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Safety
Safety
in a hammock is obviously critical. No one can
rest, much less sleep, in a hammock while worried
about being dumped on the ground.
When
occupied, my hammock is designed to hang below
its center of gravity; therefore it is not prone
to tip over. In fact, it takes extra effort to
get out of it! In addition, the hammock materials,
while being lightweight, are selected and tested
to be strong enough to carry the occupant's weight
without instilling fear of failure. "Hammock
Camping Safety," explains some safety concerns
of interest to all hammock users.
Bugs
The
adequate camping hammock should have suitable
bug protection. My hammock has a bug proof solid
fabric bottom and no-see-um bug netting on top.
More than once I've been driven into my hammock
by hoards of mosquitoes, no-see-ums, or biting
black flies. It's nice to know my hammock offers
protection while still being comfortable. The
net can be easily detached on either side for
getting in or out, or for using the hammock as
a handy lounge chair
The
bug net is certainly nice to have during bug season;
however, it's not always necessary. For those
times when bugs are not a problem, the net can
be removed and left at home. On a recent seven-month
hike, I slept without the bug net more than 70%
of the time. The bug net weighs about six ounces,
which is significant to backpackers concerned
with reducing pack weight
