Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Is a hammock a realistic solution for this?
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gymcoachdon |
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bhouse46 |
I have had more trouble finding a site for my Warbonnet ridgerunner than the gathered end Blackbird. It is more about finding a site to accommodate the tarp. |
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Argo |
One aspect of glamping is that everyone sleeps in his own tent. The problem now is that many Quetico sites simply don't have available real estate for this level of excess. Further complicating the real estate issue is our screen tent which everyone agrees is an essential item for a July trip. A couple of us are considering switching to hammocks. Setting aside all of the other benefits and costs regarding this migration, what I'm only interested in now is whether a hammock actually solves the problem of alleviating the housing footprint on a campsite. As hammocks don't require a desirable flat pad underneath, they can theoretically be erected anywhere, right? But is this the reality? I realize at some of the larger, luxurious sites this won't be an issue, but I've come across many sites that are surrounded by dense trees and brush where, even if it's possible to string up your hammock, the tarp may be impeded by branches and such. In other words, is it the case that sometimes the only available place to erect a hammock is in the available tent pad area? |
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AmarilloJim |
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goetzc |
The only issue I've encountered was in more recent burn areas where the only available trees were very small(under 4") and usually very dense with no natural openings big enough. I am always prepared to sleep on the ground - just in case I can't find a suitable spot for my hammock. I can setup my Warbonnet RidgeRunner hammock on a ground cloth for bug protection in that case. I don't foresee an issue with 4 guys trying to find a spot to hang a hammock in an older forested area. You likely know this already but do make sure everyone has practiced sleeping in the hammock and has appropriate insulation - especially underneath them. Even in July you will need something under you to stay warm. One last thing - not entirely hammock related as I know it's happened with tents also... if for some reason(out of your control) you arrive at a site after dark - make sure everyone knows where the latrine trail is so they aren't sleeping on it when somebody has to make a midnight run in a hurry without their headlamp. :) |
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preacherdave |
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Heyfritty |
You apparently aren’t aware that Quetico is not an option this summer with the border still closed. Sorry to bring bad news. Fritty |
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Argo |
preacherdave: "Went to Quetico with a group of eight one year. 6 of us had hammocks. We had no problem finding a site that could take all of us. Some sites we were pretty spread out. Stayed at the Pines site on Pickerel the last night out. It is a perfect site for hammocks." I'm pretty sure we stayed there in August. Is it site 15N? An army of hangers could use that site! Probably going between Lerome and Beaverhouse this summer. |
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AmarilloJim |
Heyfritty: "Argo, He is from Ontario |
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SummerSkin |
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johndku |
AmarilloJim: "Overall I think it is easier to find a hammock location than a tent spot. You can place a hammock back in the woods but you would be surprised sometimes how much you have to look for an acceptable spot even with all the trees." I agree, as long as the site is wooded and not in a severe burn area, I've never had an issue finding a few decent hammock spots at any site. |
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campnfish |
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