What do non-hammockers think?

[Pavel]

Well, I have to say that the members of this forum turned me off hammocking so much that I sold my hennesey and gave up on the whole hammock religion. You can't get any information here except how hammocks are the cats meow and tents are for the stupid. That kind of partisanship ... well I'm happy in my tent now instead of struggling with the drawbacks of a hammock.

I have to say that I am considering a warbonett, but hesitate because the learning curve and drawbacks to stealth camping on my bicycle trips where I've found a major problem hanging with an eye towards max stealth. Sometimes a hamock hang just can't have the versatility a tent can in term of hiding well. But mostly I'm dismayed by the zealot attitude here. Sorry ... but that is how it is for some people who haven't drunk the cool-aid, but simply want unbiased answers.

[hikerman2000]

You can't get any information here except how hammocks are the cats meow

Yep. Thats why these are the hammock forums!

I've rarely seen people bashing tent-goers, maybe showing the pros over tenting, but would you expect anything else?

[Scottybdiving]

First there's the snickers. Then, one by one, they all come over to check it out. I usually give them a test ride,and they are blown away. Gotta be carefule though. There are only so many trees in a given area.

[Great White]

Many years ago I accepted the fact that I am not like most people. Their reactions don't figure large in my life and I just enjoy myself.

Amen!

When I explain hammocking to other people, must find it unusual, but can understand its advantages over a tent. I even mentioned to some old friends that I camp in a hammock and they didn't find that strange.

I do receive some fear from my mother who insists that I am going to be eaten by a large python just by being in the wilds of Florida. But, believes that sleeping in a hammock gets me away from the snakes. Ironically, she made me a pair of snake skins as a sign of acceptance.

[Debi Jaytee]

I was hooked after five minutes in a friend's hammock and bought one for camping. After the first night and not having a sore back in the morning, the wheels were turning...how can I do this at home?? (mission accomplished)
When I met my boyfriend last year and told him I slept in a hammock, he kinda gave me a funny look...til he tried it. Next thing you know his was in the mail. The first camping trip, I had to wake him up at almost noon. This from a guy who's usually up at six. Now he's devising ways to hang one at home too...

[Banjo_Bro]

Well, I have to say that the members of this forum turned me off hammocking so much that I sold my hennesey and gave up on the whole hammock religion. You can't get any information here except how hammocks are the cats meow and tents are for the stupid. That kind of partisanship ... well I'm happy in my tent now instead of struggling with the drawbacks of a hammock.

I have to say that I am considering a warbonett, but hesitate because the learning curve and drawbacks to stealth camping on my bicycle trips where I've found a major problem hanging with an eye towards max stealth. Sometimes a hamock hang just can't have the versatility a tent can in term of hiding well. But mostly I'm dismayed by the zealot attitude here. Sorry ... but that is how it is for some people who haven't drunk the cool-aid, but simply want unbiased answers.

Gonna be hard to find on here, just because the vast majority of members enjoy tent camping over hanging. That's why most people join in the first place. This is, after all, the Hammock Forums, not the "Hammock" subsection of a camping forum, if you get what I'm saying.

As for the learning curve, in my opinion, if you don't think something is worth it, don't do it. I'll be sticking with my simple ring buckles and webbing, just because I don't like the idea of whoopie slings. I'll never be half the hammock enthusiast as someone like Shug, just because that's not who I am (and I lack the time and $$). Hey, to each his own. And that's the great part about these forums in my opinion.

[Pendule]

Well, I have to say that the members of this forum turned me off hammocking so much that I sold my hennesey and gave up on the whole hammock religion. You can't get any information here except how hammocks are the cats meow and tents are for the stupid. That kind of partisanship ... well I'm happy in my tent now instead of struggling with the drawbacks of a hammock.

I have to say that I am considering a warbonett, but hesitate because the learning curve and drawbacks to stealth camping on my bicycle trips where I've found a major problem hanging with an eye towards max stealth. Sometimes a hamock hang just can't have the versatility a tent can in term of hiding well. But mostly I'm dismayed by the zealot attitude here. Sorry ... but that is how it is for some people who haven't drunk the cool-aid, but simply want unbiased answers.

I am not quite sure if it is irony or not… ?¿?

but

"You can't get any information here": sure, only thousands of pages of threads filled with accurate and incredibly detailed information on even the more obscure sub-subject, provided by friendly passionate knowledgeable members.

I could go on and on about the stealthiness and the learning curve but this is not the place. Start new threads with questions and I am sure you'll get tons of unbiased answers.

[GT]

I'm thinking that they're thinking that they would rather be sleeping in a house on a bed than in a hammock out in the woods. Or! they would rather be shopping at the mall.

[exup]

Being "younger" I guess, at the age of 25, where most my friends still get their kicks from partying, they think it, and I, are incredibly lame, haha. But I don't mind, I love it and always will.

[Murl]

When I mentioned making a hammock, several people made comments about tying knots. It wasn't until much later that I realized they were picturing a net-style hammock, and not talking about suspensions.

I've also learned to refer to my diy underquilt as a "sleeping bag for my hammock". Apparently, it's cool to make your own sleeping bag, but I get weird looks when I talk about working on my quilt.