Stealth Hammock Camping?

**BackPackHiker** · 07-23-2012, 10:42

I was just wondering if anyone ever tried this. It is (I think) camping in cities where you have to use stealth because you cant get caught?

**raiffnuke** · 07-23-2012, 10:46

Take a look at this thread...

**FLRider** · 07-23-2012, 10:47

It's camping anywhere where you're not supposed to be. This can be out in the back country where you're just not at a designated campsite or can be in an urban area among a small patch of forest.

**Black Wolf** · 07-23-2012, 10:57

about 90% of my hangs outside of my back yard are stealth hangs ..

**Cannibal** · 07-23-2012, 10:58

Far too many definitions out there for Stealth Camping.

I don't view it as strictly as "camping where you are prohibited from camping". Yes, I include that as part of a basic definition, but to me it's more about "camping where and in a manner that prevents me from being seen/discovered". There are a great number of times that I 'Stealth Camp' completely legally. I just don't want to be bothered by interacting with anyone, so I go stealth and establish a nice quiet bubble in the wilderness. Not illegal, just a touch anti-social.

**720fly** · 07-23-2012, 11:03

What that old saying? Oh yeah " rules are meant to be broken '

**dakotaross** · 07-23-2012, 11:07

Yeah, "Stealth Camping" just means in a manner to not be seen. Doesn't have to be "illegally" or "where you're not really supposed to", but obviously if in those locations then, yes, you are stealth camping.

**Hawk-eye** · 07-23-2012, 11:14

Originally Posted by Cannibal

...... but to me it's more about "camping where and in a manner that prevents me from being seen/discovered". There are a great number of times that I 'Stealth Camp' completely legally. I just don't want to be bothered by interacting with anyone, so I go stealth and establish a nice quiet bubble in the wilderness. Not illegal, just a touch anti-social.

EXACTLY ... couldn't agree more!

**MAD777** · 07-23-2012, 11:26

Unless I'm with a group from HF, I'm camping in a secluded spot (stealth). I'm just not a "campground / shelter" camper (probably because I live a metro area of 5 million people). I do however respect "wilderness area boundaries" as designated by the Forest Service, etc.