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Continuing Thread on #HammockCamping

Pitching on the Ground

I carry a 3x6 foot piece of "house wrap" plastic to use as a ground sheet in a pinch. Unless your hammock was designed to be used as a tent, the material does not benefit from being laid on the ground! I took this photo the first time I was forced to camp this way.

After moving the heavy picnic tables into position, I pitched my tent. I used my bath towel as an impromptu ground cloth. Notice the foot end is slightly higher than the head (see above). Also notice the vertical stick holding the netting away from my feet. This was remarkably comfortable considering no preparation and no sleeping pad!