(Part 3) Top products from r/hammockcamping

If you want good and cheap (but a little heavy), the 12x9.5’ Chinook on Amazon works great for car camping and/or short trips. EDIT: not quite as heavy as I thought, reviewers like it Chinook Tarp (Sand, 12 x 9.6-Feet) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052SXFXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i8p2BbT99A8XN

A Warbonnet Thunderfly is a great option for maximum coverage without needing full doors. Personally I’d go with the Silpoly option.

The Noah's Tarp 16 foot seems like a good choice. For a tarp that size it's a good price at just under $90. Lots of tie out points if you need them. Since you're car camping the weight shouldn't be an issue.

I bought a 12 foot a while back for a similar purpose and it's been really great and totally waterproof so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CFSNBK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use this for underquilt, because it's flat rectangle when rolled out which makes it easier to go under/half-around a hammock.

That would be a good example of the type of sleeping bag you want in terms of dimensions and shape (not sure about temperature rating). You could get two of these and use as under and overquit, or that as underquilt and jungle blanket as overquilt (jungle seems to have less insulation). Like I said, you could try alternating them to see what works.

If you use it as an underquilt (same goes for jungle blanket), make sure you have it kind of snug (not too snug) hugging the hammock - leave some room between it and the sleeping bag but not too much room. You can bunch up extra loose parts and just tie it up with cordage to bunch it all up and snug. And then you should be able to use the jungle blanket as top quilt, if we're talking 60 degrees. Make sure you take all the setup out for a test drive before you go for the long haul you're doing.

Like I mentioned, those two kinds of bags should be fine for 60s F.

I myself am switching out from that set up so I can use an actual underquilt made to be an underquilt (so it's sown accordingly and the cords are at the right place, all just to take less time to setup), and then use a jungle blanket. But I camp in a bit chiller to even colder weather.

If you're really worried about less than 50 degrees, what I have now is that sleeping bag as underquilt, and then I have a much thicker mummy bag as overquilt, which makes up for the thin underquilt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TR7QZA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's not an ideal under/over combination one might say, but I just happened to have gotten those and didn't feel like returning, plus they worked.

Sorry for the novel.

I love camp cooking. I actually have a spice roll that's basically a small version of my full pantry, and I like cooking for groups. These are my favorite spice containers - I've got several and try to group them sensically. For example, in my "mexican" container I've got paprika, chili powder, and cumin, in my "indian" container I've got a curry powder, garam masala, and coriander, my "italian" has garlic powder, italian seasoning, and onion powder, etc. I tend to keep the roll of everything in with my car camping cooking tub, and then just take whatever I plan on making if I'm hiking and going light.

Well there's this type of thing. But honestly, a hose wouldn't work well anyway. Once you're done, you'd have a ton of urine still in the hose.

My recommendation would be to just ALWAYS pee right before bed, helping your bladder make it through the night. If that isn't good enough, then, well, you may have to deal with getting up.

Re #5, I'd settled on making my own alcohol stove, but then realized I needed a lightweight pot -- found this Esbit and I've loved using it.

I posted this in response to another mosquito net question a few months ago:



If you're going to be even remotely close to any kind of water, you will want a mosquito net. I spent 2 nights in a netless hammock near a river last year and I had bites on my legs for an entire month; it was horrible. I think I went through an entire tube of anti-itch stuff and half a bottle of aloe vera, not to mention the ice packs and whatnot.

You've got a lot of different options when it comes to nets, some cheap and some expensive. REI has a lot of options, although they are a bit expensive and some designs can be rather inconvenient to use.

REI selection: https://www.rei.com/c/bug-shelters?r=c&origin=web&ir=category%3Abug-shelters&page=1

You can also go the ultra-cheap route and get a semi-disposable one from Coghlan's: https://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Mosquito-Net/dp/B001OPH5XU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_236_bs_lp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=Q1N8FTSAGVMVCC1WJJYH&th=1

It'll probably rip if you stare at it hard enough, but it should get you through one trip. Maybe not a great option for backpacking, though.



I haven't personally used any of those options because I bought a hammock with an integrated net, but REI can usually be relied upon for decent to good quality gear. Folks around here will tell you to make your own, which is probably the best option, but I'm lazy and would rather just buy something.

Whatever you get, though, make sure it isn't directly touching you when you lay in the hammock. Skeeters will bite right through the mesh if you're close enough.

I store them uncompressed and hanging in a Equinox mesh bag I picked up on Amazon for $15. Works great.

It appears the price has gone up a bit since last summer but they are still pretty cheap, $3.30 plus 4.99 in shipping: Stansport Hammock Tree Straps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RKYMJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1DywxbQK8HDZA

A 9 foot Noah's tarp hung on the diagonal will give you amazing coverage for $55.

Pack one of those SOL emergency blankets:

https://www.amazon.com/S-Survive-Outdoors-Longer-Reflective/dp/B00266H5VI

Adds less < 3oz and can work as a makeshift underquilt if you're pushing the temps without a normal underquilit. It's also a good thing to have with you generally.

You just have to find a way to fasten it to the sides of the hammock (I used small binder clips, but that's not ideal). Having it hanging underneath the hammock will stop a lot of the losses from the wind.

An actual underquilt is much nicer and more effective though.

They tend to be too short and narrow. Many do not come with ridge lines and the suspensions can be less than ideal. That being said, [ I started with this one and it's ok] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002COCF3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I have this and it has held up well. Get the cheap stansport straps to start out with.

It kind of depends on the type of land where you camp. Personally, where I am in the southeast, it's packed dirt or clay so I can use a nail type. I really like these.

https://www.amazon.ca/Relief-Water-Bottle-quart-Capacity/dp/B001VJC3ZE/ref=asc_df_B001VJC3ZE/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293004289887&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15658100959337115102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1002762&hvtargid=pla-318556315413&psc=1

Not sure since I am in the states, but this one


Or you could make your own bottom-entry bug net from this or this along with other things like Shock Cord and a Cord Lock (both available on Dutchware or searching on Amazon).

Every hammock I've ever seen (and used) is packed away in the method you described. You basically bunch it up and stuff it in to the sack it came with. Takes no time.

I use a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter which ran me about $100 Canadian. Here is a video of some dude packing it up.

Sorry for the delay!

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Starting from the bottom:

ENO Ember 2 Underquilt

Guidesman Nylon Double Hammock

Guidesman Straps *

9 year-old niece (not sold in stores)

ENO Profly Rain Tarp

Coughlan's 4' ABS Tent Peg**

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*I cannot discourage these enough. They're terrible. I fell and ripped through four different loops in the webbing before I hit ground. had to re-stitch the webbing myself. Proof positive that you should never hang higher than you're willing to fall.

** Also have to un-recommend these. 2/4 of them broke while inserting into the ground. They're cheap for a reason.