What are the chances of getting a lightning strike in a wet hammock hanging between two wet trees in an electrical storm? Can the risk be countered with an earth strap or something?Originally Posted by olddog
What are the chances of getting a lightning strike in a wet hammock hanging between two wet trees in an electrical storm? Can the risk be countered with an earth strap or something?
After the initial post, I went out this weekend for a quick trip to test out the new Superfly. Sadly, it didn't get wet - storms were predicted, but never happened. I still had a great hang, but kind of sad about the lack of rain....
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When I am laying in my hammock hearing the rain, I have an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. I know at that place, at that time, there is no other place I would rather be.
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I love the challenge of camping in the rain. It's one of the best sleeps I can get.
Olddog mentioned the Sherpa hang. That was a soaker and I loved it under 3 tarps set up for all in South Florida. It also makes water collection a breeze.
Also, it seems to rain everytime we hike out to Hidden Pond in Ocala, FL.
Last Summer, when a tropical storm was set to hit Volusia County, FL, I just had to go out in the back yard. I slept 5 straight nights in the hammock with the first 2 nights having strong winds and rain.
Maybe Shug will stroll on by and show you his video of himself and Hickory in the Linville Gorge during a beautiful lightning storm. Best line(from Hickory)- "It only hurts if you live". Classic.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,before they have fun without you
Camping in the rain is great, especially the part about not laying on the ground in a flooded t**t.
Hiking in the rain not so much, it tends to drain my energy sooner and my feet don't hold up as well when they're soaked for long periods.
A set of video's a friend and I have wanted to make for a while now is how we setup/tear down in a significant rain. We've both agreed that this is a key skill to have for keeping your gear dry and making your trip more enjoyable.
David
The rain in the Northeast this weekend is likely going to kill my planned trip to the White Mountains. Rain all weekend with heavy rain Saturday, the day I would be tagging multiple 4,000 footers.
I normally wouldn't cancel a trip based on a little rain, but this seems like a constant rain all weekend, with ice and slush still on the trail.
Would certainly be an adventure. Just ready for a nice, sunny spring hike like a lot of folks in the colder areas of the country, I'm sure.
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