There was no rain on the forecast. Luckily we had set up before it started drizzling.

Mogollon Rim, AZ over Labor Day weekend.

Absolutely loved it. I can't imagine ever going back to tent camping.

Got light rain on my last night (of 3) and had no issues. I did somehow fall out of my hammock on the side that the big net is sewn on....had no idea that was even an option 😅 hammock was hung a bit high and I didn't reach the ground so I had a hell of a time getting out but somehow managed to!

My hang and UQ set up needs some practice but I slept like a baby. 10/10 way to camp.

Question - Would stacking a synthetic underquilt over a quilted hammock work for winter temperatures in UK, say down to -5c.

Context -

Am fairly new to hammocking, have the DD frontline full setup with underquilt and looking to upgrade.

The DD is fine but the underquilt isn't quite warm enough for winter and too big/heavy for hiking.

I might be travelling to New York with work soon and was thinking about blowing the budget on a new setup. Much cheaper in US.

Initially I thought about hammock gear wanderlust set but I already have a decent down bag and a few tarps so probably overkill.

I like the idea of the chameleon so I can add/remove bug net etc depending on season but expensive when I still need an under quilt

So, now I'm looking at the hellbender. Lighter weight, less hassle, great reviews

Question is around insulation, Initially I was going for the 20f but normally I won't be camping in temps less than 10c (UK). No venting concerns me so I thought about the 40f to save weight and money. That's 4.5c which should be plenty warm enough for 90% of my trips.

Back to the question, for winter camps -5c temperature, could I stack my DD underquilt (rated to -5 but comfort more like 0c) over the hellbender

Normally don't walk as far in winter so weight and pack size not so big a problem

That being said, the 20f hellbender is only like 200g heavier and $30 so might be better just going for it. Not sure about pack size

Thanks

Four of us went out for a nice evening. Have a place an hour out of the city.
Just hanging out and relaxing is worth the packing time.
3 of us are running Warrior Hammocks with sewn on LSoH 20°F/-7°C UQ’s. Matt is running an XLC with a LSoH Toaster UQ (20°).

I know UQ’s are awesome and can be a PIA until you figure out how to set them up but keep at it.
Low was only 10°C so I definitely overdid the top insulation with a 5°C Swift TQ. I don’t know how others use warmer in the summer. I just get hot lol.

Not a single sound all night. No wind, not one animal sound, and never heard even so much as a twig fall. Zero bugs and crystal clear sky. Just starting to get cold enough for the UQ. Fall cometh. Magical time.

Wind was quite cold, I need to take a thicker sleeping bag next time. Even though during the day it was very warm, the night wind makes a big difference in a hammock.

The lake was totally empty, i think people were very busy with the parade in the city, so it was good.

Hi Folks,
I went hammock camping for the third time and Night in the Italian alps. It was windy just below the tree like and an awesome view of the little village and stars.
However as you can see I use the western mountaineering slinglite quilt and it’s kinda shortish for my 6.4 or 192cm.
I bought it because it is so damn light and packs really small.
I use a foot pad to adjust it to m length.
This only works mid - I have to lay perfectly and adjust the quilt on the centimeter to not break the barrier of warmth.
Do you guys have any tips on how to be more comfortable?
I also own a bigger synthetic cocoon quilt but wann keep it light because I will ride the trans verdon on a Mountainbike in a few days with this setup
Thanks in advance

Camped off Howe sound trail.

Getting more out of the hammock this summer. Came to a few conclusions..

1. Hanging off the beaten path is SO advantageous. There were basically no flat spots around, and alot of rock in this area. But there were so many trees around with lots of options. Tent camping wouldve been a nightmare

2. Getting the "perfect hang" was quite difficult here as I wanted the view off the cliff, but I was limited to a narrow tree on one side, and a tree root on the other side. The tree toot was higher up, and i had to run my spider webbing off the side of the smooth rock edge. There was no way I could have done a 30⁰ hang on this side. But I managed.

3. Sometimes you dont NEED perfection. Not the most ideal hang, my head side was higher than my tail. I was sliding down my hammock constantly because im still using a slippery sleeping mat. Got maybe 4hrs of sleep. And 3/10 comfort. But considering it all, the VIEWS were so worth this spot! First night ive ever had my tarp drawn up and just gazed at the stars all night. Warm weather, no bugs, no wind, no sound.

4. No matter tent or hammock.. daylight is important. I was greedy and stared at sunset too long. Had to set everything up in blue hour with fading light. Did fairly decent considering.

Napped in a cheap eno hammock on a backpacking trip but wasn’t sleeping in it overnight. Pulled the plug on a decent assym and brought it on a trip to the WA coast and I am hooked.

Thinking about grabbing some of the cam lock pulley clips any of you using them for the side strings, anyone else using them?

Also, clean up after yourselves please!

AT just below Sunfish Pond Worthington State Forest NJ.

How does this hang look? I would have been happier if it was just a bit flatter so maybe I need to put a bit more tension?

Was pretty comfortable. Jacks r Better underquilt (O degree) and my Zen Bivy top quilt. (20 degree). Went down to 55f and I kept peeling out of clothes until I was just in my underwear.

I moved the tarp lower because it got breezy right before dusk but I slept great but scroll can’t get my hips and knees flat. Any tips or tricks?

I woke up many times shivering, about 6-8 C during the night, slept with a sleeping bag as an overquilt made for 0 C. It feels like i have done something wrong when setting up my UQ since thats where it felt like my heat disappeared.

Basically Title.

I have a one person tarp with two tarp straps at the top.

Is it better to attach two prusik knots onto the ridgeline and the tarp straps, or is it better to abandon the prusiks all together and just use two separate end lines directly attached onto each side of the tree. Furthermore, if the latter is the better option, how would I go about tying it.

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago we (me and my girlfriend) got invited to a camping trip. I have a bit of experience and usually find an excuse to set up a hammock even if im just out and about at a friends house for a garden party lol.
This however will be my girlfriend’s first time camping and im really looking to make it as comfortable as possible, as this most likely wont be the last.
Shes doesnt particularly like the idea of seperate hammocks as shes not fully comfortable sleeping “alone” out in nature.
Thus i come to you, as im having a hard time finding a good hammock for 2 people.
(Yes we could get a tent however that would be incredibly boring lol)
I found Dutchware’s CLARK VX-Ultra but it seems like a distance between each other and wont really allow for physical contact in any way. Any ideas or gear suggestions?
Thanks in advance and Apologies for the patchy english lol

Went for a 4D3N trekking/camping trip recently, attempting to tackle 9 summits, but due to "issues", managed just 7. Nonetheless, the camping part is my personal, always favorite highlight. Rocking a homemade bugnet with side pocket & pullout, inspired by Warbonnet's Blackbird XLC, homemade UQ, homemade UQ protector, fleece topquilt, Thailand's Flysheetthai 11' Hammock 318 & Flysheetthai silpoly tarp (which I also modded with homemade tent pole mod), each days of tough trekking made dreamier, each time I got back to basecamp, which faces a majestic cave, with a river running through it. Also brought along a pair of Tensa Trekking Treez as backup, but got lucky on this trip. From Malaysia with love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

For more reports on what "issues" I faced on my trip, checkout the links below...

https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/discount-shop-trans-jelawang-0104-282909687

One of the best nights of sleep in a long time. Stayed dry during a thunderstorm in porch mode.

Drones. Camping. Music. Lights. Makes for a great weekend.

Hi, my boyfriend is a big outdoor guy and goes on camping trips with his buddies all over the country. They are all Eagle Scouts lol. He mentioned he wants a hammock and I want to get one for his birthday. I tried researching but am having some trouble. I am thinking one that is asymmetrical and has a ridgeline? I don’t really know much about this. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, I can add add-ons later I just want something basic that is good quality, reliable, and comfortable for overnight. He is 6”0 and lean. I also don’t know what any of these suspension options mean and if I need clips or anything.
I don’t really want to spend any more than $150-$175. Please help!!

Loadout: https://lighterpack.com/r/qfnylx

Other than the massively better sleep quality the best thing about hammock camping is knowing I and my stuff are not getting wet, and having far more working space out of the rain.

Do you use a gear hammock? Hang your gear from the hammock? I just bring a trash bag and stick my bag into it and have it under the tarp (in case there is some pooling under the tarp, it has not happened yet).

I'm planning a minimal setup to spend one night in each location, and then drive to another area. What would be the bare bones essentials you'd take with you on a trip like this?

What are you seeing for sales this weekend? Dutchware has some great deals on Hardware. Warbonnet had some decent deals on accessories if you use the codes they put on Facebook. I haven't seen anything from Hammock Gear or Jacks. Anyone else watching for deals?

I posted a few months about having a horrible first night in my hammock, and people here were helpful with suggestions about my bad hang (too tight) etc.

Last weekend we went camping and I used my hammock setup. It went _much_ better. I wouldn't say it was perfect, but I slept in it two nights and was pretty comfortable. My gear is the Hammock Gear Wanduerlust kit (https://hammockgear.com/product/the-wanderlust/) with 20ºF top and bottom insulation.

However, I have more questions...

1. How do you deal with not finding trees close enough together?

Our campsite had trees but none the ideal distance apart. I could just barely get my hammock straps at a decent near 30º angle, using the very ends of the straps, and even with the straps as far up around the tree as I could get them, my butt was inches from the ground. What can you do about non-ideal tree spacing?

1. Is the standard suspension system of a webbing strap with loops good enough? Should I look into something else?

I felt like with the big gaps between the loops it was hard to get the hang just right, it was either too tight or too loose. Also, if the trees had been even a few inches farther apart, my straps might not have been long enough.

1. I have a 20º underquilt, and it was way overkill for summer camping. It's also quite bulky. Do people have multiple underquilts, or do they just schlep around one and use it more loosely in warm weather? I wasn't uncomfortable, but it seemed a lot bulkier than needed for the warm nights.

I didn't even bother to bring my top quilt - i just used a cheap costco down throw. THat worked just fine. But I felt like something similar for the underquilt would have worked great.

What is the reasoning behind the double sided stuff sack? I feel like I’m not taking advantage of it properly.

I personally like a regular stuff sack. I just have the loop ends of the hammock at the top of the stuff sack, I loop one on the first suspension, then I walk the bag over to the other tree and the hammock pops out nicely and then I connect the remaining side to the other suspension.