Hammock or tent for a 6-day Boundary Waters trip?
I’m heading to the Boundary Waters for 6 days/5 nights and was planning to hammock camp with a bug net, rain tarp, and underquilt.
The problem is I’ve barely used the hammock this summer, only set it up and slept in it for short periods (less than an hour). I had hoped to test it on a few camping trips beforehand, but never got the chance.
I’m now second guessing whether it’s the right choice. I’ve done plenty of tent camping and am comfortable with tents, but I normally use a cot. I’m worried I’ll discover I don’t like the hammock after several nights or have issues staying dry if we get significant rain.
Would you go for the hammock anyway, or buy a 2P tent and sleeping pad for this trip? I’d especially like to hear from anyone who made the jump from tent camping to hammock camping without much prior practice.