I have done a fair amount of backpacking and bike camping in the past and one
trick that I have always done is to evaluate my gear when I get back.
Since you already have a list for what you are bringing, when you get home
write down everything you actually used. Then if you have unused items,
For kayak camping I will use one of the silver emergency blankets, the ones
folded about the size of a deck of cards, in the hammock between the
hammock and the sleeping bag.
Cheap, easy and quick.
My sons taught me the trick.
Scott
On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 7:41 AM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> I j
I just started hammock camping this past year with a Hennessy hammock,
which is more of a suspended tent than a hammock, so I'm already carrying a
fairly hefty shelter vs. your ultralight hammock. I've brought along my
Thermarest pad all but once, and I never regretted having it, and the one
time t
I've only done a bit of bike camping thus far--more backpacking--but in my
estimation you're bringing way too much clothing. The weight and bulk add up
quickly, and I've come back from far too many trips with unused clothing in the
bottom of my backpack. I would, however, definitely add a sleepi
Hi Justin,
I have been using a hammock for 15 years and insulation under you depends on
temperature. If it is very warm, the hammock cools you nicely. On the other
hand, I am always cooler in a hammock vs the ground. Here in Michigan, even in
summer, I have insulation. There are lots of hammock
Doing the s24o thing this year. I'm wondering about my kit and what I'm missing
or taking extra.
- Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock
- Marmot Sawtooth (good to 15F)
- Caldera Cone with Fosters Keg
- GSI Soloist
- Helix Dripper
- Cheap camp mug
- Kleen Kanteen hot thermos
- KK Insulated Cold (on the
