Why are hammock sleepers....

**CatSplat** · 02-13-2014, 15:12

Let's be honest - we're the world's friendliest, benevolent, well-rested cult.

**kayak karl** · 02-13-2014, 15:33

it can be annoying.
i was sobo and got to the last shelter in Maine. some nobo's heard i had a hammock and started yelling " over here, the hammockers are over here." "the cool hikers are over here" and other stuff. they made such a scene the hikers i was with joked about it for the next 200 miles.
the big question from my friends was "what is the big deal? and why should we care?
when hiking i never mention i hammock. i just set up and go to sleep.

**XTrekker** · 02-13-2014, 15:49

Originally Posted by lostagain

why do we jump at the chance to yammer on about our hammocks? Because hammocks, like bowties, are....cool.

+1 to the bowties

**PatT** · 02-13-2014, 17:42

My answer to OP:

Because hammock talk = technical talk. Let's admit we're mostly gearheads here.

If someone comes up with a WhoopieSheet or Cuben pillow case, I bet there will be someone to start a forum on beds.

Heck, I might even be one of those "hangers" that will become a "flat-layer".

**BillyBob58** · 02-13-2014, 17:57

Originally Posted by Nodust

Well I don't read about t@#t sleepers going out and checking there gear at -20 or sleeping on a pad in the backyard just for the heck of it. Hammocking is just comfortable and fun. We look for reasons to go sleep in trees.

I remember having that discussion with Angrysparrow on a hike one time, as well as a hanging buddy from Ashville(SP?), NC who never did join this forum. I have never discussed my bed or recliner with any one. I might have on rare occasions backyard tested ground equipment, but I don't ever remember setting up the tent and mattress in the backyard for an afternoon nap or read. Or taking those things with me on day hikes just for the pleasure of hanging during breaks. But, I do both those things all of the time with a hammock.

**2ply** · 02-13-2014, 17:58

Originally Posted by Ospreydog

I can remember back when hammocks really started to get popular some of the worst arguments ever would take place. Questions like why do you want to sleep on the ground and why do you want to hang like a monkey in a tree. I'm sure some of you can recall those discussions.

And Hammock Forums was created!

**nothermark** · 02-13-2014, 18:24

Originally Posted by gunner76

Then there are those people who think camping out is hauling their 5th wheel to the local KOA for the weekend

Don't knock those folks! They vote to keep the woods and trails but they don't clutter them up! ;-)

**MK-9** · 02-13-2014, 18:45

Originally Posted by Old Dog

...so eager to talk about their hammocks?

You don't hear people who sleep in beds discussing their beds much, but people who sleep in hammocks will talk about the merits of their hammocks at the drop of a hat. I know mine gives me the best night's sleep I ever had, but does the average person really care?

Because every schlub sleeps in a bed. It's not impressive.

Not everyone sleeps in a hammock. Not even sure half the mush headed populace could get into a hammock without instruction.