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Does anyone hammock camp?

I use a Clark Vertex 2 person hammock when I go portaging with my girlfriend. It's almost as heavy as it is expensive, but I'm very happy with it. It's really helps sharing a roof with the misses.

No matter how many portages we plan to do we always bring a small gear tent as well. It's super handy having a place to store your gear, get changed or just hide from the rain. When split between a few people the weight isn't bad compared to how convenient it ends up being.
 
I bought a Lawson Blue Ridge with under tarp last year and haven’t even thought about tent camping. It’s not as light weight as some but dang it sleeps well.
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Fl Canopy Stalker said:
If you take a good sleeping bag, you don’t need an underquilt and over quilt.
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I hammocked camped in 0 degrees on the side of a mountain and let me tell you, a sleeping bag alone isn't getting it done. I used an underquilt and a sleeping bag with the tarp pulled down tight. Not going to lie, my feet got pretty cool the first night. Second pair of socks the second night cured it.
 
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Any of you guys side sleepers? If so how does a hammock work with sleeping on your side.


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It is harder to sleep on your sides with a gathered end hammock but can be done. If you are a side sleeper, get a bridge hammock. I would suggest looking at Haven tents for side sleepers. https://haventents.com/

I MYOG all of my hammock gear. It will be heavier than an UL tent but much more comfortable.

Also, for cold weather I would look into hammock socks. It will add about another 10-15 degrees to your current setup. https://dutchwaregear.com/product/vented-winter-sock/

I definitely recommend an UQ for any temps under 65°F.

I haven't weighed my setup other than the UQ 1 lb (9 ounces 850 to down) and quilt 21 ounces (16 ounces 850 fill down). I'm guessing the hammock would be about 6-10 ounces with UL straps and my tarp about 12-16 ounces.

Obviously the big issue is trees to hang it from. The Haven tents though can be used as a bivy, which is a plus.


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Check out Hammock Forums.net lots of intel . Check out Shug Emery utube, he is the king of hammock camping.
 
Gator said:
Any of you guys side sleepers? If so how does a hammock work with sleeping on your side.


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I’m a side sleeper in my bed but in a hammock I typically fall asleep on my back with my feet off to the right side and my head off to the left. It’s weird feeling but I sleep better
 
huntin_addict said:
I hammocked camped in 0 degrees on the side of a mountain and let me tell you, a sleeping bag alone isn't getting it done. I used an underquilt and a sleeping bag with the tarp pulled down tight. Not going to lie, my feet got pretty cool the first night. Second pair of socks the second night cured it.
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In 0 degree weather, tents are freezing too heck some houses feel cold when the weather is that low
 
Red Beard said:
Ah yes. But is there a tip/trick/method one can use to comfortably sleep on their side without spending $265?
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There are some that do sleep on their sides in gathered end hammocks. Hammock forums has more info on it.

I had always slept on my side in my bed but sleep on my back in my hammock. Recently though I'm primarily sleeping on my back even in bed.

I had thought I couldn't sleep on my back in hammock until I tried it. I had to force myself to sleep that way. The first night I had a great sleep too. But I woke up early morning due to being cold. I tried a sleeping bag and no UQ.

The trick to a good night's rest in a hammock is a diagonal lay. This gets you into a flat position. (You shouldn't be sleeping like a banana in a hammock).

I'll check on hammock forums a bit for answers on the side sleeper in a gathered end hammock.

That $265 system though includes everything you need to hammock camp except a quilt. There are other bridge style hammocks as well.

My MYOG hammock stuff was probably more than that! But I went with expensive airport lightweight material for my quilt. The goose down isn't super cheap either.

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One thing I should have mentioned is that I sleep on my back but alternate/switch putting one leg at a 90° angle from my knee back under the out stretched leg. It is one of the most comfortable positions for me in a hammock.

Shug's YouTube channel is a bit like Ranch Fairy though. Some may not like him.

Best setup for side sleeper?

I think im ready to go all in on hammock camping but there is so much info and different types of setups that it can get a little overwhelming to say the least. So im a side sleeper most the time and im 6' 1" 260 pounds and sleep very hot what do you all think would work the best. Thanks for...
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Is there any kind of consensus as to what is the best hammock for side sleeping? I ask this because when reading the reviews there will be both pro and con recommendations with regard to the same hammock. Is it just a crap shoot? Is there a specific model that tends to work with a large number...
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Homebrew454 said:
One thing I should have mentioned is that I sleep on my back but alternate/switch putting one leg at a 90° angle from my knee back under the out stretched leg. It is one of the most comfortable positions for me in a hammock.

Shug's YouTube channel is a bit like Ranch Fairy though. Some may not like him.

Best setup for side sleeper?

I think im ready to go all in on hammock camping but there is so much info and different types of setups that it can get a little overwhelming to say the least. So im a side sleeper most the time and im 6' 1" 260 pounds and sleep very hot what do you all think would work the best. Thanks for...
www.hammockforums.net

Side sleepers: get in here! - Page 3

Is there any kind of consensus as to what is the best hammock for side sleeping? I ask this because when reading the reviews there will be both pro and con recommendations with regard to the same hammock. Is it just a crap shoot? Is there a specific model that tends to work with a large number...
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Yall are going to have me attempting to sleep in the yard on Saturday...
 
I sleep 70% of the time on my side in a gathered hammock. Pretty much I curl up into a ball or fetal position. No issues since my knees and feet do the spreading of the hammock. When I do sleep on my back I also rotate my legs in the 90* angle with my foot tucked under the other leg. Also handy when cold to keep your feet a lot warmer.
 
I alternate between sleeping on my back and on my side in my hammock. I do tend to curl up more when I sleep on my side, but I don't wake up stiff.
Matter of fact now that the pollen has died down I think the kids and I will camp in the back woods this weekend!
 
Love sleeping in a hammock. Our whole family has them, looking forward to camping this year in them.

It's amazing how much cooler it is being off the ground and a breeze under you. Great when it's hot, but you'll be cold in mid 60s without gear.

Don't set it up too tight, you want a good bow in it and then turn almost a 45 and lay across.

Hammocks are not expensive, but from a good vendor. Make some whoopie slings and hang!

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Homebrew454 said:
It is harder to sleep on your sides with a gathered end hammock but can be done. If you are a side sleeper, get a bridge hammock. I would suggest looking at Haven tents for side sleepers. https://haventents.com/
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I like that idea from Haven Tents. To bad the XL isn't available yet or they would of got some of my money.
 
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