Our First Hammock Setup

At the campground, experimentation went much smoother. The lightweight Hennessey Hammock shelters went up successfully in the dark on the first try. My tree-securing knots held steady for two nights and the fly held off a light midnight rain. Entering and exiting the hammock is convenient and the asymmetric sleeping position of these hammocks is much easier on the back than a traditional design. As anticipated, the elevated position removes the insulation of the ground. In the cool evenings, plastic coverings and additional sleeping bags were required to stay warm. Lesson 3, for our final packing list, is to ensure we are adequatley prepared for nighttime temperatures in the hammock.

A memorable weekend.  Can’t wait for the pain in my quads to subside enough to hop back on the bike :)

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