| A camping hammock is a great idea for anyone | | | | after a night in their hammocks than after a night |
| that likes to camp. They are a particularly good | | | | on the ground. |
| choice for backpackers. When folded, they take | | | | Another comfort advantage of hammock |
| up about the same amount of space as a softball | | | | camping is due to the fact that it is away from |
| and weigh only about 18 ounces. | | | | the ground. When the ground is wet and cold, you |
| When unfolded and hung correctly, they provide | | | | will be high, warm and dry. For added warmth, |
| as much sleeping space as a singe bed. The nylon | | | | you can invest in and under-quilt or use your |
| styles available today can hold up to 400 pounds. | | | | sleeping bag. |
| Hammocks can be used to relax outside of a tent | | | | Hammocks have other uses that you might not |
| or an RV. With mosquito netting and rain tarps, | | | | be aware of. When hiking in bear country, all |
| they can be used as lightweight alternatives to | | | | foods should be stored high up in a tree while you |
| tents. This is one of the reasons that many | | | | are out and about. Hammocks can be used for |
| backpackers choose them. Another is comfort. | | | | this purpose. They are large enough to hold all of |
| Sleeping in a hammock is much more comfortable | | | | your food and gear and easier to hang from a |
| than sleeping on a tent floor. Some long-distance | | | | high tree branch than a back pack or tote bag. |
| backpackers take along foam mats to increase | | | | The popularity of hammock camping has meant |
| the comfort of sleeping on a tent floor or on the | | | | that we have more to choose from than ever |
| ground under the stars. While the mat is | | | | before. Various colors and material are available. |
| lightweight, it takes up more space. It can make | | | | Hybrids have come out that allow them to be |
| crawling through small spaces difficult and more | | | | used for multiple purposes. |
| dangerous. | | | | Double wide models allow enough room for two |
| Once you have tried hammock-sleeping, you will | | | | people to sleep comfortably, side-by-side. So, you |
| never go back to sleeping on a mat. There is | | | | can take a friend or family member along for the |
| really no comparison. | | | | trip. |
| For long hikes that require two or three days in | | | | You might find that you love your camping |
| the woods, it is important to get a good nights | | | | hammock so much that you never want to sleep |
| sleep. People find that they feel more rested | | | | in a real bed again. |