Hammocks in a Boyscout Setting

**georgehammocks424** · 02-07-2015, 18:05

Hi All-
I am a Star scout in my local boyscout troop, and i was wondering if there are any scoutmasters, who either know of any boys using a hammock or think the use of a hammock for a scout is appropriate. I am also my troops instructor, so i am allowed to tent by myself. Do you think i should or should not be allowed to use my hammock as a personal tent on troop outings. Thanks.
HappyHangin'

**GoatHanger** · 02-07-2015, 18:13

It's very appropriate. I am only an assistant den leader in my son's cub scout pack, but there are lots of troops in scouts that hammock. Hopefully a scoutmaster will chime in.

Check this out...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...xM/mobilebasic

Sorry, that was the mobile link. I'm on my phone. Here's the desktop link...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...vSx9kGwxM/edit

**Likeapuma** · 02-07-2015, 18:23

Go for it, as long as you have the proper gear for rain/wind protection & insulation to stay warm.

The kids & parents all looked at me a bit oddly when I first set up my hammock... Now a few of them set their own up.

**njredneck** · 02-07-2015, 19:18

Both my boys are scouts that hang on trips.

**pgibson** · 02-07-2015, 19:22

I know tons of scouts and leaders hang. Dejoha aka Derek from the Ultimate Hang is involved with scouts as are a lot of other members.

**OutandBack** · 02-07-2015, 19:31

Originally Posted by georgehammocks424

Hi All-
I am a Star scout in my local boyscout troop, and i was wondering if there are any scoutmasters, who either know of any boys using a hammock or think the use of a hammock for a scout is appropriate. I am also my troops instructor, so i am allowed to tent by myself. Do you think i should or should not be allowed to use my hammock as a personal tent on troop outings. Thanks.
HappyHangin'

I think you left out something. What does your current scout leaders think about this?
I would think their permission would be your first question you need answered before asking any advice here.

**georgehammocks424** · 02-07-2015, 19:34

Originally Posted by OutandBack

I think you left out something. What does your current scout leaders think about this?
I would think their permission would be your first question you need answered before asking any advice here.

My scoutmasters think it is ok but i am wondering if it would be appropriate in the setting with the other scouts while they are in tents, i would be in a hammock

**njredneck** · 02-07-2015, 19:49

Originally Posted by georgehammocks424

My scoutmasters think it is ok but i am wondering if it would be appropriate in the setting with the other scouts while they are in tents, i would be in a hammock

In my mind your hammock is no different than a solo tent. In both cases you are tenting alone.

**vtxdpm** · 02-07-2015, 20:13

In our Troop, the scoutmaster is the one who got me started hammock camping (I'm an assistant scoutmaster).
With us, the rule is, any scout can sleep in a hammock, as long as he helps the other guys with their set-up/take-down and they get to participate in his getting set up too. In other words, as long as the troop works together as a team to get it all done, and learns along the way, a main objective is fulfilled. Additionally, rigging hammocks has helped our guys learn rope-work and knots, as well as their practical application, very well.
Good luck, have fun.

**Richard Tipton** · 02-07-2015, 21:29

I'm the Scoutmaster of Troop #342 in Donelson, TN and every Scout in my troop has a hammock and they know how to use them. We do a hammock-only campout at least once a year and are planning more this year. Be safe and smart, know your equipment.