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Did a quick overnighter during what may be this season's coldest weekend. About -12C which is about 15C colder than where I usually draw the line. Wanted to test myself and my equipment. And we all passed the test. I mean I'm here writing this in a good mood.

Hammock, THICC sleeping pad, underdimensionerad sleeping bag reinforced with a regular blanket and jacket also a liner for the bag I didn't need to use.

#backpacking #HammockCamping #winter #scania #horby #Outdoors #challenge

I'm starting a thread on #HammockCamping...

Feel free to comment and even tell me where I'm wrong, or if there's a better solution.

I'll start with the big one... how many lines/ropes/straps should it take to fully pitch a #HammockTent?

I have a strong bias that the answer is no more than four!

I propose a general "Four Point Hammock Suspension Rule" (two straps for the hammock itself (with bug net), no more than two for the rainfly)

Note that the fly does not need to be diamond shaped, this is a general rule-of-thumb.

My point is: if you have more lines you increase complexity, increase time pitching and repacking, decrease access, and have more things to trip over. 😉

Put another way: If you get the same performance with fewer lines, that is a good thing. 👍

If more lines are required to achieve the same performance, that may indicate a weaker design. 👎

https://mdpaths.com/rrr/camping/hammocks/hammock_guide/index.html#s3

#Camping #Hammock #CampingGear

#hiking and entering my home municipality. Love that #höör and #horby have put a sign on the #Skåneleden

#outdoors #HammockCamping #camping #backpacking