Tent, or hammock

Dalton gang · Jun 3, 2016

So my fam and i camped covict lake this last weekend and our tent is very nice and as big as my frigginn house. Im trying to slim down sise for easy off road camping. So im thinking 2 small tents . I have one for backpacking, the kids brought up hammocks, just wondering your thoughts on the best way to go.

Jk909 · Jun 3, 2016

I did the hammock thing when I was single and things were simple lol but I don't think I'm going to try it with my baby until he's older. I used a hammock with the mosquito net and when it rains you can throw one of those cheap military ponchos over it. That combo always kept me happy

mcw*402 · Jun 3, 2016

Went on a trip a few weeks ago and one in our group camped in a hammock....it was a pretty cool set up for just one person.....I've thought about going that route to save space

boostdtalon · Jun 3, 2016

I have a ENO double nest hammock for myself. Awesome why to go. I also have a tent with cots for the misses and children.

MTG · Jun 3, 2016

Family of 4. We started off with a "taj mahal" tent thinking that it would be nice to all be together. We have since moved to two small tents. Much better for a lot of reasons. For space reasons I'd like to get to hammock sleeping. But we are not there yet, nor do I know if it is even possible with one jeep and where we go (read: can't guarantee there will always be a place to hang 4 hammocks). We are seriously considering an off road trailer in the next year or so.

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Jk909 · Jun 3, 2016

MTG said:
Family of 4. We started off with a "taj mahal" tent thinking that it would be nice to all be together. We have since moved to two small tents. Much better for a lot of reasons. For space reasons I'd like to get to hammock sleeping. But we are not there yet, nor do I know if it is even possible with one jeep and where we go (read: can't guarantee there will always be a place to hang 4 hammocks). We are seriously considering an off road trailer in the next year or so.

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Same here man. My family keeps growing and due to the lack of space in my two door a trailer seems to be the best option. Hammocks were awesome when I was single because they didn't take up any space

Sharkey · Jun 3, 2016

Here is an additional vote for an off-road trailer when the family is going.

I borrowed one from a friend for memorial weekend. It towed great, was relatively painless to set up and take down, and gave me the ability to carry a bunch of wood, water, gas, and a full kitchen setup.

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stormtroopedjk · Jun 3, 2016

Sharkey said:
Here is an additional vote for an off-road trailer when the family is going.

I borrowed one from a friend for memorial weekend. It towed great, was relatively painless to set up and take down, and gave me the ability to carry a bunch of wood, water, gas, and a full kitchen setup.

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Wow that's an awesome looking little trailer ! We're getting one built right now it should be done in about a month or so.

Jk909 · Jun 3, 2016

Sharkey said:
Here is an additional vote for an off-road trailer when the family is going.

I borrowed one from a friend for memorial weekend. It towed great, was relatively painless to set up and take down, and gave me the ability to carry a bunch of wood, water, gas, and a full kitchen setup.

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Man that thing is sweet. Did they build it or buy it?

MTG · Jun 3, 2016

Jk909 said:
Man that thing is sweet. Did they build it or buy it?

It's a Tentrax. Built in Eugene Oregon.

hinrichs · Jun 3, 2016

I would love to try one of these, but price has kept me away, and the need for 3 trees. They just look so awesome and comfortable however. Not that I need the 3 person but still, not cheap.

http://www.tentsile.com/collections/frontpage/products/stingray-tree-tent

GraniteCrystal · Jun 3, 2016

hinrichs said:
I would love to try one of these, but price has kept me away, and the need for 3 trees. They just look so awesome and comfortable however. Not that I need the 3 person but still, not cheap.

http://www.tentsile.com/collections/frontpage/products/stingray-tree-tent

That's crazy. I like the idea. I'd like to see what it looks like with 3 people in the tent and 3 in hammocks below link he mentions in the video. Seems like a lot of sag.

Dalton gang · Jun 4, 2016

Thanks! Im building a trailer , and will go with the 2 tent set up . 4 people 2 small dogs it sounds like the way to go. Here is a pic of my project , i cant wait to take it out.

StickFish · Jun 19, 2016

hinrichs said:
I would love to try one of these, but price has kept me away, and the need for 3 trees. They just look so awesome and comfortable however. Not that I need the 3 person but still, not cheap.

http://www.tentsile.com/collections/frontpage/products/stingray-tree-tent

I have this tent. Works great, just don't share it with anyone that is a restless sleeper. It will keep you up all night if they toss and turn a lot.

Desertman · Jun 19, 2016

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This is what I am using at the moment. I also have a TCOP US army tent for more covert desert use. My jeep is a two door so I pack light and leave the canopy and wife at home.

TRLJNKY · Jun 19, 2016

Lol how I roll. Mom and I up top, 2 girls on a mattress in the back of the jeep and my two boys go old school tent camping on the ground with the dog. A big step back to the simple life from my Travel Trailer

HardRock87 · Jun 24, 2016

Hammocks hands down. I love them for my back. A few years ago I was on a wooden roller coaster, and I have ridden that coaster several times, but on one sunny afternoon on one of the turns. I could feel a vertebrate move.

As if you put 2 first stacked on top and moved the top fist almost 1 inch.

Ever since I have had back problems. Doctors gave me the all clear. Nothing was torn, busted, or any damage at all. :clap2: To this day though I won't ride wooden coasters even though they are my favorite. :crybaby:

Harley74 · Jun 24, 2016

HardRock87 said:
Hammocks hands down. I love them for my back. A few years ago I was on a wooden roller coaster, and I have ridden that coaster several times, but on one sunny afternoon on one of the turns. I could feel a vertebrate move. As if you put 2 first stacked on top and moved the top fist almost 1 inch. Ever since I have had back problems. Doctors gave me the all clear. Nothing was torn, busted, or any damage at all. :clap2: To this day though I won't ride wooden coasters even though they are my favorite. :crybaby:

What kind of set up do you have? I just got 2 of the skeeter beeters. Hopefully my son and I will be camping in the hammocks real soon!When the wife and dogs go we use our tent and sleep on cots.
Feel you with the back issues!

HardRock87 · Jun 25, 2016

Harley74 said:
What kind of set up do you have? I just got 2 of the skeeter beeters. Hopefully my son and I will be camping in the hammocks real soon!When the wife and dogs go we use our tent and sleep on cots.
Feel you with the back issues!

I don't really have a setup since I haven't been camping in a while, but I love hammocks. Hammocks to me will beat any tent and some form of a "bed" any day. I've seen some attach hammocks to their Jeeps and the other end to either a tree or a post that they put into the ground.

Harley74 · Jun 26, 2016

HardRock87 said:
I don't really have a setup since I haven't been camping in a while, but I love hammocks. Hammocks to me will beat any tent and some form of a "bed" any day. I've seen some attach hammocks to their Jeeps and the other end to either a tree or a post that they put into the ground.

My son camping at the lake Camp Ground.

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