Winter Hammock Camping Setup

This winter don t throw your hammock in a box and forget about it until the grass turns green.

Winter hammock camping setup.

I managed a 9 9 lb 4 5 kg base weight pack for winter conditions. A tarp or rain fly correctly pitched will be the most effective in trapping heat and keeping out the elements. If you re a fan of hammock camping you may already enjoy fall and winter camping in a 3 season or 4 season tent. My whole pack for the three day trip with food fuel and water was 15 lb 6 8 kg.

Hammock straps are also much easier to use with gloves or mittens on than trying to hang a hammock with ropes. Hammock camping works in the winter. However switching to a winter hammock setup could help you pack lighter and spend more time enjoying the beauty of the scenery rather than on setup. The quicker you can set up your hammock the sooner you ll be inside out of the weather.

A look at my cold weather winter hammock camping setup for backpacking trips with potential for sub zero temperatures. For winter hammock camping you absolutely need easy to use hammock straps. How to set up your tarp when winter camping. Summary hammocks work well for winter camping 1.

Winter hammock camping is compatible with ultralight camping.