biners to hold my shoes and jacket off the ground and under the tarp at each end of the hammock. I stayed dry and warm, but the coldest night was only 37 degrees.
I found the 'fiddle factor' was quite high as a first timer. Set up time was on par with my ground tent. The only difficulty I had was trying to release my shoes from the biner when nature called in the night.
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Honu
lost on the mainland
I know I have changed my gear a lot my insulation below is our main at this point kids are still using pads
but my wife now uses a bridge (ridegrunner) so I am getting a new pad for her but will also get a UQ
the pad in the bridge is nice for flattening it out
I am more into the wide 70 inch 11 foot these days so so so so comfy and roomy and a separate bug net over integrated setups
still have my basic tarp but am going to get a nice one with doors like my daughter has
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my insulation below is our main at this point kids are still using pads but my wife now uses a bridge (ridegrunner) so I am getting a new pad for her but will also get a UQ
the pad in the bridge is nice for flattening it out
I am more into the wide 70 inch 11 foot these days so so so so comfy and roomy and a separate bug net over integrated setups
still have my basic tarp but am going to get a nice one with doors like my daughter has
Overlandtowater
Well-known member
Raising the dead thread but had to play.
BlindingWhiteTaco
Observer
Warbonnet Blackbird hammock, Enlightened Equipment top and bottom quilt, Sea to Summit tarp.
I use this setup for solo backpacking. If I’m solo in the truck I usually sleep in the bed. Backpacking or truck with someone else I bring a tent. I do find that I sleep better in the hammock.
I use this setup for solo backpacking. If I’m solo in the truck I usually sleep in the bed. Backpacking or truck with someone else I bring a tent. I do find that I sleep better in the hammock.