hammock camping
Hanging outdoor overnights
Hammock camping is a style of outdoor camping where you sleep suspended between trees in a hammock rather than on the ground in a tent.
It offers advantages on uneven or wet terrain and appeals to ultralight backpackers: I switched to hammock camping after too many nights on rocky ground.
A full setup typically includes a tarp for rain protection and an underquilt for insulation.
- swingingMoving in arcs
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
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