Winter Hammock Camping Setup

Hammock tarps or rain flies protect not only against precipitation but also against wind and humidity.

Winter hammock camping setup.

How to set up your tarp when winter camping. The quicker you can set up your hammock the sooner you ll be inside out of the weather. Instead keep it handy and learn to brave the elements of cold weather hammock camping. This winter don t throw your hammock in a box and forget about it until the grass turns green.

A tarp or rain fly correctly pitched will be the most effective in trapping heat and keeping out the elements. Hammock straps are also much easier to use with gloves or mittens on than trying to hang a hammock with ropes. Because hammock tarps are usually pitched higher up where the wind is stronger you. Hammock camping works in the winter.

Winter hammock camping is compatible with ultralight camping. My whole pack for the three day trip with food fuel and water was 15 lb 6 8 kg. If you re a fan of hammock camping you may already enjoy fall and winter camping in a 3 season or 4 season tent. A look at my cold weather winter hammock camping setup for backpacking trips with potential for sub zero temperatures.

Summary hammocks work well for winter camping 1.