Hello all,
I am a Scoutmaster with Troop 59 in Point Pleasant, PA. As a troop, our goal this year is to move towards higher adventure camping. For the most part we are accostomed to car camping (pull up to the site, unload copius amounts of gear, set up, etc.). Not very adventerous. By next Summer we will be backpacking.
The guidance I need is for myself. I want to break away from tenting and gear up for light weight backpacking with a hammock as part of my gear.
So far I am drawn to the Hennessey Explorer Ultralite Asym and would plan on adding an undercover and underpad as well.
My goal is to purchase something lightweight, durable and comfortable. We camp from Sept through July so weather runs the full spectrum from hot and humid to near 0 temps and ice on the ground.
I have browsed most of the manufacturers web sites, read countless threads and articles. My hat is off to those of you who make your own. Sounds like something to think about down the road. Any guidance, thoughts, personal experience etc will be greatly appreciated. As you know this is not a small purchase!
Thanks in advance for your help.
Yours In Scouting,
Dave
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