Q; How to convert to ground shelter?

**strung2tite** · 03-26-2011, 23:38

Several times, I have come across,the rare situation where it would have been easier to have had a tent with me instead. I would like to see the different ways you set-up on the ground when needed. With and without hiking poles. Pictures if any would help, also. thanks....

**strung2tite** · 03-26-2011, 23:59

sorry all, just found another thread asking the same. But you can still post pictures. thanks...

here http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...t+frame&page=2

**Rain Man** · 03-27-2011, 08:56

Unless bug netting is really necessary, I just use the rain fly as a tarp, as any tarp-camper would do.

Rain Man

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**Roadrunnr72** · 03-27-2011, 09:11

Here are several ideas. Go to the last 7 pics at the bottom.

**cataraftgirl** · 03-27-2011, 09:14

My situation is similar in a way. Before I discovered hammocks, I used a tent & a cot (camp time roll-a-cot). Bad knee & bad back got me into the cot and off the ground. The hammock solved both problems with more comfort, less weight, and easier set-up. But there are times on my river trips where the trees for hanging aren't good, or aren't there at all. So this summer I'll carry the cot on my raft just in case, but leave the tent home. I'm planning on using my MacCat Deluxe tarp with 2QZQ doors over the cot when needed, using my trekking poles for support.
KJ