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 ...

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 ...

One of the fastest growing trends in backpacking over the past couple of years is the use of hammocks — rather than a tent — for camping in the backcountry. Proponents of this approach say that not ...

As hammock camping continues to grow in popularity, the gear that is used for that activity continues to evolve, too. Case in point, a company called Outdoor Vitals recently launched a Kickstarter ...

Even people who love camping can admit that sleeping on the ground isn’t necessarily the most comfortable option. Sleeping pads and air mattresses can help, but more and more folks are discovering the ...

Crua Outdoors, the force behind the insulated Thermo Tent, is bringing its camping innovation to the trees. The all-new Hybrid is a single-person shelter that's part hammock, part bivvy and part tent.

For generations, the hammock has served as one of the more comfortable ways to relax and sleep outdoors. Though comfy, it's not perfect for everyone. Over the past few years, we've seen a number of ...