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Hammock camping?
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So I used a hammock on a 3 pitch, 2 day climb as a joke, however it was kind of awesome. Has anyone on here done this? I’ve seen the Taco ledge, and that’s just a hammock. Has anyone tried this? |
Leo Gregory wrote: Haven’t tried it myself but you could ask these guys ;) |
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I've done it on the Nose. It wasn't very comfortable but when you're exhausted it's easy to sleep. Definitely woke up pretty cramped/sore from being folded up all night. I'd be interested to try the Taco, seems like that will hold shape much better. |
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I did Triple Direct with a Taco and loved it. You don’t get all folded up, I slept like a baby. I highly recommend it for fast and light missions. It’s easy to set up, easy to hang, and has a very convenient wine bottle holder! Plus if you want any mods, Kyle at High Mountain Gear is always up for a challenge. |
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You need to sleep on a hammock diagonally for it to be flat. |
 (Looks like it didn’t go through before, or maybe it got removed, but I was thinking of this picture of Royal Robbins and Tom Frost on the first ascent of the NA wall) And I’m glad that you liked the taco RandyLee—my girlfriend and I just made a homemade version and I’m psyched to try it out! |
Norman Pelak wrote: North American Rescue (NAR) has some budget soft stretchers (nylon and webbing handles) that might be a useful starting point for a R.Y.O. taco. Especially for the sewing challenged. |
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Hammocks suck because its so hard to find two pieces of pro at the correct heights and distance apart. Also one knee, hip, shoulder is pressed against cold rock all night (in the alpine, anyway) with no respite. And your insulation gets squeezed into worthlessness. Single-point suspension is key, and a spreader bar |
