Even though you’re sleeping off the ground when hammock camping, an insulating pad will make overnighting outdoors more comfortable. The best sleeping pads for hammocks are lightweight, warm, and ...

In recent years, hammock camping has become one of the more popular trends in the outdoor industry, going from a fairly small subset of backpackers and campers to a full-fledged movement. As a result, ...

Winter Hang participants take advantage of having Ludington State Park to themselves; it’s one of several state parks open ...

Perhaps the primary advantage of hammock camping is carrying less gear. A camping hammock that packs down to the size of a grapefruit can replace a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad in one fell ...

Unless camping out in a bell tent, trailer tent, or yurt, we tend to sacrifice comfort when we go camping. When I’m scrimping on weight, I use a rolled-up sweater inside my sleeping bag pouch as a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s also worth a mention that hammock camping isn’t for everyone. No matter what hammock you’re using, ...

The beach was a postcard-perfect scene. Acres of pristine sand, azure blue water and a blazing hot sun above. My wife and I were vacationing on the Pacific island of Samoa, and our small beachfront ...