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Camping Hammocks!
Camping Hammock!
I’ve never been a big advocate of using a hammock while camping; but, then I haven’t really used one since my tour in Vietnam 30+ years ago. My next door neighbor has a camping hammock for each member of his family and swears by them. His Pro’s/Con’s for using a hammock while camping are interesting and deserve consideration.
Pro’s:
- They ‘re easy to set-up. All you need is a couple of fixed objects (trees) to anchor it too. Most hammocks come with the required straps/ropes.
- They are comfortable. You don’t have to worry about the creepy-crawlers or a wet/irregular ground surface.
- They’re light weight and easily managed by one person.
- Hammocks are easily supportive of a no-trace camp site.
- Some hammocks come with the needed mosquito netting and/or a rain-fly for inclement weather.
- A hammock can also be used as a camping chair.
- Some hammocks have small utility pockets for storage of personal items.
Con’s:
- The supportive guide straps/ropes require safety marking during hours of darkness.
- Hammock might not be suitable if you’re claustrophobic. The space between you and the top of the mosquito net/rain fly is quite close.
- A hammock is only good for one person.
- Sleeping in a hammock may encourage a feeling of possible vulnerability/apprehension for some.
As you can see, the Pro’s far out number the Con’s. Using camping hammocks should be considered based on situation/circumstances; doing so, definitely has merit if traveling alone!
An Authentic Hunting Camp Experience!
Camping Experience!
As I’ve mentioned before, rifle season is just around the corner. In less than a month’s time, I’ll be back at hunting camp, enjoying the simple pleasures of nature and camaraderie.
It’s not just the thrill of the hunt that I look forward to, however. When I head out to camp with my closest friends, I play things up to the hilt. After a long day in the woods, we wind down with some cold beverages and a steady diet of pickled bologna, cheese and crackers.
Our camp really brings a whole new meaning to the term “rustic,” as we go without electricity or running water for an entire extended weekend. There are so many of us crammed into a single large bedroom that it became necessary to install bunk beds. I like to have my space, so I always string up a camping hammock in the living room area. It works out better anyway because I have easy access to the kitchen the next morning when it’s time to make breakfast.
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