My 4-season hammock setup that fits in a 22L backpack (PNW)
I’ve been trying to build a compact hammock kit that’s comfortable year-round without taking up much space for grab and go. This is what I’ve settled on:
🎒 Sea to Summit 22L Backpack
🌿 Sea to Summit Jungle Hammock (single with bug net + Kevlar buckle suspension)
🏕️ Sea to Summit Escapist Tarp (10’ × 10’)
📍 Sea to Summit Ultralight Pegs (8)
❄️ Hammock Gear Incubator Underquilt (20°F, 20D/10D)
🎒 Onewind Gear Sling
💤 Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow (Regular)
🟠 Sea to Summit 5L Compression Sack
⚪ Sea to Summit 2L Ultra-Sil Stuff Sack
🧻 Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes
📻 Sony SRF Card AM/FM Radio
🔦 Small Amazon Flashlight
💩 Doggy bags (Leave No Trace)
🪢 Upgraded all stock guy lines to 2 mm reflective paracord with color coded Sea to Summit accessory carabiners for fast deployment.
💧 48oz Nalgene w/ “Epic Filter”
The entire setup takes me about 6 minutes to pitch once I’m at camp and, as you can see, it packs surprisingly small. I live in the Pacific Northwest and use this setup year-round. When temperatures drop, I simply add layers and pair it with my Sea to Summit Spark Pro -9° sleeping bag. It’s been an incredibly versatile system that’s both comfortable and highly packable. For warmer weather or lounging by the lake, I’ll sometimes swap to my Sea to Summit Pro Double Hammock with Bug Net and use my Sea to Summit Blue 15D Ultralight Tarp (roughly 11’x9’) instead. I pack that entire warm-weather shelter into a single 3L Sea to Summit compression sack, which makes setup and packing much simpler and drop it in my pack.
I’m always looking for ways to shave weight and volume without sacrificing comfort, so if anyone has suggestions or questions, I’d love to hear them.