using hammock as a tent

[jerbear]

Need help setting up hammock as a tent shelter when camping on a beach. Thanks

[Shug]

Need help setting up hammock as a tent shelter when camping on a beach. Thanks

Here is a picture of that exact thing......
Shug
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[Joey]

Here is a picture of that exact thing......
Shug
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Ed sure looks comfy! I haven't tried the "tent/hammock" thing yet. Hangin' in the trees has been too much fun.

[kiecker]

I just posted up a photo of using mine like a bivy here: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=49195

[patrickbdunlap]

Ha, I assume the hand ax is to ward off those pesky ground critters at night.

[AaronAlso]

This must be the one occasion where the pad excels over an UQ.

[LostCause]

Or why it's wise to do a 1/2 UQ / 1/2 pad combo.

Flexibility of both setups, and the comfort of the UQ.

I have set up my DIY in the backyard as a tent but don't have any pictures. I've always been wary about the possible abrasion of the hammock bottom on the ground.

[Simple Survival]

my claytor mosquito/jungle hammock is made for this.

[turnerminator]

Make sure you pitch over high water mark-I learnt this the hard way!

It helps to take a groundsheet to stop sand being picked up and deposited in the hammock-a few nights of rubbing sand into the fabric under bodyweight may weaken it.

[Jayson]

Yet another reason to carry a bigger piece of tyvek ground sheet.