AA1PR
Disabled Explorer
that ENO looks rather large, can you lay somewhat flat in it?
Overland Hammock Camping
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that ENO looks rather large, can you lay somewhat flat in it?
brianwj
Observer
You can get a nice flat lay in the ENO if you lay on the diagonal.
I agree completely. I have a 5 man Eureka tent for the rare occasion I have friends along, but I much prefer hanging in the hammock.
taylorRichie
Adventurer
I used to use a Hennesy Hamock in the High Uintas of Utah (10,000 + feet). I absolutely loved it. There was quite a learning curve though. Many cold nights before getting it dialed.
50º Weather - Put a sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag
40º - 50º - Put sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag, and wrap an emergency blanket around the outside (I used to put it inside the hammock, but it was too noisy) I later switched to a fabric emergency blanket that didn't make noise.
Anything below I do all of the above, but then I take the rocks from my fire ring (that hopefully are really hot by now) and pile them under the hammock. I can cook in the middle of a snow storm it's great!!
Now a day I use an MSR Hubba Hubba while backpacking (I bring a dog or two).
Now for Overland/Car Camping and exploration, I'm using a nice springbar setup... Not ideal for a quick setup and move. But if I'm staying in the same place for a few days... I couldn't ask for more.
50º Weather - Put a sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag
40º - 50º - Put sleeping pad inside my sleeping bag, and wrap an emergency blanket around the outside (I used to put it inside the hammock, but it was too noisy) I later switched to a fabric emergency blanket that didn't make noise.
Anything below I do all of the above, but then I take the rocks from my fire ring (that hopefully are really hot by now) and pile them under the hammock. I can cook in the middle of a snow storm it's great!!
Now a day I use an MSR Hubba Hubba while backpacking (I bring a dog or two).
Now for Overland/Car Camping and exploration, I'm using a nice springbar setup... Not ideal for a quick setup and move. But if I'm staying in the same place for a few days... I couldn't ask for more.
krazytoy
Adventurer
Have at it. It has soooo many more possibilities fishing pole holder, canopy poles, clothes line and I could stick one rod in and film with the GoPro. Just need the GoPro now... I can't wait to start using them more.
I've been hammock camping for around 5 years now. We have 4 Warbonnett Blackbirds and I have one of their new bridge design hammocks here but haven't set it up. I've been camping off of a motorcycle primarily over the last 6-7 years but the bikes are gone now so it will likely be out of the Jeep come next Spring. I love hammocks but always worried about finding a place to hang when riding the m/c. With the jeep I have at least 1 attachment point so finding a spot to hang shouldn't be a problem now. 
I like the hanging a whole bunch but have also just started putting together a trailer with a RTT. Sometimes it takes me alot of time to rig the hammock, under quit, tarp etc and if just staying for a night I will likely use the RTT. This fall we put up a couple of posts in our back yard so I can hang in the back yard.
I like the hanging a whole bunch but have also just started putting together a trailer with a RTT. Sometimes it takes me alot of time to rig the hammock, under quit, tarp etc and if just staying for a night I will likely use the RTT. This fall we put up a couple of posts in our back yard so I can hang in the back yard.
TenaciousTJ
Explorer
Jevy, looks like you have the Speer Peapod for cold wether hammock camping. I've been considering that myself. How do you like it?
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That brought back memories, my dad had the same exact tent when we where kids, But I will be getting myself a Hammock for christmas this year, Any idea where I could start, It looks like Hennessy is the best way to go,
johnspark
Ramblin Man
Hennessy or Warbonnet are the bomb if you have the dough. Eno and Treklight if you are on a thin budget. I haven't had to upgrade from my treklights yet, so they're gonna hold up if you go that route.
The biggest thing is how you use the rain tarp and/or insulation. Watch some youtube videos and apply as needed.
Good luck.
The biggest thing is how you use the rain tarp and/or insulation. Watch some youtube videos and apply as needed.
Good luck.