However switching to a winter hammock setup could help you pack lighter and spend more time enjoying the beauty of the scenery rather than on setup.
Winter hammock camping setup.
A tarp or rain fly correctly pitched will be the most effective in trapping heat and keeping out the elements.
Summary hammocks work well for winter camping 1.
How to set up your tarp when winter camping.
The quicker you can set up your hammock the sooner you ll be inside out of the weather.
A look at my cold weather winter hammock camping setup for backpacking trips with potential for sub zero temperatures.
Winter hammock camping is compatible with ultralight camping.
My whole pack for the three day trip with food fuel and water was 15 lb 6 8 kg.
If you re a fan of hammock camping you may already enjoy fall and winter camping in a 3 season or 4 season tent.
Hammock tarps or rain flies protect not only against precipitation but also against wind and humidity.
Instead keep it handy and learn to brave the elements of cold weather hammock camping.
Hammock straps are also much easier to use with gloves or mittens on than trying to hang a hammock with ropes.
I managed a 9 9 lb 4 5 kg base weight pack for winter conditions.
Hammock camping works in the winter.