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Took a tent but decided not to use it (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 weeks ago by Cirelo to c/[email protected]

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Went on an overnight trip to the Buffalo River in Arkansas. The weather was nice enough to just sleep outside

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

Hammocks are just better IMO. Tarp + Hammock is my go to shelter in every season.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Love my hammock. Trying to get the wife to like it, but her first experience was suboptimal. Gonna try again next summer.

[–] AchtungDrempels 10 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Hammock campers are so.. they are like arch users or brompton cyclists 😆

Tent gang in the house!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m also in team tent, mainly because bugs.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

My hammock has a built in bug net 🤷‍♂️

Here is my setup last weekend: Hammock by the river with dog in background

Here's another angle, with the rain fly extended: Closeup of hammock with rain fly. Orange chair on ground with items on it, backpack hanging from low tree branch

I was quite comfortable to be honest. But tents are fine, I still own a tent, and depending on where I'm camping or how much I'm glamping, I'll bring the tent, and maybe even toss in an air mattress. I'm flexible 😁

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Nah, you sold me at “built-in bug net” hahaha hammock is so much more comfy than sleeping on an air mattress or bedroll.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

That's fair lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Here in Australia, Swags are the go-to camping solution for solo camping, and also couple touring.

A Swag is a local type of Bivouac sack that could just be anything from a blanket wrapped in a tarp, upto a custom canvas tent-like structure that can be quickly rolled out, with integrated mattress and separate stretcher.

A few of the lighter-weight ones have an opening on the topside where you can leave them open for stargazing on dry nights.

There are also hammock swags with insulation above and below.