Re: [Paddlewise] Tent (now hammocks)

On Wed, 28 Apr 1999 15:35:01 -0600 Steve Jernigan
<jernigan_at_chester.uccs.edu> writes:
>At 09:23 AM 4/28/99 -0400, Jim Champoux wrote:
>>Larry wrote:
>>
>>>I knew this tent thread would finally get to the use of a 
>hammock....snip
>>
  

At 6'4" I have the same problem with most tents as I do with
hammocks...hmmm, even sleeping bags, kayaks, canoes, and pirogues for
that matter ......I don't fit them real well without a "bit of
discomfort".   I still must paddle AND sleep however.  For me using a
hammock kinda fits in with all the other challenges of kayak
touring-camping.  Techniques for staying dry-warm-fed-etc.   Techniques
for avoiding weather-hazzards-wildlife threats-etc.   Techniques for
staying comfortable in a dynamic environment .....I am accustomed to
sleeping corner to corner  (which makes for some odd tent orientation at
times...)  in a 2 person pop-up.  I have used a hammock many
times....mostly for naps and resting up.  All night can become
uncomfortable at times ......HOWEVER, IMHO there is no finer way to enjoy
a creek bank or a shaded willow section of beach than from the gentle
sway of a hammock with the ice chest and a can of salted peanuts within
easy reach .........Ahhhhhh, life is good .........Peyton  (Louisiana)
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