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Posted by: solotripper Posted on: Feb 4th, 2021 at 6:30pm |
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on Feb 4th, 2021 at 6:22pm:
on Feb 4th, 2021 at 5:21pm: on Feb 4th, 2021 at 2:30pm: Although I'm always curious about hanging instead of lying down in a tent. It's a weight consideration.... The whole hammock instead of tent idea never made sense to me for canoe camping. That said, I have two questions. #1 - Hammock, tarp, under quilt, ropes and whatever. What's it all weigh and how much pack space does that all that take up. #2 - How long does it take to rig compared to a tent. I mean, you can get tiny little one person tents, right? You wanna save weight and time just get a bivy sack. Oh, and Buzzzt!  Quote: I had the same thoughts/questions.... Also, a couple of folks have told me they sleep better in a hammock, less aches and pains than from laying on a tent pad.... I like napping in a hammock BUT your personal sleeping style will have a big say in whether a hammock is for you. I roll side to side, rarely sleep on my back. Put me in a hammock overnight and someone would have to untwist me in the morning!   You can always cut weight, figure the best/fastest way to hang a hammock. Before I spent the money for a good hammock and accessories, I'd see if I could borrow someone's set-up and spend a few nights in the backyard to see if it's for you? |
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Posted by: pine_knot Posted on: Feb 4th, 2021 at 6:22pm |
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on Feb 4th, 2021 at 5:21pm:
on Feb 4th, 2021 at 2:30pm: Although I'm always curious about hanging instead of lying down in a tent. It's a weight consideration.... The whole hammock instead of tent idea never made sense to me for canoe camping. That said, I have two questions. #1 - Hammock, tarp, under quilt, ropes and whatever. What's it all weigh and how much pack space does that all that take up. #2 - How long does it take to rig compared to a tent. I mean, you can get tiny little one person tents, right? You wanna save weight and time just get a bivy sack. Oh, and Buzzzt! I had the same thoughts/questions.... Also, a couple of folks have told me they sleep better in a hammock, less aches and pains than from laying on a tent pad.... |
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Posted by: db Posted on: Feb 4th, 2021 at 5:21pm |
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on Feb 4th, 2021 at 2:30pm:
Although I'm always curious about hanging instead of lying down in a tent. It's a weight consideration.... The whole hammock instead of tent idea never made sense to me for canoe camping. That said, I have two questions. #1 - Hammock, tarp, under quilt, ropes and whatever. What's it all weigh and how much pack space does that all that take up. #2 - How long does it take to rig compared to a tent. I mean, you can get tiny little one person tents, right? You wanna save weight and time just get a bivy sack. Oh, and Buzzzt!
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Posted by: HighnDry Posted on: Feb 4th, 2021 at 2:30pm |
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Posted by: db Posted on: Feb 4th, 2021 at 5:29am |
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Posted by: TomT Posted on: Feb 3rd, 2021 at 6:54pm |
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I did something similar along Ruby and Hustler Lakes west side of the BW in 2012. The area I'm talking about is consistently flooded now. Most likely those dang super rodents and their handiwork.
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Posted by: pine_knot Posted on: Feb 3rd, 2021 at 6:29pm |
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on Feb 2nd, 2021 at 10:23pm:
on Feb 2nd, 2021 at 6:20am: Is it possible to paddle a portage Perhaps. I don't know about you guys, but that portage/paddle does not look like that much fun.... |
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Posted by: HighnDry Posted on: Feb 3rd, 2021 at 3:52pm |
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Posted by: db Posted on: Feb 2nd, 2021 at 10:23pm |
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Posted by: Jimbo Posted on: Feb 2nd, 2021 at 1:45pm |
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Ah, yes! What a mistake, especially for me. That was my pre-hip surgery trip. DD practically had to carry me across that dang portage!
On the brighter side, I do recollect having one of the best afternoon hammock naps of my life on that windy midlake island on Kasakokwog! Jimbo 
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