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What is your recommendation for a starter hammock camping set up? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Just_A_Human@sh.itjust.works to c/hammocks@sh.itjust.works

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I've hiking the JDF in British Columbia, Canada using my casual hammock (had an integrated bug net) and my own janky tarp rig for wind / rain and I loved the experience... Looking into getting something more, better designed specifically for hammock camping

Hmu with recommendations!

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[–] Stache_ 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use the Hennessy Expedition when I go out hiking/camping and have really loved it. It’s asymmetrical so you can lay a sleeping mat down at a small diagonal and lay down comfortably. I’m a stomach/side sleeper, so that’s been a super nice feature. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s really easy to setup and pack away and will last for years

[–] goforliftoff@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I still can't nail stomach sleeping in the hammock, even in my eldorado. It's a shame because that's how I sleep 99% of the time at home, but in the hammock it just doesn't ever quite feel right.

[–] FARTYSHARTBLAST@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Warbonnet Blackbird is excellent. Warbonnet Superfly is also very good. That's my setup after I read about it on r/hammocks years ago and I love it.

[–] goforliftoff@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

That superfly is my next tarp, I think. I currently have the mini and love it, but I think I need something on the other end of the spectrum to balance things out. At least that's what I tell myself.