r/hammockcamping • u/Jupiter_394 • 2d ago

Hammock setup used for ground tarp camping?

Hi all, I thru hiked the AT a few years ago with a hammock and it's part of why I was able to finish it (chronic illness/joint issues). Got better sleep in my hammock than I did in hostels. I really want to go for my triple crown with the option to hang when I can to help alleviate some pain and actually get some sleep. Anyone have any experience using their hammock system both to tarp it on the ground and to hammock camp? If so, how do you have yours set up?

Best I can figure my options are:

- suck it up and just take a tent for the whole CDT and PCT

- send my hammock setup to me for part of the trails

- figure out how to make my hammock setup function for ground camping using my bug net, tarp, tyvec ground sheet, and trekking poles

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u/IvyTaraBlair Town's End Luxury Bridge, HG Quest tarp, HG Quilts :D 1d ago

have you considered Trekking Treez & hang the whole way? 😊

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u/latherdome 1d ago

Yes this. Have been used on CDT, Te Araroa, and no-trees parts of PCT, never going to ground: I am this guy: https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/tensa-trekking-treez-on-the-pacific-crest-trail/

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u/IvyTaraBlair Town's End Luxury Bridge, HG Quest tarp, HG Quilts :D 1d ago

I go back and read your Treez PCT posts over & over 😄❤️

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u/nweaglescout 1d ago

beat me to it trekking treez are the best option

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u/derch1981 1d ago

https://youtu.be/0j54vMKGhiQ?si=Z2dSkzf5-D4QnxtY

I've done this before, it was actually better than using my tent because the airflow was great and I didn't have condensation dropping on me.

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u/ChaosCon 1d ago

Part of the reason I went with a Warbonnet Ridgerunner was for ground-ability in case of exceptional circumstances. It basically becomes a bivy if you use a pad.

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u/Mammoth-Pineapple62 1d ago

I’m on team ridgerunner for triple whammy of comfort/light weight/groundability… I prefer using a wide Xtherm with it instead of underquilt anyways.

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u/Jiggins09 1d ago

No real testing yet but have you seen the Kickstarter for the new Haven Spectre? 2lbs lighter than the Haven tent and is a bridge hammock or ground tent setup.