Hiking Camping
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 Wenzel 2 Person Lightweight Compact Camping Backpacking Hiking Two Persons Tent  US $34.88
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 210T Check Gingham Taped Aluminium Alloy Orange Tent 2 Persons Outdoor Camping US $60.99
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 Polyester Fabri Tent 1 2 Person Folding Yellow Outdoor Camping UV Four Seasons US $34.99
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 COLEMAN Hooligan 2 Person Tent 3 Season Camping Hiking US $58.95
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 Single Man Folding Camping Beach Zip Up Net Inner Tent US $54.77
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 180T Silver Coated 69mm Fiberglass Tent 2 Person Folding Outdoor Camping Tent US $35.99
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 NEW Coleman Montana 4 Person Tent with Awning and Bonus Gifts US $99.99
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 The North Face Tephra 22 Tent 2 Person 3 Season Backpacking Camping USED ONCE US $124.51
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 NEW 2 PERSON SURVIVAL LIGHT DOME CAMPING TENT ANTI UV BIKE BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 SALE NEW 2 MAN DOME LIGHT CAMPING TENT ANTI UV BICYCLES BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 2 PERSON LIGHT DOME CAMPING TENT ANTI UV WATERPROOF SEALED BOTTOM SURVIVAL HIKE US $.99
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 CA SALE NEW 2 MAN DOME LIGHT CAMPING TENT ANTI UV BICYCLES BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 New Coleman 2 Man 7x5 Backpacking Hiking Camping Tent 7lbs GREEN Back Vent NIB US $26.00
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 SCOUT BACKPACK TENT 2 PERSON BACKPACKING HIKING CAMPING MOUNTIANS 2 MAN TENT US $40.00
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 MSR FUSION 2 TENT FOOTPRINT HIKING CAMPING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TENT AS IS US $31.99
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 Happy Camper™ Two Person Tent with Carry Bag US $32.99
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 Vango Banshee 200 tent US $190.00
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 Wenzel 1 To 2 Person Hiking Hiker Biker Tent Lightweight Weatherproof NEW US $54.95
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 New Happy Camper™ Two 2 Person Tent with Carry Bag Free Shipping Lightweight US $43.99
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 NEW 2 PERSON SURVIVAL LIGHT DOME CAMPING TENT ANTI UV BIKE BACKPACK HIKE 13 kg US $.99
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 NEW 1 Person Camouflage Camping Hiking Traveling Tent US $29.00
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 Tooluxe Emergency Thermal Blanket 52 x 84 Inches 4 Pack of Blankets US $3.99
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 『NEPTUNE』78x55x40Outdoor Blue Camping Tent 2 Man Ultralight w bag 01 NIB US $8.99
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 『NEPTUNE』78x55x40Outdoor Orange Camping Tent 2 Man Ultralight w bag 01 NIB US $8.99
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 BRAND NEW 2 MAN DOME LIGHT CAMPING 1 TENT ANTI UV BICYCLES BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 2 MAN DOME LIGHT CAMPING TENT ANTI UV SURVIVAL BICYCLES BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 NEW 2 PERSON DOME CAMPING LIGHT TENT ANTI UV BICYCLES BIKE BACKPACK FISHING HIKE US $.99
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 Marine 2 man Combat Tent US $150.00
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 COLEMAN DURANGO TENT CAMPING HIKING SCOUTS BACKPACKING WITH CARRYING CASE NEW US $39.00
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 FANTASTIC VINTAGE ARTIACH WALL TENT W RUBBER FLOOR FLY STUFF SACK VERY COOL US $9.99
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 Hiker Biker Hiking 2 Person Dome Tent Camping Backpacking Lightweight Compact US $42.95 |
 Outdoor Blue Camping Tent 2 Man Ultralight w bag US $23.99
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 2012 High Quality Camping Single Layer Summer Tent 3 4 Person Hiking Tent US $39.99
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 Block Color Outdoor Beach Camping Single Person Tent Package US $51.10
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 2 Person Tent and Carrying Bag Rain Fly Vented Roof Screen Solid Doors US $23.99
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 Outdoor Orange Camping Tent 2 Man Ultralight w bag US $23.99
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 All Mesh Backpack Camping Hiking Tent Green Starlite II US $79.99
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 NEW Big Agnes MADHOUSE 3 Tent 3 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Backpacking NWT US $205.95
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 NEW EMS Thunderlite Tent w Rainfly NEW US $99.00
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 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Person Tent Mint Condition US $225.00
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 Seconds AIR II 2 Man US $114.99
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 One Person Camping Hiking Backpacking Tent Outdoor SALE US $29.99
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 NWT Mountain Hardwear Light Wedge 2 Tent 2 Person 3 Season Lifetime Warranty US $189.99
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 NEW Coleman 2 Person Durango Dome Camping Backpacking Hiking Tent US $40.99
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 Tent Sleeping 2 Pperson Four Seasons Green Outdoor Camping 180T polyester Fabric US $35.99
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 Seconds II 2 Man NEW 2012 US $79.99
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 Wenzel 2 Person Dome Lightweight Camping Backpacking Hiking Two Persons 6x5 Tent US $34.88
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 2 Person Hiker Biker Tent Camping Backpacking Lightweight Fiberglass Frame NEW US $39.95
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 Mountain Trails 6 Foot by 5 Foot X 2 Person MAN Dome Tent SLEEPS Camping 1 NEW US $35.75
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 Quechua Waterproof Camping Hiking Tent Compact T2 2 Man tent US $104.00
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 Browning Camping Black Canyon 2 Room wall divider extra stand up height US $349.95
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 SECONDS ILLUMIN III tent 3 Man NEW 2012 US $149.99
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 Vaude Hogan Ultralight 2 Person Tent NEW Orange US $239.99
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 SECONDS ILLUMIN II tent 2 Man NEW 2012 US $129.99
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 Mountain Trails Current Hiker 6 Foot by 5 Foot 2 Person Dome Tent Camping New US $32.99
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 Snugpak Scorpion 3 Backpacking Tent Camping Hiking ProForce Pro Force 92880 New US $339.15
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 Snugpak The Bunker Backpacking Tent Camping Hiking ProForce Pro Force 92890 New US $322.15
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 Salewa Denali II 1 2 person camping tent outdoor Hiking German technology US $275.45
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 Snugpak Scorpion 2 Backpacking Tent Camping Hiking ProForce Pro Force 92870 New US $305.15
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 SEA TO SUMMIT Insect Shield Box Net Shelter Double US $59.95
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 KELTY VORTEX 2 TENT Two person man dome 3 season 2 vestibules Backpack camping US $52.00
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 2 Person Two Man Back Packing Tent Camping Outdoor Hiking Emergency Survival US $54.99
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 Brookwood 2 Person Two Man Internal Frame Camping Tent Hiking Outdoor Survival US $36.99
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 Coleman family tent sleep 8 camping hiking EZ set up 64 tall stand in room NEW US $189.99
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 Backpacking Tent less than 17 lbs 5 man ultra light US $119.95
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 Wenzel 2 Person Pro Dome Camping Tent Sleeps 6 X 5 Foot US $27.99
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 Rokk DELMAR TENT 2 Man 3 Season Hike Bike Camp Gear Loft Fly Factory Sealed NEW US $79.89
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 Quechua Tent Camping Pop Up 2 Seconds II 2 Man GREEN US $78.00
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 Woodland Camouflage 2 Man Trail Tent Camping Hiking US $78.80
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 Beach Sun Cabana Shelter Shade Canopy Camping Tent US $43.74
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 Beach Mat Sun Protect Shelter Shade Canopy Camping Tent US $31.45
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 Hi Tec 1 Person Backpacking Tent V Lite 1 | 6 FT 8 IN X 4 FT US $14.99
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 Hi Tec 2 Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent Yosemite 7 | 69 FT X 46 FT US $18.99
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 Eureka Solitaire Solo 1 Person Backpack Camping Tent US $89.90
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 Wenzel Camping Two Person Tent Lightweight Outing Shelter Compact Hiking Tent US $39.99
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 Backpacking Tent less than 12 lbs 3 man ultra light US $99.95
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 OD 2 Shelter Halfs Military Army Two Man Pup Tent Complete CAMPING HUNTING US $33.90
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 Stansport Star Lite 2 Person w Fly FG Rust Peak Height 44 41 square feet US $67.47
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 Chinook Sirocco 2 Person Fiberglass ultra light three season tent easy set up US $95.95
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 Browning Camping Kennesaw Grey Gold stay dry on your next trip Two adult size US $105.05
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The Pros And Cons Of Camping Hammocks
A couple of summers ago I had the opportunity to be a camp leader at a week long girl's camp that our church holds every summer. It was my oldest daughters 4th year going to camp, so I was excited to go along and share the camp experience with her. But I was not looking forward to sharing a tent with other leaders whom I did not know very well. But luckily we owned a couple of camping hammocks, so I took one of those along to use instead. I had never actually slept in one before, so it was a totally new experience for me. Here are some pros and cons that I discovered while using camping hammocks that summer.
Pros:
- Easy to set up, you just need a couple of trees, though I have heard of innovative people using other natural items when trees are scarce. But we live in the wooded Northwest, so we have plenty of trees. Almost all brands of camping hammocks come with special straps that make setting up easy, with very little knowledge needed of special knots.
- Comfortable. No sloping ground, or rocks or sticks in the back. Especially nice for staying off the ground in wet weather!
- Lightweight. All camping hammocks I have seen are small and compact, great for hiking where weight is an issue.
- Leave No Trace shelter. Unlike a regular tent where you may have to level the ground, use stakes or establish trenches in rainy weather, none of this is needed with camping hammocks. And the one I used came with wide webbing straps that protects the bark of trees, so no impact is there either. When using one of these hammocks instead of a tent, very little work is needed to insure a LNT campsite.
- Perfect for hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, camping, and kayaking for recreational users. Also used a lot by forest fire fighters, emergency field hospitals, international disaster relief workers and as survival equipment for military and Search and Rescue personnel.
- Come with mosquito netting and rain fly. On a clear night, you can leave the rain fly off, be protected by bugs while laying there enjoying the night sky. Creating total harmony with nature and the universe.
- Can be used as a chair. You don't have to use camping hammocks just as a bed, but can sit on top of them as a regular camp seat.
- Most camping hammocks have one or two small pockets, just like a regular tent, for holding small items. And one thing I really appreciated about the camping hammock I used, is that there was a rope or strap that extended from tree to tree from which the hammock hung that was on the inside of the hammock with me. From this I could hang my watch, or better yet, a glow stick. Lets face it, it is dark! And waking up disoriented in a small space can be a little nerve wracking.
- As I discovered, very unique. I was the envy of all the girl's that year. Everybody wanted to try my camping hammock!
Cons:
- If you are claustrophobic, these would not be a good idea. Though there is room between you and the top of the hammock, it is definitely a closed in space.
- They are only designed for one person. This is often fine, but sometimes you want to cozy up in a tent with a loved one.
- Having used one of these while at camp with a bunch of teenage girls, you do feel more vulnerable to practical jokes. I was lucky, and was spared any pranks, but I still felt at risk all during camp.
As you can tell, in my opinion, the pros outweigh the cons considerably. If you just need a tent for one person, camping hammocks is the way to go!
About the Author
MJ is a freelance writer for Clickshops, Inc. where you can find a great selection of camping hammocks for your camping and recreational fun at www.hammockpotato.com.
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