Tent or Hammock?

[cowboystl1]

I currently use a back packing tent, but have been contemplating changing to a bivy hammock less weight and maybe more comfort on my joints does any one use one? or have a different method?

 

[Rich Z]

A hammock sure sounds comfy... Which hammock are you looking at?

 

[cowboystl1]

Hennessy hammock is a thought only weighs less than 2 pounds 

 

[cowboystl1]

well my current rig  is a couple light tarps and a bivy bag or a small one man back pack tent  both with a sleeping mat

 

[Big Country]

The hammock is definitely a cool idea, but not much weight saving compared to today's UL tents.  Could save a few ounces using a sleeping bag/pad system like Big Agnes where there is no fill on the bottom and a pad sleeve.  Hammock may be a bit colder too since air is allowed to flow underneath, something to consider if you hunt in cooler climates

 

[cowboystl1]

The hammock is definitely a cool idea, but not much weight saving compared to today's UL tents.  Could save a few ounces using a sleeping bag/pad system like Big Agnes where there is no fill on the bottom and a pad sleeve.  Hammock may be a bit colder too since air is allowed to flow underneath, something to consider if you hunt in cooler climates

supposedly its insulated for 4 season camping

 

[nateysmith]

I like the idea of the mountainsmith mountain shelter (http://soleadventure.com/2014/02/gear-review-the-mountainsmith-mountain-shelter-lt/).  Then just add a pad like this one from Klymit (http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/sleeping-pads/static-v.html).  That is a little over 3lbs for everything.

 

[cowboystl1]

I like the idea of the mountainsmith mountain shelter (http://soleadventure.com/2014/02/gear-review-the-mountainsmith-mountain-shelter-lt/).  Then just add a pad like this one from Klymit (http://www.klymit.com/index.php/products-1/sleeping-pads/static-v.html).  That is a little over 3lbs for everything.

very similar to what i use already i found some  nylon tarps very light weight and super water proof works great and i just use a gortex bivy bag over my sleeping bag and another for moisture barrier light tarp as a floor the bivy bag is heavier than the tarps

 

[hank4elk]

As much as I like the light weight idea,I find hammocks a bit restrictive. I have one here at my place in the shade.
I love my Kelty Gunnison 2.0 tent ,and prefer it over my OR bivy and siltarp. Even tho the bivy is way lighter,I don't like being restricted too long in one. Lucky I moved to NM and it can rain in buckets at times in summer it's not the problem it is in the Sierra's or other places I have been.
The saying here in NM is,"If you don't like the weather,wait an hour,it'll change."

 

[Mr Mom]

Just spent a long cold Michigan winter researching and purchasing a hammock rig for Elk hunting. Here is some of the better info I found.

http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net/backcountry-bowhunting.html Good read, he talks about the advantages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQZr6eW2e0 This is the best "how to" I could find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0 Tons of info on Shug's channel, but he is nuts.

Or just search "hammock camping" on you tube

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forum.php Information overlaod here, but a place to find materials or manufacturers. This is still a cottage industry.

I hope this helps. Mr Mom

 

[cowboystl1]

Just spent a long cold Michigan winter researching and purchasing a hammock rig for Elk hunting. Here is some of the better info I found.

http://www.elk-hunting-tips.net/backcountry-bowhunting.html Good read, he talks about the advantages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQZr6eW2e0 This is the best "how to" I could find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7NZVqpBUV0 Tons of info on Shug's channel, but he is nuts.

Or just search "hammock camping" on you tube

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forum.php Information overlaod here, but a place to find materials or manufacturers. This is still a cottage industry.

I hope this helps. Mr Mom

good stuff some i had seen some i haddn't thanks

 

[Oldskool]

Several leaders and couple of kids in our scout troop went hammock. Very easy to set up, extremely comfortable, you do need a mat in the bottom to keep the cold off of you. Pretty weatherproof, I noticed that they had to get the cover taut, or it would drain onto them. The biggest downside was extended poor weather. I was able to boil water under my tent vestibule and have dinner, and then sit on my pad chair and relax. They were stuck lying in the hammock or sitting in the rain making dinner. Also putting boots on in a dry area versus standing on wet ground is pretty nice. However, as I write this, I wonder if creating a wider cover, maybe 3ft on both sides, could create a dry area to operate in during extended periods of weather. Good luck in your quest.