Hammock camping is awesome and I love it. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind if you are new to backpacking that can be a bit of a hassle. Today's video talks about 5 things I dislike about hammock camping when compared to a tent.
1. Fiddle Factor: There is alot of fiddling involved when it comes to hammock camping. You have to fiddle with your hammock suspension to get the proper hang. You have to fiddle with your tarp and how you want to set it up. You have to fiddle with your under quilt to make sure you don't get cold in the night. All that compared to a tent takes more time when you get to camp to setup your shelter.
2. No Room To Spread Out: This is because I like to be organized. It's harder to do that in a hammock than a tent. In a tent everything is contained in the tent and allows you to spread your stuff out. In hammock you either need to keep that stuff in your backpack or have accessories that provide storage capability in your hammock (e.g. hammock organizer, shelf, side sling).
3. Less Privacy: If you need to change clothes or deal with some hygiene issues (e.g. chaffing of private parts) then it's nice to have some privacy to do so. This becomes more of a problem if you are at a campsite with multiple hikers or hiking in mixed company and you are looking for some privacy. In a tent, you can put on your rain cover and have all the privacy you need. With a hammock, you either have to do it in the hammock (not easy or comfortable) or stand behind your hammock with the tarp pitched to get some form of privacy.
4. No Camping Above Tree Line: Sometimes you see that perfect spot with the perfect view and there are no trees. We have all seen those picture perfect postcards where the tent is on the edge of a cliff overlooking a magnificent sunset. Well, those are typically above tree line which means you can't pitch your hammock. I typically like to sleep below tree line anyway but there have been times on a beautiful clear night I would have liked to setup camp in one of these spots.
5. Exposure To Wildlife: There is a sense of being more secure in a tent than in a hammock. I think this is a false security but it does make you feel better. What you don't see eye to eye doesn't scare you as bad as just hearing it. Well, in a hammock you are definitely more exposed to seeing wildlife and having wildlife come sniffing around your hammock. I don't think I am in any more danger than I would be in a tent, especially if I had scented items on me. That wildlife is going to get to those scented items regardless if I am in a tent or hammock. But with a hammock I see it and not just hear it, which means it also sees me.
These are not major issues. It definitely doesn't dissuade me from hammock camping. Just a few things I have to keep in mind and prepare for when I go hammock camping.
I hope you find this video helpful. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for watching!
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