First night I found what looked like a decent spot about 25 yards from the tents in my group. Have to admit I was fairly nervous. Felt very vulnerable hanging in the woods myself. Second night I hung two feet from the shore, it was unique, though I didn't sleep well because the sound of the water on the shore is not constant, it changes with the wind. Third night I was bold and ditched the tarp all together, I don't have a pick of it, but slept under the stars and it was great. Took a few hours to go to sleep, but slept soundly when I did fall asleep. Surprisingly enough I felt more secure without the tarp. The most notable thing about hammock camping was that my three friends in the tents all woke up stiff and sore. Though I might not have slept real well all three nights, it felt great on my body. You sure know it in a hurry if the under quilt moves on you.
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