[at-l] Loose Items In Hammock - Velcro

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Plus side is that a hammock is more comfortable and has more potential 
campsites than tents. Down side may be dealing with rain, cold and wind. 
Weights are very similar when one counts the associated gear to connect 
hammock to trees and tarps, as well as possible need for tent pegs. There 
are several options for warmth including Reflectix or dashboard reflector 
pads. I'd suggest that the only question of appropriateness depends on time 
of year and weather for either long or short section hiking.

OrangeBug
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At 07:42 PM 6/30/2002 +0000, ruger_11 wrote:
>what are some of the ups/downs of hammock camping vs normal tents? I
>have often thought of this as a potential weight saver. How big are the
>"normal" camping style hammocks? Would it be appropriate for a long
>section hike (appx. 2+ months) on the AT?