Hello from Denver

[IAmH]

Hi all. I'm new to the concept of hanging and considering a switch from tents. I'm planning a journey across Colorado on the Colorado Trail, much of which is above tree line. I'm seeking to understand I'd there are hammocks which can also be occasionally used as a ground shelter if there are no trees that night.

-Harry

[Slowanderer]

Hello Harry and welcome.
Please stand by as the comments you are looking for will be coming from some of the group that is doing the winter hang this weekend.

[Boomer]

Welcome from the PNW. Look at one of the hammocks that have a net suspension, TTTG Swithback, WB Ridgerunner, Clark NX250. Or learn to post chocks into rocks, like climbers and hang from a rock to a tree, or between rocks.

[Cannibal]

Sure, most of the technical hammocks (I define by having an integrated bugnet) can be setup in bivy mode...if you want.

True, much of the CT is above treeline. However, it isn't difficult to plan your days so that you're back below treeline at the end of the day. Few of the above treeline sections last more than a few miles. You'll want to be below treeline anyway, given the thunderstorms that roll through the mountains daily in the summer. I try to time those sections for early mornings.

[ibgary]

Hi all. I'm new to the concept of hanging and considering a switch from tents. I'm planning a journey across Colorado on the Colorado Trail, much of which is above tree line. I'm seeking to understand I'd there are hammocks which can also be occasionally used as a ground shelter if there are no trees that night.

-Harry

The Lawson Blue Ridge will readily go to ground, but its on the heavy side for a hammock.

[Labrador]

Welcome from Oregon

[raiffnuke]

Welcome to HF from Mass.

[IAmH]

Thanks all for the greetings and really good info.

[breyman]

Sure, most of the technical hammocks (I define by having an integrated bugnet) can be setup in bivy mode...if you want.

True, much of the CT is above treeline. However, it isn't difficult to plan your days so that you're back below treeline at the end of the day. Few of the above treeline sections last more than a few miles. You'll want to be below treeline anyway, given the thunderstorms that roll through the mountains daily in the summer. I try to time those sections for early mornings.

+1 Cannibal definitely knows what he's talking about.

Welcome to the forums from another Denver hanger!!

[oohsnap]

Welcome from UT.