Outabs Editorial Team

When choosing a camping hammock, some vendors, especially cottage manufacturers like Hennessy, Warbonnet, and Dutchware, offer a single layer or double layer option.

It’s a Sunday morning, and you are all set to enjoy the warmth of the sun or grab a book in the comfort of your hammock.

A hammock tarp (also known as a rainfly) is an accessory for hammock camping that protects campers from wind, rain, ice, and other harsh weather, or creates a relatively private place for hammock hangers to rest.

When you buy a new hammock, it often only comes with two Amsteel continuous loops bound on each end, so it can’t be directly hung between trees.

When you compare camping hammocks online or at your local store, you may notice different numbers plus units for fabric specs, like 210T, 70D, or 1.9 oz, for example:

Camping hammocks or backpacking hammocks are among the most popular outdoor resting and sleeping gear. Compared with backyard recreational hammocks, they have a relatively flatter surface, are not too saggy, are lightweight, and often feature a built-in or detachable no-see-um bug net.

Growing up on a farm, you learn a lot about trees.