slept on the ground and comfortable!

**jscalia** · 11-21-2009, 12:44

Yes, I realize the comments are tongue and cheek.

The truth is that about half my nights have been on the ground and half in the hammock. Sometimes the ground is better and sometimes the hammock wins. Really depends on alot of factors. I have to say, though, that staying dry is a major advantage in the hammock, both from rain and condensation.

However, the ratio of ground/hang may change now that I am about to recieve a Warbonnet Blackbird and UQ.

**Pastorus** · 11-21-2009, 15:14

How much did you drink before you passed out?. . . . .

**KerMegan** · 11-23-2009, 13:06

how deep was the duff? did you pile it up under the tent/floor/sleeping pad?

and for a fellowship moment:
(I was also forced to the ground this weekend- (history group camp out) took several (more then 4) pads /quilts /thremal break layers, and kept sliding off the pile every time I turned over. (whimper) not to mention the amazing 12 door van parked next site over

@3a.m.; slam, slam, slam, slam, slam, slam, slam, slam, slam.....D.S al coda) arrgh!
I'll take cougars anyday!

**stoikurt** · 11-23-2009, 13:19

Originally Posted by stonehooligan

I feel like I shouldnt tell you guys that I slept in a bed last night....

So, what is this, confession time now.

**Peter_pan** · 11-23-2009, 16:12

Originally Posted by stoikurt

So, what is this, confession time now.

LMAO...

Picturing the sinner in a box... " Bless me forum priest for I have sinned...

Still LingMAO.

Pan

**oldgringo** · 11-23-2009, 19:29

Might I suggest an apostate intervention?

**Wise Old Owl** · 11-23-2009, 19:46

Originally Posted by salmonofdoubt

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!

Wow and in one post!

**41vi4** · 11-23-2009, 21:11

Originally Posted by jscalia

However, the ratio of ground/hang may change now that I am about to recieve a Warbonnet Blackbird and UQ.

Glad you took the long way around!

If you just said "Hey! I'm getting me a Warbonnet Blackbird," it wouldn't be anywhere near as funny. This thread got me near tears...

**Newzy** · 11-23-2009, 22:14

You poor demented soul. You know not what you started. But don't worry, it will all go away soon. It's only a dream, it's only a dream ........

**Coffee** · 11-24-2009, 13:19

Originally Posted by jscalia

Due to very cold weather and a poorly performing insulated air pad I decided to go to ground a few weekends ago and was surprised at how comforable I was. It has been a while since I slept on the ground like that and I was able to find a small flat site with lots of leaf cover and no rocks/roots. The only problem was a bit of dampness that formed over my sleeping bag. Dampness has never an issue in the hammock.

Right on!!!!!!!!!

Headed to Arches NP tomorrow for a few days sans hammock. Planning on camping up high and on exposed rocks. Nowhere near the trees. For me hammocking is like everything else, it has it's times when it is the best option and times when it's not. Just another tool.