Cheap Tent

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

RobertJ looks like he is a "hanger". With proper set up staying warm hammock camping is not hard at all... And really if you are willing to "make" your own gear it is not expensive either. You can take something like a wool blanket and a few bungees and make a decent under quilt for cooler nights but for really cold nights I have used 2 large wool blankets and stuffed "insulating" material between them. I have seen one hanger use large trash bags stuffed with leaves to make an under quilt.

I did the "traditional" camping all my younger years... And I much prefer the Hammock in all weather Conditions. Now If you are out on the prairie and dont have anything vertical to attach to then you cant hang... But with the proper setup it if you can hang it will be more comfortable for most people.

The Ultimate Hang will give you alot of good info and some of "science" behind hanging.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Hang-Illustrated-Hammock/dp/1466263687/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365682112&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+hang

[RobertJ]

My first underquilt was/still is a USGI poncho liner doubled up and shockcorded. Any hammock site will have info on how to make. Been hanging for several years now. Make my own whoopie slings and shackels from amsteel and love the light weight properties hammocking offers.
Sorry for the thread hijack.

Something that can be done with my hammock gear is if I cant hang for what ever reason I can stake my tarp low on one end and use my trecking poles (sticcks etc.) on the other and make a lean to or pup tent and use as shelter. Everything I hike with I like to have it prform two or more functions if at all possible.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Sorry for the thread hijack.

Good discussion going on, thats what this is supposed to be all about! Dont matter if it takes a turn or two

[WiseOwl]

My hammock has a mosquito net for a roof. I guess in a non tree situation, it could be used as a cool bivy.


I know a dude thats a PJ and he told me when he goes backpacking he uses a contractor sized trash bag and some sticks.
Thats real deal right there!

[Spock]

note on those tents.

they are single wall, expect leaks . you pointed out the rest. i used one for the longest time in my late teens as a "back packing" tent.
Today you can find good smaller tents for decent cost 40-100$++++. honestly that tent combined with a good light weight tarp would do well, but your still running into weight issues and bulk down the road.

tarp bivy bag would be better that one of those imho...least then you wont parachute away LOL.

i had one of those too. it was made in korea and worked out pretty well. they do collect condensation though. not a problem in dry climates but in florida its an inconvenience.

[Swordarm4]

Kelty makes a couple small light weight two man tents, combine that with a thermarest and you'll be good . Bivi tents are nice too , but I recommend a two man if you like a little room to move.