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Is It Better to Use Hammocks or Tents?
If you've been paying attention to campgrounds in recent years, you've probably seen an upward trend. It's not just the fact that Crocs are still extremely popular among campers. The growing popularity of hammocks is being debated.
Yes, three feet above the ground is the newest way to camp.
We've all heard that swinging in a hammock on a weekend while reading a book and sipping an iced tea is a wonderful, relaxing way to rock away your troubles. Is that, however, an appropriate way to spend a night in the wilderness?
Both sides of the tent vs. hammock debate have valid points. Let's take a closer look!
Taking Care of the Elements
When many individuals consider sleeping in a hammock, their first reaction is, "What about the rain?" What about mosquitos, cold weather, or wind, you might wonder? With the exception of mosquitos, which can only be kept at bay with six cans of bug spray, a dozen tiki torches, a Voodoo sacrifice of three chickens, and a partridge in a pear tree, tents provide enough protection from all of the above.
Hammocks, on the other hand, are capable of resolving all of these concerns. For most models, over quilts, and under quilts are available to provide warmth and wind protection. Tarps can be purchased to protect the roof from the rain. You can also purchase mosquito netting. Even without the chicken sacrifice, they are considered to be highly effective.
The point is that, when correctly set up, hammocks and tents are both as good at keeping you dry and protected from the weather.
Winner - draw
Weight and Dimensions
The weight of an ultralight tent is scarcely more than two pounds. A heavier-duty tent may weigh six, eight, or even ten pounds. Consider a hammock as an example. Even heavy-duty hammocks weigh less than two pounds, making hammocks the undisputed winner in this category.
However, this presupposes that you are only moving the hammock. In reality, you'll require a mosquito net, a rain tarp, quilts, or a combination of the three. You'll still come out ahead because there will be no need to haul tent poles. However, while hammocks do have a weight advantage, it is not as great as many people imagine.
Hammock is the winner.
Price
For roughly $200, you can have a pretty dry summer tent. A well-made all-season tent will cost between $400 and $500. For $800 or $900, you may get a tent that is as luxurious as some hotels. Doesn't it sound like a good deal?
Hammocks are considerably less expensive. For $50 or $60, you can get a wonderful rig for camping on hot summer nights. You'll be ready for rain and mild cold for $200. Some of the best hammock sets are available for less than $500.
Hammock is the winner.
Selecting a Campground
One of the fundamentals of Leave No Trace camping is to avoid sleeping on anything other than the ground. That can be tough to accomplish with a tent, particularly a large tent with vestibules. In comparison, hammock camping requires only a pair of trees.
On the other hand, there are a few campgrounds that are completely devoid of trees. A tent is still a viable option if you're in brush, desert, or other open terrains, whereas a hammock will just leave you hanging.
Winner - draw
Storing Your Equipment
When camping in inclement weather, it's useful to be able to keep your pack dry. It's also convenient because it's easy to find. What's the point of having a nice, dry tent if you have to get out every time you want to reach for something in your backpack?
For these rainy-day conditions, many tents have large vestibules with plenty of room for your backpack, boots, and rain poncho. Your best bet with a hammock is to put your luggage on the ground beneath you, which provides only minimal protection.
Tent is the winner.
Comfort
You don't always get to pick the most comfortable sleeping surface. This is especially true in forested areas, where every square foot of ground has a root or rock projecting like a piece of the world's most sadistic chiropractor's table.
You must either make the best of a bad situation in a tent or transport a heavy air mattress. In a hammock, who cares about roots? You're dozing off atop a cloud.
Hammock is the winner.
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The Final Choice
We looked at six factors of performance in total: weather protection, size, and weight, price, choosing a campground, storage capacity, and comfort. Hammocks won three of the categories, tents won one, and the other two were a tie.
It appears that the hammocks have triumphed. However, as you can see, tents still have substantial advantages that make them a superior option in a variety of situations. If you're looking for an all-in-one camping hammock, check out the new Kammok Mantis. Everything you need is included in the $229 price.
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