When you go camping there are a lot of things to worry about, some people worry about bears, Bigfoot, the boogie man and many other things but forget one thing. The importance of planning for the trip, if you don’t plan your camping trip things can go from fun to complete disappointment the moment you remember that you forgot something as important as a rain fly when it’s raining heavily.
Anyway Given that most camping stories are mostly fictional, it is important to understand that there are real dangers out there.
For example, cold, heavy rain, critters, bears etc (this depends with where you are going camping). If it’s your backyard then you need not worry about Bigfoot, or maybe you should?
Choose the time and location wisely
To avoid disappointment, the best thing to do is to first look at the location, there are some locations that are suited for hammocking and others that are not. Remember hammock camping is not the same as traditional camping therefore location matters a lot.
Also timing is very important, for example, if its winter you should make sure that you know how to stay warm in a hammock, one good idea is to find a location that has a dense forest. The reason for this is the trees will keep the wind at bay.
Choose the right hammock
It is of importance to note that there are different types of hammocks each suitable for different environments, in general there are asymmetrical and symmetrical hammocks.
The idea is to pick a hammock that suits you and the location you are headed to, also it should be easy to carry. So avoid cotton made hammocks or ones that can’t be transported easily. You pick what feels right to you. Visit our website to see our wide selection of hammocks.
If you are going camping it is recommended that you carry mummy shaped sleeping pads because they have narrow, rounded edges that fit perfectly inside a hammock.
And another important thing is that, you should never forget your sleeping pad, the pad will keep you warm and comfortable at night. Also if the area you are headed to is known to experience low temperatures make sure that you carry an extra warm sleeping bag.
Bug nets
Insect repellents and bug nets are also very important because, they will keep mosquitoes and other nasty bugs away from you. The idea is to cover your hammock with the bug net just as you would a normal bed.
Carry a rain fly
A rain fly is simply a tent without walls; it is used to protect you from the rain. Remember weather forecasters can only predict the weather but they can’t predict Mother Nature. Therefore it is better to prepare especially if you are camping in rain prone areas.
Hung low if possible
If you are in a safe environment you should hang your hammock closer to the ground, this will make it easier to get stuff from the ground and to answer when nature calls. But if there are insects or wildlife in the area it may be safer to set your hammock higher.
The important thing is to plan and prepare for your trip, look at what you have and what you need before you head out and you will have a place top cower and sleep when the camp stories get too spooky. Harmony is an online retailer of hammocks and hammock accessories. See our website for complete details.
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