I camped near the river in my solo camp setup this weekend - I was able to park after dark and setup quickly where there were no trees. I finally brought a soft pillow and slept like a baby. I need to work on tarp anchoring, but this worked well in good weather.

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This messes me up. Back when I was heavy into the organized hammock camping scene, these were created and made popular. I spoke to this dude a lot - invited him to local group hangs. I guest-hosted the HYOH podcast a few times and had him as a guest.

I'm a little taken aback.

One more night in Michigan’s lower peninsula. It rained from dusk to dawn but at least I got to set up, start a fire, and tear down without it raining. The colors were beautiful. We stayed dry under our tarp despite the all night rain. Some condensation on the inside but nothing dripped. It got down in the 40’s and we stayed warm, and I feel more confident about what I need and don’t need for cooler weather hammock camping. Definitely will be planning more Fall trips in years to come.

The weather was perfect. About 70 during the day and 40s at night

Hi. Photo for attention :) My last trip was in heavy rain. I had a lot of rain ingress. Not leaking; it was running down the ropes and entering at the foot and head of the hammock. Can’t really think of a way round this. Anyone have any advice? (D2 hammock and tarp)

I am going on a 3 night backpacking trip with some buddies this weekend. I have a nice 20 degree rated sleeping bag, an inflatable pad, extra blanket, and warm clothes.

My buddies are concerned that I wont be warm, but im just not sure thats going to be a problem. I have camped in decently cold weather before in JUST the hammock and sleeping bag and did fine. do you all think I will be ok for these few nights? I would guess that temps will get as low as 35 degrees (thats being generous).

Hi all, new to the scene but really enjoying it so far! Long story short, I got a cheaper starter hammock on Amazon that had a built-in bug net with poles sewn in for support. While not awful, I think I will be returning it as it's not exactly performing like I thought it would.

I figured I would take that opportunity to invest in something that will not only start me on the right track, but that I can also add to over time when ready (i.e. separate bug net, rain fly, etc.)

Problem is, I've seen so many different recommendations, opinions, and why those are both wrong and actually this is better that I'm a bit overwhelmed. I get there are different preferences, but I'm mainly looking for the following:

A comfy but durable camping hammock that I can set up in the backyard or take to the local state park. I'm 6'2, 180 lbs., and won't be sharing it with anyone (as in, I've seen some say the longer the length the better, and most say i.e. the Doublenest Eno would be better than the Single for someone my size). As long as I can comfortably read a book, sleep, or swing without too much excess fabric, I'd be happy. I've seen a bunch of recommended brands over Eno, all at varying price points, but I do find I like all of their accessories, including their easy set-up ridgeline, are compatible and work together.

I'd also like to get to the level of knowledge/skill to be able to use a suspension system (I think that's the right term...), rather than tree straps to adjust/dial in my hangs, if that factors into the hammock choice itself.

Any insights or advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Fully maxed on the suspension length for this spot

Hello,

I'm thinking about picking up a hammock for 4 seasons. Would I be better served with a windsock or double layer? Which do you think is more thermally stable?

Do you think a double layer would be too warm for summer humid nights? Thanks for your thoughts.

I just put my tarp in a snakeskin for a trip this weekend. I strung up the assembly but never deployed the tarp.

If I hang ii in my garage for the afternoon to dry out any condensation from last night this morning, would I just store my tarp in the snakeskin?

I’ve gone through too many UQ options and am planning to order a SLD Trail Winder asym UQ, but I’m trying to decide on the temp rating and I’m curious what other people consider and prioritize.

I’m in Ohio (US), and will mainly use it for 3-season camping, though I do like the occasional mid-winter hang. So most of the time a 40*F UQ would be plenty, but sometimes I do want more than that. I tend to see an UQ like a mattress, that I don’t care about it being too insulating because I can control venting with what top-quilt/blanket I take, but I also know that the more insulating the UQ is, the more bulky it is. So I thought about dropping to the 30*F option, but SLD charges the same for 30* and 20*, so it would purely be a question of bulk.

So for others that have made similar considerations, with the same UQ or others, what did you decide? Are you happy with your choice? Would you do it different if you had it to do over again? Etc.?

I have a Doberman who I take camping and hiking all the time. I want to be able to hammock camp. I don’t have the best hammock in the world but do have an eno and I believe a bug net as well.

Curious what you do with your dogs ? I know they have small tents for dogs just not sure if they’re worth it. My dog would sleep in the hammock with me but she’s too big.

So either an affordable hammock that is able to be backpacked with and can fit us both or a sleep system for a dog essentially.

I often check the gear reccomendation posts on this sub and one of the most common reccomendations that I see is to buy a hammock that is at least 11ft long. Why? What kind of a difference does it make?

I've had my eno double nest since around 2014, it has spent a lot of nights outdoors since then and I've almost always been perfectly comfortable. Would upgrading to a longer hammock absolutely blow my mind?

I'm loving hammock camping and have used it on 10 or so backpacking and truck camping trips so far this year. I got my hang and equipment figured out and working, find the hammock relaxing and enjoy settling in for the night... until invariably I start waking up throughout the night seemingly due to head or neck ache and the pillow situation never feels quite right. When I wake up the pillow and lack of comfort is what my mind is focused on.

I have tried the Dutchware ARGON pillow which is soft, but it feels like a tiny pillow (website says it is 12"x8"). Not knocking Dutchware just for me my head doesn't seem to stay on it and it is small and slides out and away. I also tried a pretty popular Trekology inflatable pillow and have tried varying amounts of inflation. It is bigger than the DW Argon. Somehow I still wake up and not comfortable.

Anybody been on a pillow journey and find a solution that worked?

I hurt my self in a slip and fall. Just had surgery and haven’t been able to sleep in a normal bed in 6 months. I just finished this thing hoping the ol’ hammock will bring back a good night sleep.

My son is a Scout and really enjoys hammock camping when he gets the chance (min of 10 nights a year). He has outgrown his current hammock so we'd like to get him a replacement for Christmas.

He is 6' tall, likely to grow a couple more inches, and pretty thin. We would like to get him a full set up (hammock, bug net, tarp). He already has an underquilt and a snake skin that he'd like to keep using.

We have been looking at the Onewind. I've done so much research, I am overwhelmed!

Edit: He camps mostly in the Midwest (KY, OH, IN) from Spring to Fall. It could be raining and cold or hot and muggy.

Edit #2: Budget is around $100 for the hammock, up to $200 for everything. He's an awesome kid and has earned it.

Just had a question about the Dutch Clip

Since the clip requires your webbing to have a loop on the end, what is the benefit of using a Dutch clip instead of just feeding the webbing through the webbing end loop?

Anyone have experience using the spider web 1.5 straps from Dutch ware?

They say that the straps don’t do well with cinch buckles but I was curious how they are with holding becket hitch and marlin spike knots.

No, not that kind!

I’m thinking of getting a new pillow to replace my current naturehike one. I’ve been eyeing nemo equipments ’fillo’, but I’m unsure how it would work in hammock use. I’m open to suggestions!

I seen where some were saying they were getting snaps sewn in near the end of the zippers on a Dream Hammock raven to keep zippers from sliding off to seperate. Does anyone have a close up photo of exactly how they sewed theirs on? I want to be sure when I have them sewn into to my Raven. Thank You.

Hello all,

I’m a starving grad student that loves hammock camping, but I am quite “financially limited” lol. I’m curious in y’all’s opinions what hammock gear makes the biggest impact on your sleep quality?

For example, I had no idea how much more comfortable an underquilt was over using a pad until I tried it. 100% worth the money every time IMO.

So what do y’all think are the best things to actually spend money on vs what you can cheap out on a bit?

Edits for future readers Looks like the overwhelming answer from most people is to get a decent hammock around 11+ ft long before spending money on anything else. Some affordable ones that got recommended to me were the Onewind hammock and the dream hammock wingspan for integrated bugnets, and some simple 11ft gathered end hammocks for a straight-up hammock with no frills.

Underquilts and decent pillows are also recommended.

Still new-ish hammock camper. My first topquilt was an Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX with a 50 degree rating but evaluating my options for colder weather hangs. What would be the difference if I used my REI Magma 30 degree down sleeping bag to sleep under instead of buying a 30 degree dedicated top quilt? I believe the Magma would be about 10 oz heavier so there is that, but are there any comfort aspects to consider? Are the hood and draft color going to be trying to cover my face?

FWIW I'm currently running a 40 degree underquilt.