r/hammockcamping

Hi all,

I‘m very new to hammock camping, but from what I‘ve heard it suits me better than camping with a tent.

I will be in Sweden for 8 days traveling with my friends in a canoe. As it will be at the beginning of September it will be around 5 degree at night.

I‘m not sure what to get…
As I‘m from Europe, most US brands won’t be here in time.

What do you think of that setup:
TTTM Pro Hammock
TTTM Moonquilt Pro 650 (or DD Hammocks Underblanket)
TTTM Moonblanket Pro 650 (or Cacoon Hammock Topquilt)
DD 3x3 Tarp

Thanks for your help!!

I've been desperately looking for a stand (ideally the Cricket or Tensa4) and quality tarp (ideally the WB Superfly or a similar quality with good coverage) but the rare times one is listed for sale in the FB groups I'm in it sells before I even have a chance to see it...

I have a "looking for" post in FB Marketplace for a while but either hammock camping isn't very popular here in Quebec or the hammock campers who have gear are just not looking to sell it.

I keep an eye on Ebay but looking for quality gear through all the Amazon crap and hammock lounging gear is like looking for needle in a hay stack. There's a Tensa4 I've considered but it includes many extras I might not need therefore the price is quite high.

If anyone has extra gear they'd like to sell or knows good places to purchase used gear, let me know?

This is probably a big no-no, but I'm genuinely curious if the AliExpress Versions of the Haven Tent are any good. For reverence, this is what I'm talking about: aliexpress.com/item/1005012944384968.html

I ask cause I do own one chinese XL hammock and one with a bug net, and the former is actually really great while the latter really isn't that bad either. But the price for the hammock tent does seem ludicrously low.

My girlfriend and I are planning a camping trip in early November in the Daniel Boone area around Red River Gorge.

I decided hammock camping would be a good option for comfort. I have chronic pain from a connective tissue disorder that has worsened over the past couple years.

I’ve looked at warbonnet and dutchware but for an entire setup it’s like $700. Can I get away with something quality that will last in the $400 range?

I considered maybe getting a cheaper underquilt and a nice hammock.

What gear do you think is nonnegotiable for comfort on a trip in early November.

I currently have an ENO Doublenest and plan to get a bug net

Hey I’ve never slept in a hammock before. I’m headed out on a canoe trip that by my count will have 5 different sleep setups in Algonquin in a couple of weeks and I’m considering trying hammock camping for the first time.

I’ve got a hummingbird 2 person hammock w/ bug net
A thermarest xtherm max large
An ee LW 10F quilt
And an 8x5 silnylon tarp
I tend to sleep on my side and toss and turn a bit
I’m 6’1”, 200 lbs

Is this a bad idea? Am I likely to be uncomfortable, losing my pad repeatedly in the hammock, or otherwise struggle to sleep soundly because of the combination of items I’m using?

Is the tarp to small and I need something a bit bigger?

Is usually am out with my partner and we like to share a tent so I don’t want to spend a bunch of money on a setup that will get infrequent use but I really do value my sleep as well.

Thank you in advance for your opinions, experiences, and suggestions!

My small tent has seen better days and I have a one night canoe trip coming up (early September, in New Jersey). I would like to try hammock camping, and honestly want to make do with some gear I already own before buying a bunch of stuff since I don’t know if I want to spend the money on a new 1 or 2p tent, or a hammock set up without trying it out a bit first. I love being in the hammock in the park or backyard.

The hammock I have available is my partner’s ENO double that is ancient but has served us well while car camping as a fun place to hang out while we sleep in a giant tent (with a small kid, babies/toddlers just require so much stuff!!). I have a mosquito net for it as well. From some reading on this sub I see people tend to hate on ENO. Im not brand loyal to anything, just not going to buy new until what I have doesn’t work! I’m 5’4 and the double has so much room for me.

For sleep, I know the underquilt is the way to go. But, I’m trying to not buy a bunch of stuff and I do know how to sew, so I could eventually make this myself if I love hammock camping.

Options I have:
a rumple blanket we use in the park etc
40F synthetic sleeping bag
0F down bag
Thermarest z lite closed cell sleeping pad
Thermarest neoair inflatable sleeping pad
Ground cloth from a 2 person tent
Ground cloth from a 6 person tent

What I’ll be buying for sure:
A tarp setup for the hammock, probably a budget option tbh

Too early to know if there will be rain or not, but all my gear will be waterproofed already bc it’s a canoe trip, so I just have to worry about sleeping.

Any advice? Which of the options should I use for the best hammock camping setup?

This is in the Uintas at about 9270 feet, two days ago. I feel like my tarp skills are very amateur. This storm had very strong winds coming off the lake that hit the broad side of my tarp. The thunder and lightning was so incredibly close it was terrifyingly loud. There was an initial deluge of rain and hail that calmed down once the storm front passed. It rained for about 6-7 hours nonstop after. I was very glad I wasn’t in a tent.

Not sure if it was luck, but I stayed dry and I feel like my tarping skills just leveled up. I honestly can’t believe it withstood the storm. Whew!

Now I need to work on my knot tying skills.

Tall hammock campers (6’6”+): what’s the best truly fiddle-free bottom insulation setup?
I’m 6’6” and I’ve reached the point where I just can’t deal with fiddling with underquilts anymore.
I’ve tried a bunch of hammocks and underquilts, including full-length JRB and Hammock Gear Incubators. My main problem is that I get a pretty significant calf ridge, which seems to make it difficult to keep a traditional underquilt sealed properly.
I’m also a very active sleeper and twist and turn a lot during the night. Even if I get the underquilt dialed in before sleeping, I eventually move around, create a gap somewhere, and wake up cold.
At this point I just want a true set-it-and-forget-it solution. Weight is less important to me than being able to move around without constantly worrying about my insulation.
I’m especially curious about the Dutchware Hellbender. It looks like exactly the kind of solution I want, but is it long/large enough for someone who is 6’6”? Anyone around my height tried one?
I’m also open to Superior Gear, Wooki/Blackbird XLC, or anything else.