I slept on the ground above treeline...

[captaincoupal]

...and it was awful! I was with a friend and we went above treeline. It was certainly beautiful, and I was glad of the experience to see the sun rise over the mountain, but I've been in a hammock for a few years and I my decision is just reinforced even more.

I feel like a whiner here, but dangit - I was sore from sleeping on my side and chilled when my top quilt didn't quite meet the ground when rolling over. I hope I don't have to do that again for a while.

[bkrgi]

Always good to dabble with the other side...just to reinforce how good hanging is.....but only in the Alpine...since the views are kinda worth itKitimat-Stikine B-20140819-01184.jpg

[Kamper Kurt]

I hear you...I found myself having to take 2 ground pads to sleep better on the ground. A 1 inch foam and a 1 inch inflating. A little extra weight, but worth the sleep.

[rustyshack11]

i have a very nice blow up sleeping pad for times like that.

[MAD777]

Please accept my condolences.

[Beeip]

You're telling me... I'm embarking on a six-day through-hike with a friend in the Weminuche Wilderness next week, all along the Continental Divide, likely mostly above treeline.

I'm going to miss my hammock

[captaincoupal]

Well, good luck with that. It will be worth it, I'm sure - maybe you should bring a small hammock just in case?

[Spark]

You're telling me... I'm embarking on a six-day through-hike with a friend in the Weminuche Wilderness next week, all along the Continental Divide, likely mostly above treeline.

I'm going to miss my hammock

I wouldn't leave my hammock at home.

[mrjaw14]

Someone needs to invent a packable hammock stand made out of some super lightweight exotic metal LOL, I would love to see those views posted above, but man I'd hate to go to ground.

[Beeip]

Better believe I'm taking my hammock. 'It's only a few grams!' is always the excuse. But since few trees grow at 12,000 feet, ground-dwelling seems to be in the cards.