Backpacking In A Belted Plaid - A Question Revisited

[Alan H]

Well, you're right, I didn't look up what a Clark Jungle Hammock is, so I just did and yeah, that's a pretty substantial piece of kit. It wouldn't work for me, because of how I sleep but it might work for someone else, and it absolutely would keep you off of the wet ground after the rain. I also suspect that it would be a noisy nightmare in a decent wind. I hope there's some non-compressible insulation that goes between your rumpus and the hammock nylon, but if there is, and you can beat the wind issue, then the hammock might be a pretty reasonable alternative to a tent. You just gotta have conveniently placed trees!

As for the great kilt taking the place of the rest of it....well, I said that I'd pontificated enough, and I have. So go for it, I'm curious to see your photos and analysis of the experience! I hope it's a great couple of trips and I look forward to the threads..