Switched from a tent to a hammock for a week in the Smokies and never going back

I spent 5 nights at Elkmont Campground last month and my old tent got soaked through on day two from all the rain. Tried a cheap hammock with a rainfly a buddy loaned me and slept way better without waking up stiff. Anybody else made the switch and found it easier on your back?

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evan_morgan815d ago

Fair enough but my back actually got worse with a hammock, not better.

bencampbell5d ago

That's not uncommon honestly. The trick is you need the right lay and tension. A lot of people string them up too tight like a banana, that kills your lower back. Try giving it a little sag so your spine stays in a natural curve, not bent up. Also sleeping diagonally across the fabric helps a ton, straight down the middle can fold you in half.