Camping hammock color?

**novasquid** · 05-25-2018, 08:30

this reminds me of motor oil threads on car forums. some opinions are louder than others.

**MoldyFrog** · 05-25-2018, 10:32

I split the difference. My hammock and quilts are usually muted colors. Tarp is bright olive green. If I wasn't going to pack my gear for a day hike I could pack the tarp and hope the muted colors I left hanging blend in a bit. The tarp means if something happens I have a way to signal or a nice bright color to help SAR locate me. Generally I pack my gear and carry the few pounds. I'm also quite colorblind so I can't blend in too much or I might not be able to find my stuff.

To me I don't see someone who is going to drive an hour up a forest road and then hike 5 hours deeper into the woods only to damage a hammock they see hanging. To me at that point of maliciousness it's easier to mess with the cars in the lots. Break some window or slash tires and it's a hell of a lot easier. Sadly both happens, people can be A-holes.

**kitsapcowboy** · 05-25-2018, 14:32

I especially like earth tones and camo for the outer shell of my underquilts with a bright signal color for the inner shell, just in case of emergency...

**tazmaniac** · 05-25-2018, 14:38

Originally Posted by kitsapcowboy

I especially like earth tones and camo for the outer shell of my underquilts with a bright signal color for the inner shell, just in case of emergency...

Real nice!

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**gobiidae** · 05-26-2018, 09:50

I prefer the muted, more natural colors so that my setup blends in rather than clashes with the environment around me.

**MAD777** · 05-26-2018, 10:28

Another vote for blending in. Oddly, I think solid forest color hides better than many camo patterns.

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**Hiker Boy** · 05-26-2018, 12:02

I prefer camo ,olive drab, or natural earth tones because I like to keep low impact even visually. When I camp next to others and their gear is exceptionally bold and contrasts with their surroundings, that it takes away from my experience so I want to make sure that I'm not making an impact on anyone else's.

**kitsapcowboy** · 05-26-2018, 12:47

I think color is one reasonable justification for having a couple of hammocks. At group hangs, at festivals and gatherings, or on my own property I am not as concerned about visual signature as I am alone in the backcountry. This affords me license for self-expression and enjoyment -- and that means there's room in the stable for bright colors and vivid patterns -- once my Multicam jones has been satisfied...

**Slackdaddy** · 05-26-2018, 14:09

What's the fabric on that tarp??

Originally Posted by kitsapcowboy

I think color is one reasonable justification for having a couple of hammocks. At group hangs, at festivals and gatherings, or on my own property I am not as concerned about visual signature as I am alone in the backcountry. This affords me license for self-expression and enjoyment -- and that means there's room in the stable for bright colors and vivid patterns -- once my Multicam jones has been satisfied...

**kitsapcowboy** · 05-26-2018, 16:48

Originally Posted by Slackdaddy

What's the fabric on that tarp??

It's a digitally printed 1.1 oz silpoly; you can get this "Tiger Stripes" pattern printed on Dutch's Xenon waterproof fabrics -- and you can even get the cat-cut rectangle tarp pattern pre-printed on the fabric for DIY via special order...

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/xe...l-1-1-printed/

You can also order ready-made hex and winter tarps in the same pattern straight off the website...

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/xe...-tarp-printed/
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/xe...-tarp-printed/