The Truth About Hammock Camping!

Hammock camping can be an easy way to sleep comfortably while camping in the wild but there are some drawbacks to it compared to tent setups you should be aware of such as the complicated setup, required gear, and knot knowledge. Today I am going to run through the pros and cons of hammock camping compared to tent camping to help you make your decision on which setup is for you.

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[gwpattrick]

I was 20 years old never used under quilt. Just hammock, rain poncho for a tarp. And wool blanket. Second off you sleep, and get out and move on.
Oh I woke up it was raining out I could hear something weird. Finally got up and looked. There was a female deer under me. She looked at me with an expression. Don't make me leave its raining I just held my hand out like okay lady your fine I got back in and she settled down, and we want back to sleep. In the morning she was gone. I still laugh at that.

[OldPackMule]

Excellent! Finally. Someone who has given the REAL pros and cons of hammocks and treated it fairly. Well done.

[timonix]

Of all the things I don't understand is the absolute tiny tarp so many youtubers seem to use when hammock camping. It does nothing against the wind. It slightly protects against the rain. But man... The rain here goes sideways. a few weeks ago I was hammock camping and a unexpected storm went through. I was really happy to have a sturdy tarp with loads of protection then. Put in the ear buds and pray that the tarp will hold until morning and go to sleep.

[lovingmylifeasIage]

I've totally enjoyed hammock camping for the past 7 years. It's been a great journey learning what works the best for me.

[ExtremeExploring]

Two people sleeping in one hammock is 100% fine! Probably not for everyone but me and my gf spent three months in norway wildcamping in our hammock. We always slept together in the same hammock, has alot of advantages, especially when you have minus degrees etc. It do be a very cuddle heavy experience but when the chemistry between you two matches its such a great sleep! We only slept in the tent in a couple of occasions where we were above the tree line on a mountain somewhere.

[garradburrell]

Army taught me I can sleep in the desert with nothing but a sleeping bag

[sqweed]

The setup depends on the hammock though, mine is really easy to set up, especially because the underquilt is made by the same brand (OneTigris).

[VisitaInteriora]

The setup of a hammock-system, is more fun though than setting up a tent. One of the big Pros of a hammock-system to me is the overall cleanliness. I never liked tents for that reason. Tents on wet muddy ground never apealed to me, especially when you have to pack it back up, and its still wet and dirty. You then have another task of cleaning it again once, back home.

[ancientplayground]

Another thing I would note for those being a little freaked out of it being more exposed in a hammock than in an full enclosure like a tent. True, you may be a little more exposed, but in a hammock, you can see what’s coming at you before it gets to you. In a tent, well, you are kind of unzipping the door and peaking/ walking out into the unknown. So, if thinking in a bit of a “tactical/ defensive” mindset, seeing what coming towards you before it gets there gives you a little more time to prepare.

I have come to the conclusion that hammock camping for me is far better than tent camping. Better nights rest, more in tune with your surroundings, and the view at night if you can do away with the tarp is just amazing. Nothing like being rocked to sleep in a hammock with an clear view of the tree tops and stars.

[vindivergilio]

I like hammock camping when I am alone, but when it is with another person or the family, out comes the tents. We have a 4 person which we use if it's only 2 of us (I learned along time ago, a 2 person tent is actually made for 1 person plus gear), and for 3 or 4 or the family (7 of us, all adults) we use a family "cabin" style that supposedly sleeps 12. It's big, but it works. To find an area big enough for 7 hammocks, good luck. Either way, I look at it as either with a hammock, tent, or just a ground sheet and a tarp, as long as there is a cover over my head, I am happy just being out camping.

[ahilbilyredneksopinion]

I have a hammock hot tent frum One tigress, don't use a stove, but my wife goes on one side in her cot and the kid goes on the other and foot end on his cot. Food fer thought.

[thumperthumper]

I slept in a hammock for almost 7 months every night. It took a little while to figure out how to get a perfect lay to sleep completely comfortable. The swaying side to side can be difficult to GWT past . so add a trap clip to one side with a heavy bungie cord to slow the side to side motion it works . Pro tip .get a double hammock you have a bit more room in the shoulders. Temperature below70 use a underquilt .Because the cool night air will pull the heat from your body.

[ipaales]

Completely correct, I never sleep in my tent well, but done my second hammock camp in the English lake district and slept for 8hrs unbelievable 😴 cheers mate

[philinthephilippines]

I've practically lived in my Warbonnet Blackbird xlc for a year...highly recommended!

[RickMacLennan]

Great video. I've loved my hammock since I got mine, even Scotland in the winter I've had comfortable nights sleep in it.

[Stoney_AKA_James]

Good video
I've been using a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC hammock and really like it.
Tip: Sew 550-cord loops on the bottom corners and center points for tent stakes and then 550-cord loops sewn on the ridge, this will let you set it up on the ground, with a ground sheet and a tarp, which I use anyway.

[haroldkerwinjr]

I went hammock camping in the Colorado Mountains. Don't want to do tents anymore. My set up is easy. Hammock with built in net. A wool blanket as a liner, and a 0 degree xxl sleeping bag. 11' tarp. Sleep like a baby.

[StevanOutdoor]

The hammock setup depends all on what suspension system you use. I set up my hammock with bug net and tarp in under 5 minutes never tying a knot. But the description of the pro's and cons was pretty accurate.

[Draculapin]

I do both and I like to keep my tent setup for cold, rainy or long trip and I use the hammock for quick overnight with good and warm weather

[RicMor]

Great video, thanks for putting it out. I realize it's a couple of years old, but the subject is still relevant. I own about 8 Hennessy Hammocks, which I mostly use as loaners. That said, I haven't slept in a Hennessy in many years. I think Hennessy is a workhorse of a hammock, but these days there are better options IMHO. So Hennessy is perhaps not the best for someone who's starting out hammocking. The suspension system is really rudimentary and not easy to dial in because you have to be tying and untying knots. The length of the hammock is short for comfort with a length of 10 feet on most of their mid range ones. If you want something longer, then you get a very heavy Hennessy, if you want something lighter, then you get one even shorter than 10 feet. Whereas the industry standard is 11 feet, and most other manufacturers use lighter fabrics.

The other issue with Hennessy is the stock tarp. It gives you minimal coverage. So when setting up you really have no room for error, and if you're under a heavy downpour, you could get wet from the sides. Other manufacturers make very lightweight hexagonal tarps that offer more coverage. Hennessy makes hex tarps too, but those are sold separately and they're heavy for what they are.

In the US a great entry-level brand is Hammock Gear, another one is Arrowhead Equipment. They can put together a set of hammock, tarp and insulation that's easy to understand and master quickly. Then once you've used your hammock and know what you like and don't like, you can move up at notch and get something more sophisticated from Dream Hammock, Dutchware, Warbonnet or UGQ Outdoor.

With the gathered-end hammocks you sleep in a diagonal direction in comparison to the main axis of the hammock. Some people favor head left/ feet right, and others head right / feet left. You don't know what you prefer until you try sleeping in it several nights. Hennessy hammocks are configured to sleep in just one of those directions. So if you don't find it right for you, you might just give up and say that hammocks are uncomfortable.

Another example is the tarp coverage. As mentioned above, the Hennessy stock tarps are minimal. So if you're someone who camps in places where rain is not a problem, and you like the view of your surroundings from the hammock, then the Hennessy tarp will be great for you. But if you like your privacy (for example if you're a woman and need more coverage to change your clothes) then you'll prefer a bigger tarp. Winter tarps can cover the entire hammock, and come almost all the way down to the ground.

There are many other aspects about hammock camping that can be customized, and most manufacturers allow you to do that.