Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Hammock camping
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KevinL |
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outdooraddict |
One of the (many) benefits of using a Hammock is not having to find the "perfect" spot to sleep, a tent really limits you I feel. The only downside is adding a bit of bulk having a Top quilt and Underquilt, but all the pros outweigh the cons by far, I feel. Edit- I used a pad my first year, last year I got an underquilt. |
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TallMatt |
quote TomT: I see that you currently use a blackbird. Are there issues with bug buzzing with your current setup? I'm looking at a double layer in 1.1 silnylon. I imagine the integrated bug netting keeps them far enough away that they're not buzzing directly in your ear. I guess I'm not sure if this is something I should be concerned about at all since most summers when I camp, if the bugs are bad, they get stuck between the tent and the fly and buzz all night anyway. I'd probably do a permethrin coating on the underside of my hammock, maybe spray the netting and also apply a treatment to the fly just to keep them down. Mosquitoes gravitate to me for some reason (will bother the heck out of me and leave other people alone...). Also curious how long setup takes you including tarp, just to compare to tent camping? Thanks |
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markaroberts |
+1 on the underquilt. We have had guys that have tried sleeping pads but complained of cold shoulders. Go for the full length underquilt (down) and don't look back. |
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TomT |
quote 4keys: "A few years ago we took our 2 kids up there. I took along a hammock for napping, etc. My then 15 year old son (BlueSkiesWI) decided to use the hammock to sleep under the stars - and not share a tent with his sister. All was well... Until the mosquitoes came out. Luckily I had netting along, and he kept the netting off his face by wearing a baseball cap. He made it through the night. But the buzz only a few inches from his face was just too much, and the next night he retreated to the tent, and his sister." I can relate to this. In 1992 I took my 16 year old brother and we had along 2 rope hammocks for napping. One day we decided not to set up our tent and just use head nets and our down bags and sleep under the stars. This was mid June and it was warm. The buzzing around our faces didn't let us sleep and we sweated inside our bags and prayed for dawn. Definitely in my top 5 worst nights sleeping ever. |
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hooky |
quote walleyevision: "Would a guy need an underquilt if he had a 15 degree sleeping bag on nights where it gets down to 40ish? I'm thinking about getting a hammock and plan on going labor day weekend." An underquilt or a pad will be needed. You're laying on the bag, compressing it. No loft means no insulation and it will be too cold. A cheap closed cell foam pad would be enough, assuming it's wide enough at your shoulders. |
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jcavenagh |
quote hooky: "quote walleyevision: "Would a guy need an underquilt if he had a 15 degree sleeping bag on nights where it gets down to 40ish? I'm thinking about getting a hammock and plan on going labor day weekend." use 1 full length pad under your body...then cut another pad to 36-45" and place it under your shoulders to wrap around. Problem solved. BUT, once you decide to go hammock all the way, research the various underquilts. Take some time, save a few bucks, and then get one. They are much more comfortable than pads. |
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KevinL |
I use a 20 deg under quilt for my May - October camping. In warmer temps I open up the shock cords on my Burrow and let a little more air circulate. |
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headCase |
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Elydog |
Cons: Can get chilly if not prepared (underquilt, sleeping pad, etc.), can't snuggle up with someone else. I have the Blackbird by WarBonnet and totally love it. Tents have their place but I really love the footbox, mosquito netting, and shelf of my BB. |
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Elydog |
Cons: Can get chilly if not prepared (underquilt, sleeping pad, etc.), can't snuggle up with someone else. I have the Blackbird by WarBonnet and totally love it. Tents have their place but I really love the footbox, mosquito netting, and shelf of my BB. |
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hooky |
One other thing, I'm a side sleeper. In a hammock, I sleep like a baby on my back. |
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headCase |
By the way I would like to say this is one of the best forums I've been on. There seems to be no BS, drama, or false reporting. This seems to be a very knowledgeable group that enjoys helping others out |
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hooky |
You can't see the ground sheet and pack, but they're in there. |
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headCase |
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Savage Voyageur |
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TomT |
quote TallMatt: "quote TomT: The setup is probably about the same when I get done with the tarp rig. However, it's much easier than a tent setup because there's no real bending over or crawling around. It's all done standing up. Since I've only camped in september with my blackbird I really haven't had experience with skeeters buzzing the net. The net of the blackbird is way off your face so I doubt it would be much of an issue in June. |
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magaak1 |
Best sleep you will get after a hard day of portaging and paddling. |
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TomT |
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Savage Voyageur |
quote headCase: "quote Savage Voyageur: "Welcome aboard Headcase. Your friend is right. Best nights sleep in the woods is in a hammock. Check out our hammock forum, you can join it or just read. Forum " Go back out to the main page that lists all the forums. Then go to the bottom where it lists all the other forums you can join. Open them and find the hanging forum and click add me to this forum. Then you can ask questions to all the people that have hammocks. Same thing with the other forums. |
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George5000 |
For camp gear, put up a separate tarp near your cooking area and set a pack or all of your packs underneath (with the exception of your food pack). It's more comfortable if it ends up raining most of your trip, you already have something set up to cook underneath and get out of the rain if necessary. |
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TheBrownLeader |
It rained about 4 inches the night I stayed here. Dry and comfortable all night. I will never stay in a tent again when I have this as an option. |
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KarlBAndersen1 |
Not only on camping trips - but I sleep in mine often at home. So comfortable it's difficult to say without risking non-belief. All you need is two trees. |
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vnzill |
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Savage Voyageur |
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OBX2Kayak |
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Hoaf |
quote George5000: "I love my Clark NX-250, it's at the high end of hammocks, but in my opinion, well worth it. +1 on the Clark NX-250. Nice set-up particularly if you like to trip during spring and fall. I'm a hammock guy and will never go back to a tent! |
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TomT |
quote Exo: "Best part of hammock other than An amazing sleep? Swinging out your legs and putting your shoes on while sitting. Second best? No kneeling to pack your gear. Awesome." Absolutely. There is a difference when you wake up the next morning after a long travel day and not have to drag yourself off the ground. The best seat you can have is sitting sideways in a hammock while gently swinging. My joints thank me every time I use a hammock instead of a tent. |
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Exo |
Also cut a square of thick painters plastic and tape the corners to make a sort of bathtub and put the gear on top the plastic under my foot area. Best part of hammock other than An amazing sleep? Swinging out your legs and putting your shoes on while sitting. Second best? No kneeling to pack your gear. Awesome. |
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headCase |
quote Savage Voyageur: "Welcome aboard Headcase. Your friend is right. Best nights sleep in the woods is in a hammock. Check out our hammock forum, you can join it or just read. Forum " How do I join a private group forum |
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Dammfast |
Or just click on this linky thingy. Your looking for BWCA hanging. |