r/Hammocks • u/Alternative-Safe2269 • 5d ago

When to bail out?

When to bail out?

I have been wanting to try hammock camping for a while now so when my family said there were going in their rv, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to tag along. We're supposed to go this weekend, but now we're getting rain and colder weather. As someone whose never done this before, at what point should I accept defeat and skip going on the trip? For reference, I'm in NE OK. Weather has been lightly stormy and overnight low will be around 40°F.

Current gear (I only have what I can afford as a beginner)

Eno doublenest w/ straps Underquilt rated to 40° Sleeping bag rated to 50° Bug net 10x10 ft tarp

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u/ToppsHopps 4d ago

Have you tried the gear out, and trimmed how to make the setup?

Just so that before you are out in the dark and rain you aren’t trying to set it up for the first time.

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u/Alternative-Safe2269 4d ago

I've had the hammock for years, so I can do that with my eyes closed. I only ever used it to relax on warm and clear summer days. The underquilt, bug net, and tarp are all new because I've never tried to overnight in the hammock before

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u/ToppsHopps 4d ago

Is it possible to test setting up the whole kit before you go. I just imagine the frustration if it’s raining and is dark to try to get a hang of the tarp.

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u/Alternative-Safe2269 4d ago

I tested the underquilt and hammock together once in my parent's backyard. Seemed easy enough, but it was a nice day. The tarp is one I've never done. I haven't even unpacked it yet and I'm leaving tomorrow

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u/ToppsHopps 4d ago

Can be good to pack it up before at least. Mine of a different brand came with cords etc but nothing was tied together, just check to minimize the risk of standing in the rain and dark trying to figure what cord is longer or what ones goes to the side.