Hammocks are better than tents when backpacking because because tents are heavier and without a tent your bed gets dirty. The sad thing is that hammocks can only be used when there are trees around. Hammock tent camping is great fun if you really into it.
Spanish explorers learned about hammocks from various South American Native cultures during the 16th century. After these unique sleeping slings were introduced in Europe they were used aboard naval vessels and as a unique way for rich people rest and relax.
Over time many modern forces used hammocks for their troops in various environments across the globe. The hammock tent is a commercialized variation of the type that has been in use by military forces for many years.
What is hammock camping?
Hammock Camping is referred as camping where camper sleeps in hanging hammock rather than conventional tent.
Basic Information about Hammock Tents
- a tent that is suspended into the air
- can be enclosed or with a simple covering over the top of the hammock bed.
- The purpose of these tents is to keep people from off of the ground and away from the heat, bugs or bad environmental conditions such as mud or even snow
- they also provide comfort and relaxation to guests at many resorts or vacation spots.
Hammock tents come in a variety of styles and shapes and they are made from many different types of materials. They come in other geometrical shapes such as triangles or spheres. This type of outdoor equipment can be used as a camping hammock. Many of the different varieties of modern hammocks were probably once used as a military hammock tent before they were commercialized.
Hammock Tent Features and Equipment
- The materials that are used for these pieces have to be sturdy and durable. Most tents of this variety are made out of nylon, polyester and tarp.
- The materials are lightweight when compared to traditional sized tents.
- Come with fish and insect netting and ladders. The units can also be easily put up and taken down once a person understands how to set up the equipment.
Campers might wonder about how to install portable hammock tent and they are strongly encouraged to read the tent’s instruction manual before attempting to set up the tent. These instruction usually require a camper to:
- Attach the units cabling or rope to a tree
- To attach an anchor(s) to the unit
- Some units require inflating
- Other mind need support beams
Once again campers must read the instruction manual that comes with a particular unit in order to get the best use from their equipment. A hammock tent can provide some of the best comfort and relaxation for campers during an overnight stay in the woods or other type of environment.
Hammock with mosquito net and stand is the best choice for outdoor activities. Work bandage to encourage the entrance of common breeze and cool outside air, would not stop mosquitoes.
A hammock tent can also be considered as interesting gift item for campers.
