Winter Hammock Camping Setup

My whole pack for the three day trip with food fuel and water was 15 lb 6 8 kg.

Winter hammock camping setup.

If you re a fan of hammock camping you may already enjoy fall and winter camping in a 3 season or 4 season tent. Hammock camping works in the winter. Hammock straps are also much easier to use with gloves or mittens on than trying to hang a hammock with ropes. This winter don t throw your hammock in a box and forget about it until the grass turns green.

I managed a 9 9 lb 4 5 kg base weight pack for winter conditions. Winter hammock camping is compatible with ultralight camping. Because hammock tarps are usually pitched higher up where the wind is stronger you. A tarp or rain fly correctly pitched will be the most effective in trapping heat and keeping out the elements.

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. Instead keep it handy and learn to brave the elements of cold weather hammock camping. A look at my cold weather winter hammock camping setup for backpacking trips with potential for sub zero temperatures. For winter hammock camping you absolutely need easy to use hammock straps.

How to set up your tarp when winter camping.