I personally don’t really like tents, but I do get the hype. I like Hammocks and Lean-tos although I barely ever make one.
Well, I’m getting old and my wife likes to go camping with me, so it has to be a tent at the very least.
Charlie said:
Well, I’m getting old and my wife likes to go camping with me, so it has to be a tent at the very least.
Tents are nice for all weather. I just don’t like them because I’m a paranoid guy and like to keep a relatively low profile when camping.
@Payton
Just bivvy it up then if you’re worried about your profile.
@Payton
Ah, I see. Are you camping illegally? You could also just get camouflaged tents.
Charlie said:
@Payton
Ah, I see. Are you camping illegally? You could also just get camouflaged tents.
No, I’ve only camped illegally once. I’m just cautious of other people who may have intent to harm, especially when I camp alone.
@Payton
If you’re in a tent, there’s a little ambiguity about where you might be in the tent. If someone finds you in a hammock, you are completely found.
Lennon said:
@Payton
If you’re in a tent, there’s a little ambiguity about where you might be in the tent. If someone finds you in a hammock, you are completely found.
That’s true.
I have tarps, awnings, hammocks, 1-, 3-, 4-, and 8-person tents, a van, and the open air. It depends on the weather, mood, and company.
Noor said:
I have tarps, awnings, hammocks, 1-, 3-, 4-, and 8-person tents, a van, and the open air. It depends on the weather, mood, and company.
This is the way. Use a hammock and you’ll sleep like a baby.
I love how you refer to the popularity of tents as “the hype.” Like it’s some kind of artificial preference or short-term fad.
REI Kingdom 6. I have a 2 person REI tent as well, but really prefer the larger tent.
In a tent if with a group, in our Honda Element or RV otherwise. My hubs likes a hammock with bug screen & rain fly.
I love my night cat hammock tent
Zen said:
I love my night cat hammock tent
Hahahaha I’m sorry but that video though.
What’s wrong with the video?
@Ky
A small dog can apparently go in the storage area underneath, but yes it is very comfy slept in mine last night
I have a Coleman easy up tent. It’s easy to set up and tear down.
I’ve run a hammock and 1 and 2 person tent in the Wilderness. I didn’t love the hammock for the nights I took it- felt a little exposed (intentionally cramping in an area to bear hunt wrapped up like a burrito) but it was pretty comfortable.
Car camping with my wife is a REI Hobitat 4 that is probably 15 years old by now. Over 6 ft tall inside. Fits a queen sized air mattress. No changing clothes on our knees or back.
Backpacking, Big Agnes Fish hook UL2. It was on clearance 50% with REI. Lightweight for just me. I’m not one for cowboy camping and hammock camping isn’t very easy to come by with the majority of Socal options.