Hmmm, a little of both I guess. I have done some 20 minute walks a few miles from my house just so I can get out and hang but most of my trips have a destination in mind and the hammock is the end reward.
Hmmm, a little of both I guess. I have done some 20 minute walks a few miles from my house just so I can get out and hang but most of my trips have a destination in mind and the hammock is the end reward.
I previously claimed to be a hammock hiker. Since, I have taken up sleeping in a hammock full-time (about 9 months now). My back loves it. Add to that the fact that my last name is actually Hammock. I guess now I'm a generic "hammock sleeper".
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I say both, depending on my situation. I like to do both some weeks you just don't have the time for a overnighter.
My mindset it that the working world is always in a rush, so when I'm in the woods away from all the noise of city life, I want to forget about all that stuff and really disconnect from all of it, and get back in the timing of nature. Forget about a watch, the time that matters is where I'm at and how I feel there, and when I have had my fill it is off to the next spot. But if you only have a small window to grind out a bucket list adventure, crank it out check off that goal. It's all good.
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Depends on the trip. If it's a solo trip, I'm a hiker. I like to see views when I hike, and in my mind the best way to do that is to hike. For me camp is just a chance to eat a good meal and recharge for another big day. However if I'm with my friends, then I like to slow it down, take more breaks, and sit around in camp a little longer. On those trips it's more about hanging out with people I don't get to see too often anymore.
I need to slow down when I hike and enjoy the views. Often I'll get to a spot that looks nice, so I'll set up. When I'm all done and look at my watch that says "1:52PM" I think, oh crap...now what? I can burn time, but burning upward of 8 hours can be tough when solo.Originally Posted by Dylanc95
I know what you mean about burning time. Once the food is cooked and eaten there's usually nothing to do but stare at trees.
Yeah, 30 minutes of that, 30 minutes collecting wood, an hour or so by the fire. I don't read since I can do that any other time at home, anywhere.
But when the weather is fair, maybe 65°, I can relax in my hammock for a long time doing nothing.
I'm a hammock hiker when solo and with certain other hikers who like to crank out the miles. With other buddies it's more about the downtime and camaraderie. I like to read to pass the time, and I'm usually up earlier than everyone else but I can't read for hours like I used to - I get antsy and want to move around. When I'm hiking my gear is light as possible, when camping I'm usually carrying beer and food to share. I love both.
A hiker at heart but a car camper by knees. My knees no longer allow me the enjoyment of hiking long distances. As a kid I was a long distance runner. Today I am a short distance fridge visitor. Generally I will probably hike about a mile to a site and make it a base camp. Then each day take a walk around and see nature at its best.
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