It all starts with proper planning to avoid missing out on the experience. So we wrote you 6 very simple tips for going camping with a hammock.
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An essential and basic first step is to choose the right hammock for your needs.
As such, it should be designed and adapted to camping conditions in its structure, its comfort, its light weight, and most importantly (and this concerns any hammock) its comfort level.
These are usually folding hammocks, made of modern fabrics which together shrink into a small bag or carrier until next time …
Here are 5 hammocks for camping with the best recommendations from thousands of different models
Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock Camping
Double & Single with Tree Straps – USA Based Hammocks Brand Gear, Indoor Outdoor Backpacking Survival & Travel, Portable
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OlarHike Single Camping Hammock
Lightweight Portable Nylon Swing Hammocks with Tree Straps, 500lbs Capacity Hammock for Outdoor Indoor Backpacking Travel Beach Garden Yard
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Gold Armour Camping Hammock
Extra Large Double Parachute Hammock (2 Tree Straps 16 Loops,10 ft Included) USA Brand Lightweight Nylon Mens Womens Kids, Camping Accessories Gear
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Kootek Camping Hammock Portable
Indoor Outdoor Tree Hammock with 2 Hanging Straps, Lightweight Nylon Parachute Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, Beach, Backyard, Hiking
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ENO - Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock
Portable Hammock for Two
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2.
We tried several bands in the past, we were very pleased with this model
Foxelli Hammock Straps XL
Camping Hammock Tree Straps Set (2 Straps & Carrying Bag), 20 ft Long Combined, 40+2 Loops, 2000 LBS No-Stretch Heavy Duty Straps for Hammock, Compact & Easy to Set Up
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3.
Although you will not encounter mosquitoes at any camping site, but because of the weight and size of the mosquito net (especially when folded and collapsed), it becomes an integral part of our hammock kit. Believe me, mosquitoes can ruin any good camping experience, especially if they also don’t let you sleep…
Foxelli XL Hammock Net
12ft Net for Hammocks, Lightweight Portable Hammock Netting, Fast and Easy Set Up, Fits All Camping Hammocks
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4.
If you are planning camping during a cold weather period, take a warm recommendation 🙂 – blanket or warming cloth that can be deployed on the hammock under your body.
And if already and in the same situation, take a blanket with you to cover it
Leisure Co Ultra-Portable Outdoor Camping Blanket
Windproof, Warm, Lightweight and Compact Packable Blanket – Perfect for Camp Trips, Stadium Games, Travel and Picnics
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5.
A pillow is a very individual matter. There are some who can’t fall asleep without, and some with a hammock just don’t feel the need… At your discretion
6.
Last point, if you have the option of taking additional sets of hanging straps and accessories, consider. Nature does not ask us where to place the trees and so we do not always find two trees in the exact location .
Sometimes we have to improvise…
Reminder, go camping after checking yourself in with a checklist.
Most disappointing to find that you are missing something when you are already there.
We recommend creating a regular checklist that can be updated from time to time.
We are using Google Keep but there are similar apps for that.
