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.

A look at my cold weather winter hammock camping setup for backpacking trips with potential for sub zero temperatures. How to set up your tarp when winter camping. Hammock tarps or rain flies protect not only against precipitation but also against wind and humidity. Hammock straps are also much easier to use with gloves or mittens on than trying to hang a hammock with ropes.

Instead keep it handy and learn to brave the elements of cold weather hammock camping. 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. 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.

Because hammock tarps are usually pitched higher up where the wind is stronger you. For winter hammock camping you absolutely need easy to use hammock straps. Hammock camping works in the winter. If you re a fan of hammock camping you may already enjoy fall and winter camping in a 3 season or 4 season tent.

Summary hammocks work well for winter camping 1.