Virtually all my hanging has been in western Montana. While there are 'abundant' trees in my neck of the woods I must point out that you don't need abundant trees to hammock hang...just two properly sized and properly spaced. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Even then, some can get by with less.

Tents and hammocks have their individual advantages. I prefer a hammock when I'm solo, a tent when I have a trail partner (usually, the shelter weight/person works out to the same). But, IMO, the comfort of sleeping in a hammock far exceeds that of sleeping on the ground. And I think hammocks get the nod in the convenience factor too...assuming you have those two trees... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

BTW, my hammock sleeping system includes insulated clothing (the cold weather clothes I virtually always pack) and booties but no sleeping bag. Since I'm already 'dressed' for those late night Nature calls all I have to do is drop out of the hammock and find a suitable tree...and no bag to rewarm when I get back. Shoot! It's not that convenient at home!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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